Depot Redux helps lift Lawrence Amtrak depot
A local editorial credits Depot Redux for rising Lawrence Amtrak ridership, which climbed 26 percent in the year to September. The group improved the Santa Fe Depot at Seventh and New Hampshire by landscaping and staffing, making the station safer and more welcoming. They advocate city ownership to preserve the historic transport link.
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Depot Redux
Santa Fe
Seventh and
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Carey Maynard-Moody
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Old Home Town Brings Huge Bryan Crowd for Taggart Speech
Lawrence Daily Journal-World reports a massive turnout at Fraternal Aid Hall on Nov 1 1911 as William Jennings Bryan spoke in support of Democratic Congress nominee Taggart. The event drew one of the largest crowds ever seen at that venue.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Taggart
Congress
Sarah St. John
Old Home Town feature at LJWorld history page
A notice invites readers to explore Old Home Town at LJWorld com historic site Lawrence Kansas. The segment highlights local history items and archival photographs curated on the Lawrence Journal-World history page.
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Ljworld.com
Lawrence
Ag can be economic boon
Gene A Budig and Alan Heaps argue that global population growth and urbanization heighten the value of agriculture. They cite U.S. leadership in agricultural exports, cutting edge university research, and the need for continued investment to create rural jobs and ensure future food security. Natural leaders include Gee Milliken Heineman and Budig.
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United States
Ohio State
University of Nebraska
University of Illinois
Kansas State University
David Heineman
Nebraska
National Governors Association
E. Gordon Gee
Ohio State University
Ohio
Gee
James B. Milliken
America
Gene A. Budig
Illinois State University
West Virginia University
Kansas University
Alan Heaps
College Board
New York City
City should use incentives to lure retirees to Lawrence
Mike Hoeflich argues Lawrence and Douglas County should form a retirees commission to craft financial incentives for movers retirees and developers. Proposes tax abatements mortgage guarantees and bank partnerships to lower costs and attract lifelong residents while addressing rising medical and living expenses.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Kansas University
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
KU Continuing Education
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mike Hoeflich
Kansas University School of Law
Journal-World
Rivalry bias in high school sports column addressed
Alyssa Crider from Lawrence High School chides the Lawrence Journal-World for perceived pro Free State bias in high school sports coverage. She urges respectful reporting, praising athletes Brad Strauss Hunter Pierce and Johannes Reiber for sportsmanship while calling for fair treatment of both sides.
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Lawrence
Strauss
Lawrence Journal-World
Firebirds
Jake Walter
LHS
Brad Strauss
Hunter Pierce
Johannes Reiber
Alyssa Crider
Lawrence High School
Veteran voices on recycling and trash pickup in Lawrence
Disabled veteran Bruce W. Johanning and Warren Corman discuss the local recycling center, city trash containers, and workload concerns for workers. They share experiences with Walmart’s recycling site and advocate lighter, split loads to reduce strain.
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Bruce W. Johanning
Lawrence
Walmart
South Lawrence
Warren Corman
Kansas way? Brownback imaginative or not
The Journal World invites public letters under 250 words for the Public Forum. Submit to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or via letters@ljworld.com. Include name, address, and phone number. Journal World may edit for clarity without altering viewpoints.
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Lawrence KS
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