Candidates to visit Farmers Market in Douglas County
Voters can register and meet local and state candidates at the Farmers Market from 7 to 11 a.m. at Ninth and New Hampshire streets. The Voter Education Coalition invited all county and state candidates, with the League of Women Voters operating a voter booth in the market’s southeast corner. A follow up event is planned for Oct 11, rain or shine.
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Air Force Winds of Freedom headlining Tonganoxie concert
The USAF Heartland of America Band Winds of Freedom woodwind quintet performs at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Tonganoxie Per forming Arts Center on the Tonganoxie High School campus. Admission is free and open to the public. The Journal-World also notes gas prices as low as $3.43 at several locations with Pump Patrol contact for lower rates.
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GOP answers Sebelius criticism of Palin
Kansas GOP executive director Christian Morgan charged at Kathleen Sebelius for personal attacks while the Obama campaign noted her comments on Sarah Palin. Corcoran urged focus on issues as Sept 11 anniversary drew attention to political rhetoric and campaign strategy.
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Ike's effects reach southeast Kansas as Ike looms
As Hurricane Ike nears the Gulf Coast Douglas County and much of Kansas face heavy rain. Local officials warn of extended showers with several inches possible in Douglas County through Saturday and lingering into Sunday while southeastern Kansas could suffer longer rainfall as Ike makes landfall. emergency management director Teri Smith coordinates staffing with regional partners and national guard members. Lawrence residents Bill Stark and Bill Brubaker recently returned from Mississippi where they aided Gustav relief, underscoring preplanning value for shelter needs and supplies.
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Bikers for Babies ride supports March of Dimes
Lawrence resident William Bagwell, a Harley rider and KU carpenter, joins 8,000 riders in the 14th annual March of Dimes Bikers for Babies. He has raised about $1,000 yearly, aiding local research grants aimed at preventing premature births birth defects and infant mortality.
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March of Dimes
Bagwell
Lawrence
Kansas University
March of Dimes Foundation
Connie Ingle
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