
GOODLAND (AP) — Just days after finishing the second of several planned trips through Kansas this year, former Sen. Bob Dole has announced the schedule for his next visit.
The 90-year-old Russell native toured 16 communities of northeast, central and south-central Kansas last week. On Tuesday, aides announced he’ll return next week for three days of stops in western Kansas.
The tour begins May 28 with stops in Goodland, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Colby, Hoxie and Quinter. The following day, Dole will be in WaKeeney, Hill City, Norton, Oberlin and Atwood. He’ll finish up May 30 at the public library in St. Francis.
Dole lives in Washington and is making the homecoming tour to greet longtime supporters and friends throughout the state.
His Washington office said his schedule this time includes the following times and locations, all events open to the public and free (all times Central unless otherwise indicated):
Wednesday, May 28
Goodland – On the Bricks, 1530 Main St.; 10-11 a.m.
Sharon Springs – venue to be announced; noon-1 p.m.
Oakley – Buffalo Bill Cultural Center, 3083 U.S. 83; 1:45-2:45 p.m.
Colby – Colby Community College Student Union, 1255 S. Range; 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Hoxie – Hoxie Courthouse, 925 Ninth St.; 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Quinter – Quinter Public Library, 411 Main St.; 7-8 p.m.
Thursday, May 29
WaKeeney – Western Cooperative Electric, 635 S. 13th St.; 10-11 a.m.
Hill City – Graham County Community Center, 700 W. Main St.; 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Norton – American Legion, 1120 N. Norton Ave.; 1:45-2:45 p.m.
Oberlin – Golden Age Center, 105 W. Maple St.; 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Atwood – Knights of Columbus Hall, Lake Road; 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday, May 30
St. Francis – St. Francis Public Library, 121 S. Scott St.; 11 a.m.-noon