New Iowa City city manager faces familiar debates
Lawrence’s Tom Markus, incoming Iowa City city manager, teams in after hours at City Hall and tackles longtime hot issues. He has handled downtown high‑rise funding disputes, backed a Chicago rail link, and traveled to Belgium for an international cycling event, underscoring his busy leadership style.
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Incoming city manager outlines 100 day plan in Lawrence
Tom Markus, set to move from Iowa City to Lawrence, watches City Commission meetings by livestream and drafts his first 100 days plan focusing on meeting staff and stakeholders. He aims to understand local culture and history to guide future decisions and produce a report with an outline for ongoing strategic planning.
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Readers split on Confederate flag ban in Lawrence schools
LJWorld.com survey shows 55 percent support disallowing Confederate flag at Free State High School and 55.1 percent back a district policy banning the flag. About 23.8 percent unsure on both questions. margin of error 2.4 to 3.2 points. Survey filtered by Lawrence voter status.
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Inside LJWorld Classifieds and Puzzles Highlights
Arts entertainment home and garden sections include brief items and puzzles. Community notices, horoscope and death notices appear with local context. Social media handles promote engagement and audience reach.
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Spelling Bee Crowned Seventh Grader in Douglas County
A Southwest Middle School seventh grader won the Douglas County Spelling Bee on Saturday by correctly spelling lilac in the championship round.
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