Douglas County farmland buck trend with resilient prices
In Kansas land values fell 10 percent year over year to 4500 per acre nationally, as overall prices for corn and soybeans declined. Douglas County bucked the trend due to higher rainfall and strong crops, with farmers reporting no perceived price drops and a generally favorable outlook from local extension director Bill Wood.
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Sochi 2014 Olympic buildup hai d issues prompt discussion
KU experts weigh in on the Sochi Olympics highlighting security fears human rights concerns poisoned dogs unfinished hotels and a record price tag. Kansas University scholars note historical roots and context behind these dynamics as the Olympics approach.
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City approves bedbug policy for hotels and landlords
Lawrence city commissioners prepare a bedbug policy requiring prompt guest relocation by hotels and motels, 48 hour landlord response to tenant complaints, and a licensed exterminator on site within 72 hours of a complaint. The measure, discussed at Tuesday’s meeting, may include inspections and expanded record keeping.
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Journalism prize honors Paul Steiger for ProPublica work
Paul Steiger, founding editor of ProPublica, received a journalism prize from the Kansas University School of Journalism. The item notes his honors and mentions social media links for LJWorld.
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