Lawrence Prepares for a Decade of Growth amid Plant Expansions
In 2000 Lawrence celebrates a strong year as Sauer-Danfoss expands its $35 million plant at East Hills Business Park, adding 100 plus jobs. Nearby, 60,000 square feet of NCS Pearson is under construction, Proseco relocates HQ from Kansas City, and Amarr Gardge Door Group doubles plant size with further expansions planned.
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Sauer-Sundstrand
East Hills
Sauer-Danfoss
NCS Pearson
Proseco
Kansas City
Amarr’Gardgé Door Group
Lawrence Aug 5 primary urge voters to register by July 21
Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh notes turnout depends on contested races. Lawrence Democrats face a August race between Jim Slattery and Lee Jones for the U S Senate seat against Pat Roberts. Republican leanings and presidential race interest also influence interest.
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Ron Thornburgh
Thornburgh
Kansas
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Barack Obama
Republican Party
Mike Huckabee
GOP
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How to Register to Vote in Douglas County
To register, contact the Douglas County Elections Division of the Clerk's Office at 832-5267 or visit the official website at www.douglascounty.com for details and deadlines.
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Douglascounty.com
Deputy Lt. David Dillon Killed Riding Bicycle in Douglas County
Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputy and jail operations lieutenant David K. Dillon, 44, was struck from behind while riding his bicycle near Eudora by a 2003 Oldsmobile driven by Kyle Van Meter, with the Kansas Highway Patrol continuing the investigation. Arrangements are pending at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
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David K. Dillon
North 1400 Road
Eudora
Kansas Highway Patrol
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KHP
Kyle William van Meter
van Meter
United States
Kari Wempe
Sheriff's Office
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Douglas County Commission
Bob Johnson
Sheriff’s Department
Rumsey-Yost
Highway Patrol
Lawrence liquor stores face rising robberies
It's a nervous time for owners and employees as a spate of robberies targets Lawrence liquor stores, triggering heightened concern and calls for security measures.
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