Lawrence Named Top Spot to Live by relocation site
FindYourSpot.com named Lawrence among its Top Spots to live work or retire citing a vibrant cultural life and strong downtown. Brent Eskew said the city offers a diverse economy and high quality of life beyond being known as a college town. The site highlights Lawrence as the cultural capital of Kansas and provides an online report for prospective residents.
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FindYourSpot.com
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Alexa Marmon
South Park
Kansas
FindYourSpot
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Quail Run Teacher Wins Milken Foundation Award
Physical education teacher Jeff McAdoo of Quail Run School received a $25,000 Milken Family Foundation award at a Los Angeles ceremony honoring 155 U.S. educators. He learned of the honor at a surprise October assembly attended by about 500 students and staff.
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Jeff McAdoo
Lawrence
McAdoo
Quail Run School
U.S
Los Angeles
Milken Family Foundation
Boil advisory lifted for Ozawkie water users
The Ozawkie boil water advisory has ended after KDHE tests showing water safe for cooking and drinking. City officials and KDHE completed cleanup and testing following reports of discolored tap water on Thursday.
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City shares tips to ease student relocation in Lawrence
City officials note July and August bring peak student moves. Staff urge not discarding usable items, offer donation options, and provide bulky-item pickup via Solid Waste Division. Pets can be adopted through Humane Society, and water service changes handled by utility billing. More details on the city site.
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Lawrence Humane Society
Lawrenceutilitybilling.org
Lawrenceks.org
Gasoline prices show low at Citgo in Lawrence
The Journal-World reports a gasoline price as low as $1.219 per gallon at Citgo located at Ninth and Iowa streets in the Lawrence area. Readers encouraged to call 832-7154 with the business name address and price or visit ljworld.com/section/gasoline to join the Pump Patrol message board.
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New planning commissioners take seats in Lawrence
Lawrence Douglas County planning newcomers David Burress Myles Schachter and John Haase quickly influence the board by backing Ron Durflinger for chairman. Burress challenges a revised plat for a 21 lot subdivision west of Kasold Drive, north of West 28th Street due to floodplain concerns and policy against building there.
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Meter Theft Surges Hit Lawrence Parking Meters
Lawrence police report a new wave of parking meter thefts as 81 more meters were emptied early Sunday. Thefts target coins from nickels dimes and quarters with no tampering evidence. city revenue from meters averages about 25 000 monthly. Police note earlier incidents of meter heads being cut off and say they are taking actions to stop the thefts while keeping details confidential.
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Lawrence
Mike Pattrick
Pattrick
Doug Bell
Topeka
John Sidwell
10Th Street
Capitol
Perry Lake
Sidwell
Ed Mullins
Fireworks show in Lawrence faces funding drop
Lawrence Jaycees trimmed fireworks budget to about 5,000 dollars for the Fourth of July display at Burcham Park and Indiana, down from 8,000 last year and far below a 15,000 all time high. The smaller budget keeps shells but reduces big blasts. Parents and residents are invited to view the 10 p.m. show along the Kansas River bridge.
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Lawrence sculptor Jim Brothers finds national acclaim after D-Day Memorial work
Lawrence artist Jim Brothers speaks from his North Lawrence studio about finishing the National D-Day Memorial project in a year, much faster than the usual three. He and Kathy Correll, who runs Heartland Art Bronze, attended the Bedford Virginia dedication, amid 16 000 to 18 000 veterans and visitors. Overwhelmed by the reception, Brothers signed autographs for eight hours while vets thanked him. He hopes the acclaim helps repay familial debts and finds the work rewarding despite its solitary nature.
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Jim Brothers
Brothers
Bedford
North Lawrence
Kathy Correll
Jim
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Correll
Heartland Art Bronze
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