Lawrence Public Library ranks fourth in Kansas city study
The Lawrence Public Library, though under-resourced, has a devoted user base. Lawrence placed fourth among nine Kansas cities in the 25 000 to 99 999 population group in the Kansas Public Library Rankings. The study notes lower resources and building size per capita but high circulation per capita and strong patron usage.
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Lawrence Library Expansion Debated as Online Q&A Set
Bruce Flanders of the Lawrence Public Library will answer questions about expansion plans in an online discussion at 1 p.m. Monday on ljworld.com. The project could cost up to 30 million, with a library board meeting at 4:30 p.m. Friday at 707 Vermont to discuss recommendations. Mayor Mike Amyx notes high usage supports expansion.
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Lawrence Public Library
Ljworld.com
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Mike Amyx
Lawrence
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Bazaar features bevy of unusual artworks
The Bizarre Bazaar showcased 137 local artists with tie dyed long johns and papier maché art attracting about 3,000 shoppers. Pat Kehde bought a wall hanging tadpole for her fisherman husband while Kris Barlow described the event as bigger and more crowded than ever at the Lawrence Arts Center.
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T6 Mission
Cooper Garretson
Sandy Garretson
Mandlein
Jennifer Veerkamp
Lawrence Arts Center
Pat Kehde
Kehde
N.H
Kris Barlow
Barlow
Jane Getto
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Lawsuit Sheds Light on Kickapoo Plum Creek Reservoir
The Kickapoo Nation seeks a reservoir upstream to secure reliable drinking water as droughts dry rivers. Court filings show delays since a 1994 watershed agreement and a dozen smaller projects funded locally and federally. Negotiations with about a dozen landowners around Plum Creek continue amid stalled plans.
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Damon Williams
Kansas
Plum Creek
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Steve Cadue
Perry Lake
Lawrence
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Black Student Union looks to strengthen unity at KU
Kansas University junior Christopher Reine leads the Black Student Union as it broadens unity across campus open to all students. Board members Cherie Moose and Jordan Brown describe initiatives including Black History Month events, community service projects, and the annual Black Leadership Symposium. The group aims to highlight positives of African Americans through social political and educational forums with outside speakers.
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Christopher Reine
BSU
Cherie Moose
Jordan Brown
Reine
Kansas City
Lawrence
Megan True
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