Officials identify Lecompton body

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified a body of a man found Wednesday in a Lecompton residence. No foul play is suspected.

Rudy V. Beck, 45, lived in the home where he was found at 334 Clark, Lt. Kathy Tate said. Officers discovered the body after being notified by a neighbor who hadn’t seen him for a while, Tate said.

The last time Beck was seen alive was July 25.

An autopsy was conducted Thursday afternoon, but a complete report is pending and no cause of death has been announced.

VFW to honor teacher

An Oskaloosa school teacher will be honored next week by the Alford Clark Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 852 and its auxiliary.

The Lawrence post selected Nancy Landis to receive a citizenship education teacher of the year award. It recognizes teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism.

Landis was nominated by the local VFW auxiliary, and she was selected winner of this district of the Kansas VFW.

The awards program is 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the post, 138 Ala.