The Merc buys building and adds apartments
The Merc cooperative completed a 1.7 million dollar purchase of 901 Iowa, buying the building it long rented since 2001 from Sharon and Bill Elkins. Alvin's Wine and Spirits stays in the adjoining space under a long-term lease. The Merc plans energy upgrades and a fall celebration, while Lawrence outlines 88 two bedroom apartments on six of 18 acres near Walmart and a Walmart area site.
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Apartment boom reshapes Lawrence with 948 new units planned
Lawrence sees a burst of housing with Camson South a five million project adding two-story apartments and a clubhouse. Plans outline 280 one-bedroom units on the southern lot as two developments are by local firms, while already under construction are 108 one-bedroom and 192 two-bedroom apartments on Sixth Street and about 130 living units at Eisenhower Drive. Meanwhile, single-family home prices slide as the Lawrence Board of Realtors and Douglas County appraiser note continued value declines ahead of 2013 tax assessments.
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Hy-Vee to open Clinton Parkway convenience store with energy savings
Hy-Vee plans a new Clinton Parkway convenience store with 16 fueling stations and a 3,200 square foot shop. The design includes a canopy, rooftop rain collection, native landscaping, buffalo grass to reduce irrigation, skylights, LED lighting, and a wax-free clean floor system. The store will be part of the nearby Clinton Parkway Hy-Vee and will offer fresh deli items daily. Yochum notes expected utility savings and 24 hour fueling, with the Lawrence workforce growing by three full-time and twelve part-time positions.
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Safety tips for holiday travel and water activity
Rhoades notes loud crowds and intoxication during holidays, cautioning alcohol impairs and can cause accidents with boating or swimming. Three basics protect kids flotation devices seat belts and helmets. Drees says safety gear reduces tragedies though not all bumps can be prevented. Gas prices average 3.80 per gallon nationwide as AAA cites Hurricane Isaac closures. About 33 million people may travel 50 miles or more this weekend.
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County delays approval on new building codes plan
Douglas County Commission postponed adopting the 2012 international building codes after over an hour of discussion with builder groups and the public. Pettit described the codes as builder friendly with an insulation rule cited. commissioners requested further input before Sept 19.
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