Lawrence St Patrick’s Parade raises funds for Shelter Inc
The 29th annual Lawrence St Patrick’s Day Parade drew about 50 core organizers and 75 volunteers along Massachusetts Street on Thursday. The event benefitted The Shelter Inc and has raised over $850,000 for local charities. The Sandbar’s Jailhouse Rock float won the Grand Prize Traveling Trophy. More awards listed on page 2A with photos at LJWorld.com/stoats2016.
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Lawrence names Tom Markus as new city manager
Lawrence selects 64 year old Tom Markus to become city manager starting Monday after five years as Iowa City manager. He plans to meet staff and stakeholders quickly and begin integrating Lawrence culture while wrapping up Iowa duties at a statewide managers conference. Markus led Iowa City's council through its strategic plan and 2017 budget process.
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Bill targets local rules on nutrition
Kansas House advances House Bill 2595 to bar local governments from regulating nutrition in restaurants vending machines or other retail outlets. The bill mirrors anti Bloomberg style limits and cites a New York court ruling overturning a sugary drink ban as unconstitutional.
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Lawrence School Board to Discuss Member Absences Monday
The Lawrence school board will discuss member Kris Adair after weeks of non attendance. President Vanessa Sanborn added the agenda item for the upcoming Monday’s meeting, the first regular session since Adair’s absences increased.
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Miceli's Italian Market Debuts in West Lawrence
Old-school Italian Miceli's Italian Market and Deli opens in West Lawrence offering authentic Italian American groceries and dishes. Going Out, 5A
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