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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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ACLU sues Missouri school district over book removal policy

The ACLU of Missouri is suing a suburban Kansas City school district over its policy of automatically removing any challenged library material before it is reviewed. The ACLU argues in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday that the Independence School District’s current policy violates students’ First Amendment rights because it “restricts their access to ideas and information for an improper purpose and without any prior notice.” Under the current policy, a library material is automatically removed after it is challenged.

Commissioners discuss dumpster rental proposal

With plans to prohibit what the city manager calls “whole home refuse” from being placed on the curb for pickup, Leavenworth city officials could offer dumpsters for rent to help people dispose of large amounts of trash.

Expungement clinic to be offered next week

Volunteer attorneys will be on hand next week in Leavenworth to help people who have been convicted of crimes with seeking expungement of their criminal records. The expungement clinic will be offered from 10 a.m.

Funds from tournament assist local residents, organizations

In September, Basehor Mayor Dick Drennon hosted the first annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament which raised more than $20,000 for local Basehor charities and organizations. While reserving some of those funds to cover costs for next year’s tournament, Drennon has begun distributing those proceeds within the community.

Commissioner discusses medical marijuana

When discussing a planned meeting next week with state lawmakers, a Leavenworth County commissioner suggested proposing legislation regarding medical marijuana. Commissioner Mike Stieben brought up the issue Wednesday after County Administrator Mark Loughry mentioned a meeting planned for next week between commissioners and state legislators who represent areas of the county.

Prospective groomsman taken by surprise

Dear Amy: My wife's sister 'Georgia' and her fiance 'Jon' are getting married in March. As the wedding is getting closer, their Save the Date cards were sent out with a wedding website listed on the card.

Justices skeptical of elections case that could alter voting

At least six Supreme Court justices sound skeptical of making a broad ruling that would leave state legislatures virtually unchecked when making rules for elections for Congress and the presidency. In arguments Wednesday, both liberal and conservative members of the high court appeared to take issue with the main thrust of a challenge asking them to essentially eliminate the power of state courts to strike down legislature-drawn, gerrymandered congressional districts on grounds that they violate state constitutions.