On second Kansas tour, Bob Dole to visit Wichita

Former Sen. Bob Dole has firmed up his schedule for another visit to his home state of Kansas, this time including specific venues and places.

The trip will include a visit to Wichita on May 14. Dole will visit Wichita State University’s Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. North, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

All visits are open to the public, his office said.

“I’m looking forward to returning to Kansas for the second time this spring,” Dole said in a statement. “I hope to see friends and former supporters of mine, and I am looking forward to enjoying more cookies along the way – preferably oatmeal raisin and chocolate.”

Dole visited several Kansas cities, including Lawrence, last month.

According to Dole’s office in Washington, his schedule for May is as follows:

May 12

Seneca – Seneca American Legion, 812 Main St., 10:45-11:45 a.m.

Marysville – American Legion Post No. 163, 310 N. 19th St., 12:35-1:30 p.m.

Washington – Mayberry’s Restaurant, 307 C St., 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Clay Center – pollo Towers, social room (330 W. Court Street) – 4-5 p.m.

Westmoreland – Westmoreland United Methodist Church, education building, 105 Second St., 6:15-7:15 p.m.

May 13

Manhattan – Kansas Wheat Innovation Center, 1990 Kimball Ave., 9:45-10:30 a.m.

Junction City – venue to be determined, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Abilene – Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, indoor courtyard, 200 SE Fourth St., 1-2:15 p.m.

Salina – Salina Public Library, Prescott Meeting Room, Ninth and Elm streets, 3-4:15 p.m.

McPherson – The Well, 101 N. Main St., 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Newton – Kansas Sports Museum, 601 SE 36th St., 7-8 p.m.

May 14

Wichita – Wichita State University’s Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. North, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

El Dorado – Butler Community College, Hubbard Welcome Center, 901 S. Haverhill, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Emporia – Lyon County Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room, 420 Commercial St., 2:45-3:45 p.m.

May 15

Topeka – Crestview Shelter House, 4901 SW Shunga Dr., 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Wyandotte County – Hilton Garden Inn, 520 Minnesota Ave., 1-2 p.m.

This story was originally published May 5, 2014 at 7:12 PM with the headline "On second Kansas tour, Bob Dole to visit Wichita."