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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 2015
Page
4
Lawrence residents discuss a straight party voting option at the library. Quotes show a mix of views, with some praising the simplicity and others opposing it for limiting candidate evaluation. Readers are invited to share responses online.
Kansas lawmaker Kobach testifies on two bills addressing ballot withdrawals and straight party voting. The withdrawal bill clarifies when candidates may drop out after September 1 and requires parties to name replacements. a separate measure would allow straight party ballots to speed voting while preserving overrides. The bills aim to curb court misinterpretations and align with broader election reforms under House consideration.
Lauren and Zachary Adamz of Lawrence welcome a son born Tuesday. Jessica and Justin Garrett of Lenexa announce a son born Wednesday. Jim and Becky Walden of Lawrence report twins, a girl and a boy.
A public notice invites readers to submit questions by calling 832-7297 or emailing soundoff ljworld.com, indicating a channel for community feedback or inquiries.
Kansas University announces The Center of Everything by Laura Moriarty as this year’s Common Book tied to World War I centennial activities. Chancellor Bernadette Gray Little emphasizes the program’s goal to engage new students while Hemingway experts and WWI scholars join the year’s talks at KU.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital honors eight individuals and four businesses with the Elizabeth Watkins Community Caring Award at the LMH Endowment Association annual meeting. Retired KU professor William Coil, who began volunteering in 2002, received the award along with others. the endowment surpassed 10 million dollars, with a goal of 20 million by 2020, as LMH continues to invest in healthcare quality.
Eastbound and westbound lanes of Highway 24 near the Douglas Jefferson county line were closed for about three hours after a two vehicle crash. Joseph Sauer of Waterville drove into the westbound lane to pass a semitrailer driven by Kevin Hooper of Topeka. Sauer, not wearing a seat belt, was airlifted to KU Hospital with life threatening injuries. Hooper was treated at Law Hospital for non life threatening injuries.
In Topeka the northeast Kansas chapter of Communities In Schools receives an Unsung Heroes Award for three years of aiding Kennedy Elementary students with basics like food clothing school supplies and transportation. The site coordinator is funded by United Way of Douglas County. The award honors chapters changing American education.
In Topeka Kansas lawmakers debated a bill to bar local officials from imposing taxes on gun sales in addition to existing prohibitions on gun restrictions. The House committee heard testimony in support but took no action.
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