Amateur radio clubs fuel Lawrence KY hobby boom
Lawrence residents report an active amateur radio scene with a 70 member Douglas County club led by treasurer Fred Gantz. Kansas University hosts a student group, and more than 300 FCC licensed hams are listed citywide, with over 200 active. Meetings run 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday monthly at Building One, Douglas County Fairgrounds, plus training and license help.
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Radio Club Connects Students With World Through Roundup Event
Bas ehor Linwood High freshmen joined the School Club Roundup sponsored by the American Radio Relay League to contact more than 50 operators in 23 states and countries. Students used a 33 foot antenna and learned practical math and science skills while exchanging cards with operators from Florida to Canada.
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World War I Museum Aims to Raise KC Profile and Funds
The National World War I Museum in Kansas City seeks national reach to boost donations as centennials approach. Notables like Congressman Emanuel Cleaver and actor Kevin Costner join advisory roles. fundraising targets aim for 34.5 million by 2014 and 62.75 million by 2018 with two thirds in an endowment. Attendance has risen modestly since 2009 with new pricing, and plans include spotlight exhibits and a Kansas City Actors Theatre stage collaboration in February for Oh What a Lovely War.
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Four students expelled over placenta photos at JC College
Doyle Byrnes seeks a temporary restraining order and injunction to reinstate at Johnson County Community College before classes resume Jan 19. The college offers readmission in fall with program completion in May 2012. Byrnes plans August wedding and move to Virginia to work as a nurse.
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Senate expands staff for Kansas Democratic leader
Topeka Kansas Senate's top Democrat Anthony Hensley adds two aides to outgoing Secretary of State Chris Biggs. The office previously operated with two staffers. Former Chief of Staff Timothy Graham returns as Hensley's chief of staff. Susan Allen joins as a caucus aide. Biggs leaves Jan. 10 after losing to Kris Kobach.
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