Ranchers eye restocking as pastures green again
Ranchers in the Great Plains eye rebuilding cattle herds after widespread rains improved pastures and pond levels. Kansas rancher Ken Grecian, who culled about 40 percent of his herd, plans to retain female calves and inseminate cows to regain genetics while avoiding new purchases. Experts say pasture recovery and feed supplies are improving across key grazing regions, though full herd rebuilding will take years.
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Lawrence ranked No 3 in Forbes education category
Forbes list names Lawrence No 17 among Best Small Places for Business and Careers with education ranking at No 3. The city scores high in high school and college educated residents, reflecting a strong university community. Cost of doing business sits at No 51 and job growth at No 90. Local pride centers on educated workforce driving growth.
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Lawrence sees surge in July construction activity and new business
Lawrence City Hall reported July construction permits totaling 39.7 million, the highest in three years, with 17 million public projects including 10.5 million for Rock Chalk Park and 6.6 million for the Bioscience and Technology Incubator. Private work topped 13.8 million for a Marriott hotel complex, while single family permits reached 20 in July. Public spending helped buoy the market. year to date construction value hit 114.9 million, up sharply from prior years. Hot Box Cookies opened in downtown Lawrence at 732 Massachusetts Street, delivering hot cookies and cold milk with a 12 dollar minimum, aiming to become a local chain.
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Hot Box
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Leadership Lawrence names Jarvis scholarship recipient
Joseph M. Jarvis owner of Tallgrass Legal LLC is named the Gavin Smith Leadership Lawrence Scholarship recipient for 2013 14. The scholarship funds his full tuition for the Leadership Lawrence class while Gavin Smith’s legacy funds the award. Trusty Credit Union promotes Jordan Schuette to business development officer. Dana White LMH Therapy Services earns head and neck lymphedema certification and brings decades of hand therapy experience. White has worked at Lawrence Memorial Hospital since 1999 and earned a KU degree in 1989.
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