Underpass Flooding Questions After City Improvements
City storm sewer systems are built for 10 year storms. During Second and Locust reconstruction, larger curb inlets were installed and storm sewer piping reconfigured to improve hydraulic efficiency. Projects aim to reduce flood frequency and duration. reporters may call 832-7297 with questions.
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What is your favorite summertime soup
A brief street inquiry at The Merc, 901 Iowa Lee, asks residents to name their preferred summer soup. The item notes readers’ casual opinions and evokes a small town flavor with no further facts or dates.
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Pizza Garden Cafe links garden to meal program
The health initiative funded by a $10 000 LiveWell Lawrence grant runs a three part program for about 1200 school year children and 500 in summer. It adds soccer and more produce while teaching gardening and cooking. The pizza sauce will end up at the clubs first Pizza Garden Cafe with proceeds supporting next years garden.
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Public voices clash over tax hike and budget plans
The commission heard mixed responses on a proposed tax increase and budget items. Commissioners Flory and Thellman expressed surprise at limited opposition, while Thellman supported economic development and open space spending. Commissioner Gaughan said he would weigh Tuesday's comments as budget decisions begin.
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Nancy Thellman
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Kansas City ramp collapse threatens I-470 access
Engineers warn months needed to repair a collapsed ramp linking I-470 to US 71 and I-435 near Kansas City. The 34-foot-wide hole spans perhaps 200 feet, with a failed retaining wall beneath the highway. MO DOT plans to hire the firm that designed the $300 million interchange to oversee repairs.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City
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Kansas
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Dread hotel tailgating proposal on KU game days debated
Tuesday poll asks if the Dread hotel tailgating plan should be allowed on Kansas University football game days. A separate poll shows Congress face vote on restoring jobless benefits for about 2 million people with results 53 percent yes 40 percent no 6 percent not sure.
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Kansas University
Congress
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