Precision agriculture using space tech helps farmers map fields
In Kansas near Topeka, farmer Rossvirti Howard Parr uses a Mars Mobile precision agriculture system aided by a St. Marys firm to map soil needs with 90 soil samples and satellite data. Retired astronaut Michael Coats promotes space program benefits via Mission HOME, tying the effort to practical farming gains and reduced chemical waste.
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Howard Parr
Parr
Topeka
Michael Coats
Coats
Lockheed Martin Missiles
Space
Sunnyvale
Calif
Mission Home
Mother Earth
Colorado Springs
Colo
Apollo
Jim Lovell
St. Marys
J.B. Pearl Sales and Service
Eric Pearl
Pearl
AP Prore
Rossville
Goodland Merchants Brace for Wal-Mart Opening
Goodland Kansas prepares for a Wal-Mart Supercenter opening on August 13. Experts predict mixed effects for 225 new jobs and a potential $35 million annual sales, while local merchants weigh adapting versus losing share to the nation’s biggest retailer.
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Goodland Merchants Brace For Wal-Mart
Goodland
Kansas
Wal- Mart
Wal-Mart
Donald Spindel
A.G. Edwards
St. Louis
Goodland Supercenter
Sherman County
David Darling
Kansas State University
Ron Harding
Goodland Area
Prosecution rests in Kleypas capital murder case
The prosecution rested in Kansas City after presenting final DNA testimony linking Gary Kleypas to the crime scene in the death of Carrie Williams, a Pittsburg State University student. The defense opened with witnesses detailing Kleypas's movements and alleged drug use the night of the murder.
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Kansas City
Kan
Kansas
Gary Kleypas
Carrie Williams
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State
Missouri
Crawford County
Wyandotte County
Beth Singleton
FBI
Mindy Messinger
Miss Williams
Scott Holloway
Pittsburg
Lawrence district eyes meeting sites and calendar
Lawrence school board members meet Wednesday to review a proposal to hold board meetings at local schools and to consider a revised 1997-98 meeting calendar. Administrators favor keeping meetings at the service center to enable live telecast and quicker information responses, while reserving the right to relocate hearings or functions to a school site as needed.
Board member proposes rotating district meetings among schools
Kerry Altenbernd urged the district to rotate board meetings through different school buildings to boost accessibility. He noted enjoying time at various local schools during last winter’s hearings on school closings and saw value in continuing the practice.
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Kerry Altenbernd
Public relations plan sets meetings in local schools
A public relations move schedules a series of school meetings. The board will consider calls for gatherings on August 14 September 8 and 22 October 6 and 20 November 3 and 17 December 8 January 12 and 26 February 9 and 23 March 16 April 13 and 27 May 19 and June 8 and 29.
Board reviews consent items and 1997-98 budget plan
The board considers consent agenda items including June 23 and July 1 minutes, treasurer’s report, vouchers, and personnel recommendations. It discusses approving the 1997-98 budget of 65.22 million with 62.5 mills, public hearing August 14, and conduct of meetings, a new meeting calendar, attendance policy, and related waivers. It also covers numerous vendor contracts for buildings, equipment, and textbooks, plus committee assignments and the superintendent’s report.
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Advanced Computer Services
Lawrence
Broken Arrow
Fruhauf Uniform Co
Wichita
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