Lawrence Readies 25 Million Hydro Plant On North Kansas River
Bowersock Mills & Power Co near downtown Lawrence expects to begin construction very shortly on a 25 million hydroelectric plant on the north bank of the Kansas River. Bonds have attracted buyers after SEC ruling allowing qualified individuals to invest, with a March 11 closing date and power to about 5,400 homes. City leaders view the project as a green energy landmark, aided by a long term power sale to Kansas City Board of Public Utilities and a bond issuance managed by the city as issuer.
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Sarah Hill-Nelson
Bowersock Mills & Power Co
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Bowersock
Kansas City
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Securities and Exchange Commission
Lawrence
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Lawrence Race Sees KU Professor Eyes School Board Seat
Rick Ingram, a Kansas University psychology professor, campaigns for the Lawrence school board promising to solicit community ideas to improve local schools. The piece notes community outreach and a focus on strong schools statewide.
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Rick Ingram
Kansas University
Lawrence
Ingram
Lawrence judge cites mental health in sentencing bicycle path attack
District Judge Peggy Kittel remarks that prisons are full of people with mental health issues but notes the crime still harmed the victim. The statement came as a man was sentenced for attacking a woman on a bicycle path last June. Page 3A preview mentions Lawrence police detailing Tasers use in 2010.
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Peggy Kittel
54-year-old Williams earns high school diploma at last
Mississippi native Joseph Williams, 54, completed 46 required credits through the Lawrence Diploma Completion Program at 711 W. 23rd St, finishing in 2.5 years while homeless at times. He dropped out at 16 to help family, now cares for granddaughter Keyonna, and plans to study biology further.
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Lawrence
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Sharon Steele
Mississippi
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Steele
Joe
Johnson County Community College
Senate leader vows action on KPERS funding this session
Kansas Senate President Steve Morris pledged a definitive bill this session to tackle long term KPERS funding gaps for teachers and government workers, while warning work will continue long term. The plan envisions higher state contributions and some worker increases, with a House proposal for a 401(k) style plan for new hires. Current retirees’ benefits are stated as safe.
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Kansas Senate
Senate
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Sam Brownback
Steps for closing Wakarusa Valley School outlined
Lawrence school board set a formal process to consider closing Wakarusa Valley on a 5-2 vote with a March 28 public hearing. Task force favored Wakarusa Valley after evaluating Cordley and Pinckney. plan includes consolidating six into four or three schools within 3 to 5 years and proposing a bond for elementary needs.
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Marlene Merrill
Scott Morgan
Merrill
Cordley, Pinckney
Free State High School
B.A. Green
Lawrence High School
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