Improv business guru mixes study with success at breakfast
Neyole Bada Improv, a nonprofit teaching grants and scholarships group, raised $64 000 from about 550 attendees at a breakfast. Dena Johnston said the event highlighted the nonprofit’s funding and impact while Hough described her route from tech to consulting, inspired by recognizing her collaborative, idea driven improv skills. She later formed ImprovEdge serving ESPN JP Morgan AstraZeneca NBC Universal and others while continuing research at OSU and UMass.
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Kathleen Schneider 100th Birthday Celebration
Kathleen Schneider of Tecumseh Kansas turns 100 on September 22 1916 born. A reception will be held September 25 2016 at Big Springs United Methodist Church starting at 1 00 p.m. She worked in Washington D C during World War II ran for state legislator and enjoys sewing weaving and iris gardening. No gifts please.
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Marge Tucker Schmitt to Celebrate 90th Birthday
Message notes Marge Tucker Schmitt turning 90 on September 22, 2016 with a card shower at 821 Louisiana Street, Lawrence Kansas 66044. Born in the Clinton area to Harry and Matilda Tucker, she is a Lawrence High School alumna. her husband Jerry Schmitt died in 2007 and she has one son.
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Engagement of Cameron Karlin and Laura Iannuzzi Announced
Cal and Jan Karlin of Lawrence and Robert and Sue Iannuzzi of Aurora announce the engagement of Cameron Miller Karlin and Laura Elizabeth Iannuzzi. Cameron, a KU Law graduate, works for Garden City Group in Seattle. Laura, Waubonsie Valley and ISU alumna, is employed at Nordstrom headquarters in Seattle. A December 2016 wedding is planned in Seattle.
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Fair board funding debate over sales tax bonds
Governor Brownback notes state fair improvements do not fit sales tax revenue bonds while former state official, a former state fair board member, says it is hard for the fair to compete with schools for state aid. Brownback urges agencies like KDWP to self finance using higher fees and park cabin rentals, which bring in about $1.3 million yearly though the department faces roughly $1.8 million in annual utilities costs.
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Justice Matters to train religious leaders for city discussions
Justice Matters a group of 21 local congregations begins training for religious leaders today. In October it launches 100 small group discussions to explore city issues and identify new themes while emphasizing inclusive cross section participation. Training runs 9 am to noon at First United Methodist Church.
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Chamber warns of potential phone scam in Lawrence
The Lawrence chamber of commerce alerted members to a phone scam in which the caller pretends to be The Chamber seeking updated business information. The chamber says it does not call for such updates and will identify itself, urging businesses to update information online.
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