Early closing of Outdoor Aquatic Center trims Labor Day pool options
Editorial notes that Lawrence will end outdoor pool season Aug 21 due to declining swimmer numbers and lifeguard staffing after school resumes. Officials say a longer season is possible next year, despite taxpayers’ investment. The piece mentions a Johnson County cryptosporidium outbreak elsewhere but says it did not guide this year's decision. Families seek more recreational options this Labor Day weekend.
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Urban Street Upgrades Improve Lawrence Ahead of KU Home Opener
Lawrence motorists note summer construction on Sixth Street and Kasold Drive nears completion while several other major projects near finish. KU travel to campus for the first home game this Saturday amid ongoing work and late night hours to minimize traffic disruption. Weather aided progress though some crews fear winter delays on Kasold Drive and 31st Street south of Clinton Parkway.
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Beer and politics blend as Colorado's governor shines
George Will profiles John Hickenlooper, Colorado’s brewer-turned-governor, noting his unique path from brew pubs to state leadership. The piece praises his pragmatic approach, business background, and preference for market-driven solutions while highlighting Colorado as a national beacon for beer and ideas, with a balanced political landscape.
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Crittenton Arrest Highlights Manhood and Violence
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr discusses Javaris Crittenton’s arrest at John Wayne Airport for homicide linked to a drive by. He argues violent acts by young black men stem from seeking manhood, urging community institutions to offer constructive paths and warn that guns are not proofs of toughness.
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Public forum argues KPERS benefits vs 401k plan
Rick Nightingale of Lawrence urges keeping KPERS for new state workers and legislators, arguing that retirement security attracts talent and that reducing benefits harms recruitment. He notes pay lag for state workers and cites a Journal-World article on legislators’ KPERS discussions.
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