Kansas University Homecoming Parade and Zombie Walk
Lawrence downtown buzzes as Jayhawk pride meets zombie lore during the KU Homecoming Parade and seventh annual Lawrence Zombie Walk. EU marching band leads with the Jayhawk fight song at 6 p.m. while over 1,000 zombies dance in South Park and prepare for a sidewalk parade.
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Airport sewer project near completion opens development at Lawrence airport
After two years a large deep hole at the Lawrence Municipal Airport is nearly filled as city contractors finish an enhanced sewer system project. The 25 foot deep hole conceals a 6000 gallon storage tank, and officials say the upgrade will attract small-scale facilities and new tenants to the airport. Richard Haig notes the sewer issue has held back development, and the completion could unlock opportunities for local firms.
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KU outlines final public input for master plan
Kansas University holds a last public briefing on its fifth master plan since 1907, the first since 1997. The draft envisions western campus expansion, improved mobility, better links between Lawrence sites, and clustered research facilities. The project costs 1.17 million dollars with Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas Company leading the effort.
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Mandela to receive 2013 Dole Leadership Prize
Nelson Mandela will be honored with the 2013 Dole Leadership Prize by the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. The award includes a 25000 dollar prize to benefit the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, to be accepted by his great grandson Luvayo Mandela on October 27.
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