Lawmakers push privatization study for Kansas colleges
Kansas House Appropriations Committee approves a provision directing the Kansas Board of Regents to study privatizing campus jobs. Rep. Joe McLeland cites possible private operation of physical plants and janitorial work, with dorm facilities as potential sales or lease candidates. Rep. Barbara Ballard voices opposition.
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World-class shot put event planned for Kansas Relays downtown
The Lawrence City Commission approved three related events to the Kansas Relays downtown including a shot put competition described by organizers as the first of its kind in the United States. Also, Free State High School bowling teams swept Lawrence High School at Royal Crest Lanes with senior Justin Walthall nearly firing a perfect game.
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Downtown Lawrence Inc. appoints Cathy Hamilton as executive director
Cathy Hamilton took over Tuesday as the new executive director of Downtown Lawrence Inc. She emphasizes marketing downtown by telling its stories and putting a face on the people of downtown to help residents connect.
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Eisenhower Ranked Among Century's Top Presidents
Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith argues for Dwight D. Eisenhower as a leading figure of the last century, contending his impact, leadership, and legacy merit high regard in a broader historical context.
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Dwight Eisenhower
Prospect of Wakarusa Valley closure stirs parents
Lawrence Elementary School Facility Vision Task Force recommends closing Wakarusa Valley with about 165 students as part of a five year consolidation plan. Parents fear loss of neighbor schools and potential academic impact while districts outline future transfers to Broken Arrow Sunflower and Schwegler. The district aims to mothball the building and consider reopening if needed with bond issues and community discussion to follow.
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Three lead in money race for City Hall in Lawrence
In the Lawrence City Commission race for three seats, Mike Dever Hugh Carter and Bob Schumm each raised more than 13 000 for campaigns through mid February according to new finance reports Dever the only incumbent led with 13 145 from Jan 1 to Feb 17 plus about 1 800 in December Carter a financial adviser has the second highest total 3 110 in the period but 10 900 before the year began his combined total makes him the second highest in the field
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Free State Brewery to host Maddow show taping in STLO
Free State Brewery at 636 Mass in STLO will host MSNBCs The Rachel Maddow Show for a one hour broadcast at 8 p.m. local owner Chuck Magers said the visit will feature a regional interview and follow up on the Wichita abortion provider George Tiller case. The event coincides with the brewerys birthday and a birthday party promotion. Magers said open seating and crowd size are not being pressured and the team aims to present Kansas well on air.
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Higher education reporter contact details
Higher education reporter Andy Hyland can be reached at 832-6388. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/LJW KU.
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