Ottawa pool upgrade urged to become aquatic center
Jeanny Sharp argues Ottawa should retrofit its 37 year old concrete pool into an aquatic center at Forest Park. She contends private investment can't replace public funding, notes attendance and revenue gaps versus Baldwin City, Lawrence, and other towns, and urges leaders to include upgrades in capital budgets to boost quality of life and possibly curb taxes.
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Kansas State Legislators and Addresses Listed
A clipped list provides names and office addresses for Kansas state legislators including senators and representatives in Topeka. It includes contact details and office venues, though several OCR errors appear in names and URLs.
Dirty professor case prompts Kansas policy move
The Kansas Legislature edges away from the so called dirty professor law affecting University of Kansas human sexuality courses taught by Dennis Dailey. A proposed amendment would require policies on sexually explicit material pedophilia and harassment in these classes. The debate centers on academic freedom versus public accountability as state funding and governance ties shape university curricula and ethics.
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Capitol Report
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Blood Drive at Franklin County Annex May 14
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will operate from noon to 6 p.m. at the Franklin County Annex meeting room. Donors receive a free T shirt. A pint of blood can save up to three lives, with the drive supporting ongoing national needs.
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Blood drive seeks weekly 2500 pints in Central Plains
The Central Plains region needs more than 2500 pints of blood weekly. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. All types are needed, especially O positive and O negative. O positive is most common. O negative is universal. Join for a pint, lunch, and fellowship with Rich Franklin County Blood Coordinator American Red Cross.
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Cartoonist Nauman Offers Cartoons on Un-American Theme
A Lawrence retiree dentist Dr Nauman known for humor and cartooning volunteers to provide flag raising cartoons critiquing an April 10 cartoon deemed un-American. He notes the piece could hurt families with sons or daughters in the Persian Gulf and hopes for acceptance of his offer.
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Lawrence
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