Trains draw crowds to Baldwin Missouri rail heritage
Kansas City readers recall Union Station renovation and Baldwin area train lore as enthusiastic locals recall 1917 peak traffic, Labor Day rides drawing hundreds, and a Thomas the Tank Engine visit pulling 16 000 visitors. Families and veterans share memories of rail travel past and present.
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Bio genic Structures art show at Kansas Union Gallery
Kansas University presents Bio genic Structures by Andrea Gader at the Kansas Union Art Gallery through September 13. A Friday reception from 6 to 9 p.m. offers a meet the artist with free refreshments. The fourth floor gallery is open 9 to 4 Monday through Friday. call 864 SHOW for details.
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EU professor to lead autism workshop
Greenbush-CLASS LTD plans an autism workshop titled Autism It: A More In-Depth Look at Autism from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. on Sept 13 at the Greenbush SEK Education Center six miles west of Girard in Crawford County. R. Matthew Reese of Kansas University will speak. the program costs 60 dollars and includes breaks and meals. Registration deadline is Friday. contact Dessie Stark at 620-429-1212 or 800-479-0259 for details.
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City considers foundation to fund Lawrence parks
Lawrence officials discuss forming a park fund within the Douglas County Community Foundation to accept major gifts. The plan aims to use private foundation expertise to boost donations for Parks and Recreation, with potential admin fees and no city cost. Commissioners plan to discuss Tuesday at City Hall.
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