KU aims to make cancer research a single hub system
Roy Jensen, named director of the Kansas Mason ic Cancer Institute, seeks to unify KU cancer work from basic research to clinical trials. He aims for National Cancer Institute designation to boost federal funds, with 30 new positions and funding from the Kansas Economic Growth Act. Intercampus collaboration via video conferencing would ease joint work between Lawrence and the medical center.
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Open Horse Show Draws Crowds at Douglas County Fair
Hundreds attended the Douglas County Free Fair Open Horse Show at the 4-H Fairgrounds with 50 exhibitors across 30 classes. Winners took trophies and usable prizes while interludes included musical flags and an egg and spoon race. Disease alert followed as West Nile virus positives were found in Johnson and Harvey counties birds.
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Rascal
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Harvey
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Johnson County
Harvey County
Barton
Sedgwick
Shawnee
Wilson
Campaign targets voters with disabilities in 2004 effort
Kansas groups including the Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas and the Topeka Independent Living Resource Center launch a Get-Out-the-Vote drive for people with disabilities. They plan training for community voter teams and estimate about 500000 voting-age Kansans have disabilities, about 20 percent of the electorate.
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Independent Living Council of Kansas
Topeka Independent Living Resource Center
Kansas Advocacy and Protection Services
Big Tent Coalition
National Association On Mental Illness of Kansas
Kansas
Pump Patrol seeks deals on gasoline prices
The Journal-World reports prices as low as 1.77 a gallon at Citgo 2005 W Ninth St. Readers urged to call Pump Patrol at 832 7154 if a lower price is found.
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Maria Carvajal Performs Reverse Walkover at KU Gym
Maria Carvajal, 13, completes a reverse walkover under coach Maya Tillman in Robinson Gymnasium at Kansas University. The Kansas School of Gymnastics, which has leased the space for 20 years, was told by KU officials that after Aug 1, 2005 the venue will be unavailable to the city-run program.
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Maya Tillman
Robinson Gymnasium
Kansas University
Kansas School of Gymnastics
Lawrence
Don Steeples
University
Robinson
Dirks
Parks and Rec
Robinson Center
KU Gymnastics Club Loses Practice Space at Robinson
After more than two decades the Kansas School of Gymnastics must move from Robinson Gymnasium as KU converts the space for cost effectiveness. About 10 percent of the club’s revenue is the current lease, with a costly alternative ahead. The move threatens competitive training and regional pathways for Lawrence gymnasts.
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Robinson
Lawrence Parks and Recreation
University
Steeples
Ellis
Kelly Dirks
Kansas School of Gymnastics
New private program opens for all day kindergarten in Lawrence
Private educator Lisa Goans launches Lawrence Children's Academy at 1533 Barker Ave offering all day kindergarten for 12 children. She notes demand from working parents and aims to provide options after Lawrence public schools cut all day kindergarten in 2002, a move board member Austin Turney calls regrettable.
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Lisa Goans
Lawrence Children’s Academy
Barker Ave
Goans
Lawrence School Board
Austin Turney
Turney
10th District Democrats back education taxes in Kansas race
Kansas primary race in the 10th District features Rep. Tom Holland backing a $150 million education tax package and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ $304 million plan. Holland cites underpaid teachers and calls for classroom funding while criticizing administrative costs. He faces Leo Kerwin in the August 3 Democratic primary. district covers Lawrence Baldwin Wellsville and north Ottawa.
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D-Baldwin
Kathleen Sebelius
Senate
Holland
Leo Kerwin
Kansas House
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