Gift to create art museum directorship at KU
Marilyn Stokstad a former KU art history professor from Lawrence has donated to establish an endowed directorship at the Spencer Museum of Art. She notes the Spencer Museum is a jewel of the University of Kansas and aims for perpetual support of research education and appreciation of the arts.
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Marilyn Stokstad
Kansas University
Spencer Museum of Art
Spencer Museum
University of Kansas
Stokstad
Lawrence
Judith Harris Murphy
KU Museum of Art
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Wagle
House Taxation Committee
Carla Stovall
Senate
Kansas Bioscience Authority
Committee backs $1 million grant for SynTech lab in Stilwell
The committee approved a $1 million grant to develop SynTech Laboratory Research Services in Stilwell, forecasting 103 jobs at about $56,000 annually. The proposal moves to the full board, while a $73,097 grant for a rheumatology evaluation tool in Kansas City Kansas faces no board action.
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SynTech Laboratory
Stilwell
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas City Fed names two leaders for 2013 roles
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors chose Barbara Mowry of Gore Creek Advisors in Greenwood Village Colorado as chairwoman and Steve Maestas of NAI Maestas and Ward Commercial Real Estate in Albuquerque New Mexico as deputy chairman of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank for 2013. The board also appoints three of the nine directors for each regional bank.
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Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Colorado
New Mexico
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank
Barbara Mowry
Gore Creek Advisors
Greenwood Village
Colo
Steve Maestas
NAI Maestas and
Ward Commercial Real Estate
Albuquerque
N.M
Kansas City Bank
Federal Reserve
Board of Governors
11 Year Old Boy Escapes Abduction Attempt in Lenexa
Lenexa police say an 11 year old boy riding a bicycle escaped a car abduction. A white dirty four door sedan slowed, turned around, and a male passenger pointed a gun at him and ordered him to enter. The boy fled to a liquor store and authorities were notified.
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Lenexa
Dan Friesen
Conservative revolution sweeps Kansas Senate leadership
Governor Brownback and Koch allies back conservative bloc as Sen. Terry Bruce is named majority leader and Jeff King Senate vice president. Wagle defeats Abrams 23-9, pledges focus on budget amid a projected $328 million shortfall, with tax cuts and federal fiscal cliff looming. House picks Merrick as speaker and Vickrey as majority leader. Democrats tout internal dissension and leadership challenges.
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Sam Brownback
Koch Brothers
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Senate
Terry Bruce
Hutchinson
Jeff King
Independence
House
Wagle
Steve Abrams
Arkansas City
Brownback
Anthony Hensley
Topeka
Hensley
Mike O’neal
R-Hutchinson
Jene Vickrey
R-Louisburg
Paul Davis
D-Lawrence
Holiday Bureau donation drive and toy drive details
Community groups seek gifts, gift cards, toys and groceries for families in need. The Toy Store will donate a book for every book bought to reach 1000 books. Lawrence Parks and Recreation collects new toys by December 18 for distribution by December 20. Contact Ballard Community Services 842-0729 Penn House 842-0440 ECEAN 841-3357 The Salvation Army 843-4188.
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Ballard Community Services
Penn House
ECEAN
the Salvation Army
Massachusetts St
Ballard Center
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation Department
11Th St
East
Lawrence Recreation Center
15Th St
KVC Behavioral Health
Mona Kerns
Mkerns
Kvc.org
the Villages Inc
Diane Schulze
Thevillagesinc
Salvation Army
Lawrence Walmarts
Lawrence Walmart
Iowa St
Congressional Drive
Walmart
Maria McCluer
Liz Coleman
Douglas County Toys For
Douglas County Toys
Douglas County
Lawrence Community
Lawrence Community Shelter
Lawrence
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Dustin Jamal Burnett
Burnett
Missouri
West 19Th Street
K.C. Federal Reserve Board
Tom Holland
Baldwin City
Marci Francisco
Laura Kelley
Ray Merrick
R-Stilwell
Speak
Statehouse
Scott Rothschild
Lawrence Parks and Rec
Holcom Park Recreation Center
W. 27Th St. Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center
Overland Drive
Prairie Park Nature Center
Harper St. Parks and Recreation
New Hampshire St
Brett Bauer
Brettbauer
Clokan.org
Douglas County Senior
Douglas County Senior Services
Janet Ikenberry
CASA
Douglas County Court Appointed Special Advocates
Douglas County Casa
Courtney Buchholz
Sunflower.com
Diane Huggins
Anna Karenina
United Way
Unitedwaydgco.org
Call
Live United
Lawrence Children’s Choir
Free State High School
Lawrence, Kansas
LawrenceChildrensChoir.org
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