Gov promotes Raw River boat ramps to boost recreation
Gov Sam Brownback led more than 100 paddlers on an 8 mile float from Wamego to Belvue to dedicate a new boat ramp on the Kaw. He urged Kansans to explore the Kansas River and promote health, tourism, and economic development as the waterway gains National Water Trail status.
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Lawrence Granada screens Goonies to celebrate history
The Granada hosted a Goonies screening drawing hundreds of attendees to downtown Lawrence with blankets, picnic baskets, pizza, lawn chairs, and treats. Sybil Gibbs of Lawrence praised the event as a community joy that rekindles local love for the city. The Granada first showed the film in June 1985 and reopened as a music venue in 1993 to honor its heritage. Drew James noted the choice linked to the theater’s past and broad appeal. Caitlin Doornbos can be reached at 813-7146.
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Dust Bowl author Michael Egan speaks on Read Across Lawrence
Pulitzer winner Michael Egan discussed Dust Bowl history at Library's Read Across Lawrence events. He noted two thirds of residents along the Dust Bowl path endured, criticized sparse classroom coverage, and highlighted The Grapes of Wrath as a shared reference point. He shared survivor anecdotes and noted post publication storytelling requests from a key source.
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Simons Fellow shares stories of walk to Wichita
Henry Fortunato, Simons Public Humanities Fellow and Kansas City Public Library PR chief, described a 240 mile walk from Overland Park to Wichita over 13 days in a Thursday talk. He recounted encounters, future books, and Signage work with Watkins Museum and local trails as he plans longer treks across Kansas with 30 mile segments and zigzag routes to major towns.
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