KU taps engineering dean to lead school's program
Terry Rombeck reports KU hiring Stuart R. Bell, 45, former chairman of Alabama's mechanical engineering, to become KU School of Engineering dean starting Aug 1. Bell led Alabama's department since 1995, boosting research funding, founding the Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies, and citing a new $15 million engineering building as key attractor. He will earn $190,000 yearly. predecessor Carl Locke earns $146,000. Bell aims to expand research and graduate programs while maintaining strong undergraduate offerings.
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ECO backs off November election on Douglas County tax
Douglas County may seek a one-quarter cent local sales tax increase to fund land development and open space. The state raised its sales tax to 5.3 cents, with the local measure possibly delayed beyond the November ballot as supporters weigh the higher overall tax bill.
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Principal shifts lead to Riverside School replacement
Veteran Lawrence principal Linda Rogers will leave Wakarusa Valley after 10 years to assume Riverside School’s principal post for the next school year. She replaces David Theilen, who moves to Schwegler as its principal, while Riverside’s Jane Ziegler resigns after less than a year. The district will search for a new Wakarusa Valley principal.
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Lawrence to borrow 5.6 million to move residuals to waste plant
Lawrence plans a 5.6 million state loan to build a 12 inch, 14 000 foot line carrying solid waste from lime treated water to the Kaw River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The loan, funded through KDHE, runs 20 years at 3.79 percent, totaling 8.3 million with interest, subject to City Commission approval.
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Kaw
Michael Tubbs
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Dave Corliss
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