County delays plan to fund school nurses via tax hike
Douglas County commissioners consider delaying a May 12 vote on financing a school nursing program with property taxes. Charles Jones urges a six month study and a special committee to examine funding, with districts potentially sharing up to $1 million next school year. McElhaney and Johnson show hesitation while Ortiz warns of urgent need as Lawrence schools face nurse cuts. Other actions include backing land transfer for the South Lawrence Trafficway and issuing bonds to refinance $9.43 million in debt, saving $214,000.
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KU alumnus Hedden to lead University Fine Arts
KU officials announced Steve Hedden, current dean of Wichita State University College of Fine Arts, will become dean of KU School of Fine Arts starting July 1 with an annual salary of 130000. He replaces Toni-Marie Montgomery, who departs for Northwestern University. Hedden, a KU alumnus, grew up in Colby and has held multiple academic posts, saying he will listen and collaborate to advance KU arts amidst state budget pressures.
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Palmyra Volunteer Fire Hosts Third Hog Roast Event
The Palmyra Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold its third annual hog roast from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Vinland Fairgrounds four miles north of Baldwin on Douglas County Road 1055. The meal is free but donations are requested to support the department training fund.
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Vinland Fairgrounds
Fire Department
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Douglas County
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