Editorial on KU pay compares salaries with peers
The Kansas editorial argues KU faculty earn 47348 dollars, below the peer average of 53870, and urges Regents to raise pay into the mid range within two years. It notes broader state salary trends, predicts higher taxes, and questions public wage growth versus private sector gains.
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University of Kansas
Gene Budig
Colorado
Iowa
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Oregon
Regents
Budig
Kansas
American Legislative Exchange Council
Hich
Lew Isos
It's Your Quarter on Ottawa audience and parking complaints
A reader voices concern about only one accessible parking space at the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium and urges more front lot handicapped spots. The letter condemns anonymous column sniping, urges civic engagement, and invites readers to call in to share thoughts during community dialogue time.
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Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Abilene Day Trip Highlights Historic Mansions
Herald writer Jim Hitch details a Decade day in Abilene visiting Seelye Mansion founded 1905 for $55,000 by the Seelyes, the Kirby House renovation 1885, and Lebold Wahsholtz Mansion started 1881. Tour routes include 42 foot Boxball, 1920 Steinway piano, 220 volt wiring, and a collector’s trove of tapestries and antiques.
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Jim Hitch
Herald
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Ranson Memorial ‘Hospital
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Brad Hartenstein
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Seelyes
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Marion
Kirby House
Lebold Wahsholtz
C. H. Sebold
Mud Creek
Fred
Merle Wahsholtz
Merle
Quenemo
Lebold
Wahsheltzes
Salina
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