Road projects press on into 2010 in Kansas
The Lawrence area sees continued construction on the Kansas Turnpike and a $130 million over haul with project manager Rex Fleming stating the end is near. Kansas Department of Transportation says U.S. Highway 59 work from Lawrence to Ottawa stays on track as Douglas County bridges and earthwork advance toward an April 2012 finish while Franklin County nears completion.
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Rezoning Sought at Sixth and SLT
Developers plan a northwest Lawrence shopping center expansion to add 175000 square feet of retail space at the northeast corner of Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway. The group including Duane and Steve Schwada hopes a Home County store and a discount department store will be tenants, but Kansas Department of Transportation questions the project.
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City crews clear streets as next storm looms in Lawrence
Lawrence city crews will continue sand and salt operations today with 40 Street Division workers on 12 hour shifts to battle a fourth snowstorm since Christmas Eve. Manager Tom Orzulak warns some streets remain icy due to parked cars, but melting is expected as temperatures rise above 30. Residents brace for more snow and possible river flooding later.
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KU law dean Gail Agrawal to depart for Iowa in July
KU dean Gail Agrawal will leave in July to lead the University of Iowa College of Law, a move that expands KU’s top-level vacancies. Interim Provost Danny Anderson lauds her 2006 tenure, noting curriculum revisions, higher alumni giving and diversity gains. A national search committee will be formed, with an interim law dean to be appointed.
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KU School of Education marks centennial year
KU's School of Education celebrates its hundred year anniversary this year with events planned around the milestone.
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