Wetlands advocates seek new paths as trafficway case ends
Haskell Indian Nations University students led a prolonged effort to block the South Lawrence Trafficway through wetlands owned by Haskell and Baker universities. Patrick Freeland and Millicent Pepton played key roles in a federal lawsuit, with Freeland recalling a Washington trip and a dormitory remark about wetlands having its own medicine. The battle shifts as the lawsuit concludes and advocates plan future actions.
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Wetlands Preservation Organization
Haskell Indian Nations University
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South Lawrence
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Washington, D.C
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Baker Universities
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Lawrence schools weigh bond to fund tech and renovations
Lawrence school leaders consider a spring bond issue to fund wireless infrastructure upgrades for student devices and backbone networks, while most of the package would finance renovations in older elementary schools in central and East Lawrence. Janet Herdman of Alexander Open Systems outlined the plan in a lengthy presentation to the district board.
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Lawrence
Kyle Hayden
Lawrence School Board
East Lawrence
Janet Herdman
Alexander Open Systems
Overland Park
Wounded Warrior Brent Whitten to receive 2012 Dole Leadership Prize
Brent Whitten, an EU student and Army veteran injured in Baghdad on Sept 9 2006, rose from a Humvee blast with a concussion and burns to advocate for veterans. He is to keynote as the Wounded Warrior Project accepts the 2012 Dole Leadership Prize at the Dole Institute.
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Brent Whitten
Baghdad
Whitten
Wounded Warrior
Dole Institute
Nick Krug
Journal-World Photo
Kansas University
Sunny, windy day prompts outdoor plans and breeze
A sunny and windy forecast invites readers to enjoy outdoor activities. Strong winds may affect map routes and seaside events, with residents urged to prepare light jackets and sun protection for afternoon hours.
Reunion revisited in Lawrence on Beat Generation festival
A new photography book revisits the River City Reunion, a Lawrence festival 25 years ago featuring Beat Generation figures. The item previews the archival collection and the photographed memories from the historic event.
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River City
Lawrence
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