Hoover family reunion spans generations in Douglas County
The Hoover reunion at Lone Star Lake campground features cookouts tug of war volleyball and a talent show with homemade ice cream It continues with a worship service at Washington Creek Church of the Brethren and a potluck on 100 year plates The event draws Hoovers from Alaska California Florida Pennsylvania Arizona Virginia and more and centers on a home built lineage book titled Hoover Cousins by Dozens with nametags listing extensive generations Researchers urge gathering stories and photos to preserve the family legacy
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Budget cuts devastate KU and KUMC staffing and funds
KU officials warn the two year budget plan could trim 30 nursing slots and 15 residencies at KU Medical Center and cost 38 Lawrence campus faculty positions. The proposal totals 66 million in state funds across postsecondary institutions with 15 percent cuts to universities.
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Kansas tax plan spurs debate on cuts and shifts
Gov. Sam Brownback defends an absolute tax cut that lowers rates to 2.3 percent for the bottom bracket, while five-year revenue grows by 777 million. Senate President Susan Wagle and House Speaker Ray Merrick tout growth, but Democrats warn of tax shifts to lower and middle incomes benefiting the rich. The plan reduces deductions, caps KanCare, trims higher education funds, and faces a Kansas Supreme Court funding order.
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Kansas House blocks bill on Common Core and science standards
Kansas lawmakers debated a bill to block Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, create an oversight panel, and seek to keep standards under state board control. The Senate passed the measure 24 12. the House failed 55 58, delaying June 11 action and prompting talk of constitutional challenges.
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Lawrence
Dole Institute aims to curb polarization in politics
KU's Dole Institute foster dialogue across parties to teach future officials cooperation. Experts note elected officials’ divide exceeds general public views, while voters seek smaller government without axing favored programs. Institute leaders say listening builds win win outcomes, unlike current Congress.
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Local Newsroom Contacts and Story Tips
Lawrence Journal World provides news tips contacts with multiple phone lines and emails for readers to submit story ideas or information. Key numbers include 832-1189 and several 832-prefixed lines, plus an email address at news ljworld.com for tip submissions.
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Lawrence Journal-World delivery notice and contacts
Didn't receive your paper call 832 7199 before 10 a.m. Redelivery promised in town on same day. Circulation office not open on weekends but calls answered 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Published daily by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas. Postmaster contact and social media handles provided.
Lottery Saturday Powerball Winning Numbers Listed
Saturday's Powerball draw produced numbers 22 28 33 53 59 with Powerball 14. No jackpot winner announced and no prize breakdown available in the fragment.
Ceremony honors Kan Army chaplain at Hawaii cemetery
A Hawaii ceremony at the Honolulu National Memorial Cemetery honors Kansas Army chaplain Capt Emil Kapaun, posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery in the Korean War. American Battle Monuments Commission officials preside, as efforts continue toward his sainthood.
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