Food bank director runs for Lawrence City Commission
Lawrence food bank executive director Jeremy Farmer filed to run for one of three City Commission seats. He pledges to advocate for people in need, emphasize technical education, and pursue inclusive consensus to boost Lawrence’s economic development. Five candidates now seek the open seats with filings due by Jan 22, plus potential Feb 26 primary if needed.
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Monday market snapshot shows mixed gains and losses
The Dow rose 18.89 to 13,507.32 while the Nasdaq slipped 8.13 to 3,117.50 and the S&P 500 fell 1.37 to 1,470.68. Commodities traded scattered with corn up 15.25 cents to 7.24, soybeans at 14.18, wheat up 16.50 cents to 8.24, oil up 58 cents to 94.14, gold up 8.80 to 1,669.40, silver 0.70 to 31.11, and platinum at 1,658.20.
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County OKs Fund for Future Years Amid Budget Pressures
Commissioners scaled back a Route 1055 reconstruction from 11 million to 4 million as three potential revenue losses loom. County faces 2 percent drop in assessed value, possible tax exemptions for machinery and equipment, and a new property tax lid. Thellman and Gaughan supported the cut, Flory opposed, urging to wait on legislative effects.
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