Local man becomes museum curator linked to history
John Nichols, 31, of Lawrence, was hired March 19 as curator for the Wyandotte County Historical Museum in Bonner Springs. A KU history graduate, he pursued museums while juggling early jobs in city work and security. His Civil War interest grew from artifacts found at his great grandfather’s Miami County farm, leading to ongoing research and reenactment group involvement.
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Nichols
Wyandotte County
Bonner Springs
Lawrence
Kansas University
City Water Department
Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum
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Massachusetts
Watkins
Miami County
Lewis Emmart
Mike Yoder
Wyandotte County Historical Museum
Wyandotte County Museum Curator Sees Big Plans Ahead
Monday Profile highlights curator Nichols who preserves Wyandotte County history. He describes the role as identifying dating and protecting three dimensional objects and aims to improve museum presentation. Plans for renovations seek a clearer county history narrative.
Art in the Park Festival postponed to Sunday at South Park
Due to rain and cold, the Art in the Park Festival was postponed from last Sunday to Sunday noon to 5 p.m. at South Park. The 30th year event features artists, music, and demonstrations. Lawrence school board and Lawrence Education Assn. will hold negotiations at 7:30 p.m. today at West Junior High School, 2700 Harvard Rd, open to the public.
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Lawrence School Board
Lawrence Education Assn
West Junior High School
Harvard Rd
Raccoon Causes Power Outage At KU West Campus
A raccoon entered a KPL Gas substation on KU west campus near 19th Street between Iowa Street and Kasold Drive, causing a outage for about 1000 customers from 23rd to 31st streets and west campus area. Bill Seidel noted the loss lasted up to an hour.
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Peace Run Through Lawrence Promotes Global Friendship
The International Peace Run will pass through Lawrence next Monday with ceremonies at South Park and Town Center. Runners from Kansas City join local clubs and schools in a relay to celebrate world peace, with a noon arrival and a peace mile procession to Town Center. Public participation is invited, including students submitting art and essays, and a schedule detailing events at South Park and Town Center. The torch then proceeds to Topeka, with organizers and local officials sharing remarks and performances by the Lawrence High School choral group.
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Topeka
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Hillcrest
Susan Brummiell
Kansas
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Haskell Avenue
165Th Street
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Lawrence High School
Hillcrest School
LHS
Bob Walters
Peace Run
Board of Education
Maggie Carttar
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