Downtown Lawrence gains fresh nonprofit booster from zoo veteran
Martha Bryant, 37, newly hired administrator for Downtown Lawrence's Mainstreet program, compares her nonprofit work to her prior era at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. She aims to boost community ties, fundraise via coin boxes, and expand Christmas lights while preserving the town's traditional flavor.
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Spirit Festival draws about 145000 in Kansas City
About 145,000 people attended the Spirit Festival at Barney Allis Plaza over the weekend with 35,000 on Sunday, as organizers neared their 200,000 goal. Crowds on Friday and Saturday reached 110,000, police reported well behaved crowds and few incidents. A window fell from the 11th floor of the Union Bank building with no injuries. Two arrests for DUI near the grounds and one for domestic violence were reported.
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Boeing probe cites Air Force overcharges in Wichita
The Wichita Eagle reports a federal grand jury is probing Boeing Military Airplanes of Wichita and a midlevel official for allegedly overcharging the Air Force up to 11 million dollars over a decade on KC 135 and refueling tanker skin contracts. Civil action may reclaim the funds. possible penalties include prison and fines.
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Breakfast program trial in four Lawrence grade schools
Lawrence public schools will test a breakfast program at East Heights Kennedy New York and Woodlawn on Sept 11 led by food services director Jeanette Armstrong. The plan aims to feed hungry students, with menus including peanut butter ham sandwiches fruit cereal and toast while addressing supervision and time constraints.
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