Mad Dogs Run At KU In Midday Heat
Van Vleck, a 79 year old retired KU math professor, runs three miles in the noon sun three times weekly. He says moderation is key and admits he dislikes hills, while sharing tips from his running routine with a line of runners.
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Red van Vleck
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Mad Dogs and EU runners at noon three mile jogs
For over 40 years EU faculty and staff meet daily at the east entrance of Robinson Gym to run about three miles in roughly 30 minutes under shade trees. The group welcomes all, even casual witnesses like a reporter, with no formal membership.
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Founder of Family Promise founder to speak in Lawrence
Karen Olson, founder and president of Family Promise, will visit Lawrence for its 25th anniversary events. She will discuss social entrepreneurship, community university collaboration, and sustainable independence at KU venues October 2 and 3, sharing how a chance act inspired a nationwide homeless services network.
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Hall Center For the Humanities
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City to consider Rock Chalk Park bonds
Lawrence city commissioners will weigh up to 40 million dollars in industrial revenue bonds for Rock Chalk Park. The financing would enable a 10 year tax abatement while the privately owned facilities remain under a firm led by Thomas Fritzel and leased to Kansas University Athletics. The proposal follows March approval of the bond plan and updates cost estimates for a track stadium soccer field and other amenities at the project site.
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Lawrence
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Confusion surrounds Kansas health care exchange rollout
David Stagner, 26, uninsured with $16,000 medical bills, attends a town hall at a KU satellite campus near Kansas City. About 250 people join Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger as Kansas prepares to launch online health care marketplaces known as exchanges.
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Lenexa
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St John Oktoberfest feeds fans with German fare and beer
The 17th annual St John the Evangelist Oktoberfest offered homemade traditional German food and German beer on Saturday, drawing attendees to the event and creating a festive start to the weekend.
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