School board hopefuls weigh traits for next superintendent
Candidates for the November school board election share priorities for the district’s next leader. Ronald Gordon-Ross emphasizes technology leadership and a track record in diversity, plus openness and availability, as essential for guiding district initiatives and fair access to progress.
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County to discuss jail expansion and crisis center funding
Douglas County Commission plans a work session on funding options for expanded jail facilities and a redesigned mental health crisis intervention center. Officials will weigh sales and property taxes, referendum timing, and bond approaches to avoid counting against the county debt limit.
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Farmers report strong corn yields in Franklin County harvest
Doug Ferguson praised progress of fall harvest as he unloaded corn at Baldwin Feed Company in Baldwin City. He cited 120 to 170 bushels per acre from a Franklin County field. Elevator owner Steve Wilson confirmed similar yields and prices compared with last year, with four semitrailers waiting to unload.
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World War I in Lawrence Officials Protest Kansas Units
Officials in Washington consolidated Kansas units forming the 137th Infantry by merging the First Kansas with the Second Kansas, drawing strong protest from Missouri and Kansas military men. Governor Capper led the Kansas protest by telegram to Secretary of War Newton D. Baker.
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