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Things usually wind down for our area schools this time of year, but USD 437 has some significant happenings just firing up.
Auburn Washburn district superintendent Dr. Scott McWilliams visited Eye on NE Kansas to detail three construction projects getting underway. All three result from a bond issue that district voters approved last year.
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Shawnee Co. commissioners gave final approval to new boundaries for their districts.
District 2 commissioner Kevin Cook appeared on Eye on NE Kansas to discuss the process and the next steps for Gage Park now that the Gage Park Improvement Authority has been established.
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United Way of Kaw Valley’s Day of Giving is June 7. People can designate gifts to various areas to unlock matching gifts.
One area of focus is basic needs. Thom Fox, manager of proposals and relationships for Catholic Charities, visited Eye on NE Kansas to discuss how his group and other partner organizations assist with meeting food needs and rent and utility assistance.
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May 17 marks the 69th anniversary of the landmark Brown vs. Board U.S. Supreme Court decision de-segregating public schools.
An event planned for Saturday, May 13, will commemorate the ruling and Topeka’s key role.
Tennessee Town NIA President Michael Bell organized the program.
He spoke with Eye on NE Kansas about the plans.
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May is NF Awareness Month.
NF stands for neurofibromatosis, a group of genetic conditions causing tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. NF affects about 1 in 2,000 births.
Dylan Pottorf of Topeka is one young fighter. He and his mom Sara visited Eye on NE Kansas to share how NF affects him and how they hope to raise awareness.
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You might not realize it, but Shawnee Co. Parks and Recreation has 60 miles of trails to enjoy. Nearly half of those are nature trails.
Recreation leader Devin Cooper has organized a dozen hikes in the months ahead as a fun way for you to explore them. She visited Eye on NE Kansas to share details of the programs.
