Grants and contracts for research and associated graduate training projects totaling more than $8.5 million had been received by Kansas University and its Center for Research during the most recent fiscal year.

The city’s sign ordinance was proving to be a chronic headache, with long hours of commission and staff time devoted to discussing the various problems and enforcement procedures.

Efforts were being made to establish a speedy construction schedule for the two new fire stations and municipal swimming pool recently approved by local voters.

A bronze sculpture valued at $5,000 was stolen from the Arthur Weaver Courtyard on the south side of the Kansas University Museum of Art.