Write-ins highlight voters voice in elections
Roy Williams of Kansas, famed basketball coach and recent National Coach of the Year, received two write-in votes in August for the Kansas House. He says he’s not running, noting the emphasis remains on basketball while many others seek office via write-ins amid a busy election season.
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Kids Voting volunteers set for today at 612 N H Street
Children can visit polling sites with a parent to vote on issues and candidates as adults. Balloting runs 7 p.m. to 9 30 p.m. Tuesday at Kids Voting headquarters in the Lawrence High School commons. The program, now in its 80th year, aims to spark democracy interest and future turnout with sponsors including the school district and Journal World.
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Statehouse dome statue to be dedicated Monday
The Ad Astra sculpture on the Capitol dome will be dedicated at 11 a.m. Monday with Gov. Bill Graves and Salina artist Richard Bergen, who created the 22-foot Kansa Indian likeness, plus Capitol Dome Sculpture Volunteers. The ceremony on Ad Astra Plaza includes a traditional American Indian blessing. bad weather moves it inside. The statue was placed atop the dome last month.
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Bert Nash benefit raises $25,000 for trust fund
An October 9 benefit for Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center raised 25000 dollars for its Endowment Trust Fund at the Lawrence Helidome. Max Falkenstien hosted An Evening With Max and Friends with KU Sports Network founder as guest of honor. KU figures Roy Williams Don Fambrough Bob Davis and Don Green participated.
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Lawrence Voters Strike Against Nuclear Arms in 1980 Referendum
Lawrence residents cast 6 541 yes votes to end nuclear weapons buildup and 2 298 opposed, a historic local rebuke to the arms race following the Day After filming and global fears of nuclear holocaust.
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Community campaigns shape area election decisions
Voters in Lawrence area towns face issues from liquor sales to school funding as Tuesday’s general election nears. Wellsville residents consider a liquor store at Highway 33 with a 225000 dollar plan and 35000 dollars in stock, while others weigh tax revenue and local leadership.
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