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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
With contracts signed Monday morning, LU and Linn State administrators said they already are working together to develop ways to make the proposed “Higher Education Corridor” along Lafayette Street function.
“Both institutions already have preliminary plans for this newly acquired space,” LU Interim President Connie Hamacher explained, minutes before the contracts-signing.
Under the agreements, LU will buy the Jefferson City High School complex — including the recently renovated Adkins Stadium — and the Simonsen Ninth Grade Center, while Linn State will become the new owner of the Nichols Career Center, and of the high school’s wrestling building north of the career center.
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mia 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Lincoln wins in this deal. And good for them. At least they can use it for some state track meets instead of that lousy football.
LaTda 5 months, 2 weeks ago
That's just mean. It is obvious Lincoln is attempting to improve the campus and appeal to more students who want to reveive thier education there. With that, hopefully a restructured athletic department will come naturally. I think they deserve a pat on the back for moving forward rather than staying idle.
JCLifer 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I don't think anyone knows what Lincoln is up to, or what their plans for the the old JCHS and Simonsen buildings are. It would be nice to hear what they are thinking.
MakeSense 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Lincoln plans to use the high school to expand their nursing program which currently has a two year waiting list. The extra space will allow them to move more people into that program more quickly. They also plan to use the music and choir facilities in the current high school to expand their music department. They do not know yet what they are going to do with Simonsen.
JCLifer 5 months, 2 weeks ago
i thought Lincoln was going to use the old St. Mary's Hospital for their nursing program???
spelchek 5 months, 2 weeks ago
When did stating the obvious become "mean"? I went to Lincoln and another state university in MO, both football teams were lousy. Better thicken up that skin, the world gets uglier than calling out bad football teams.
LaTda 5 months, 2 weeks ago
spelchek...I apologize. My comment was no greater than the point I was implying. I was caught up in another forum and was bothered by that. My harsh words were directed elsewhere.
mia 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Actually, I meant that lousy JC football. We are Lincoln supporters also. However, Lincoln's team isn't the greatest.
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