Library expansion advances in Lawrence after bond approval
Lawrence Public Library moves into detailed planning for an 20,000 square foot expansion after voters approved the $18 million bond. Bruce Flanders expects ribbon cutting scenarios by late 2012 or early 2013 with Gould Evans handling final design and city commissioners bidding the construction. Construction could begin by summer or fall 2011.
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Lawrence Public Library bond vote shows precinct split on 18 million plan
Lawrence City voters backed the 18 million library bond with strong core neighborhood support and limited opposition on the edges. Precincts voting against the library ranged from 50 to 56 percent no, with 13 of 49 precincts opposing but none reaching 60 percent. Local officials caution construction and noise issues while planners adjust floorplans and layout for ongoing access.
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Douglas County Votes in 2010 Election Returns
Douglas County remained a Democratic stronghold in a largely Republican Kansas. Lisa Johnston won only Douglas and Wyandotte counties for U S Senate while Jerry Moran and Sam Brownback carried most of the rest. Douglas County backed Tom Holland 60 to 37 percent but statewide Brownback won 63 to 32 percent. Steve Six won Douglas with 69 percent but lost statewide to Schmidt.
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Lawrence and Douglas County voter breakdowns at LJWorld.com
Online readers can view detailed precinct level results for Lawrence and Douglas County and compare them with statewide totals. Source directs to LJWorld.com for full breakdowns of election questions and tallies.
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Plastikon project advances in Lawrence incentives plan
The Public Incentives Review Commission unanimously backs 63000 in job training incentives for Plastikon Industries to convert the Serologicals building in East Hills into a plastics vial facility. The California firm would create about 50 jobs at an average 58000 annually, rising to 126 in three years, with city and county approval due.
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Trial set for man in solicitation case in Lawrence
A Douglas County judge scheduled a January 31 trial for Antonio L. Nelson 32 of Lawrence charged with aggravated indecent solicitation of a child. Nelson waived a preliminary hearing and pleads not guilty. Prosecutors say he made comments to entice a 10 year old girl from the Boys and Girls Club Schwegler School playground. He was arrested near 18th and Ohio and is held on 40000 dollar bond.
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Garmin to Move to West Campus Incubator
Garmin Industries of Olathe plans to relocate to the West Campus bioscience and technology incubator in January. The GPS and electronics maker will bring about 12 to 15 computer related positions to be closer to KU engineering and software development talent. An incubator leader declined to comment.
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Wakarusa Valley School Hosts Inaugural Science Olympiad Fun Night
Wakarusa Valley School organizers gather more than two dozen teams for a first-ever Science Olympiad Fun Night from 6 to 9 pm. Teams of four tackle events like Grossology Color Splash Pasta Bridge and Mystery Architecture as Science Olympiad aims to boost K 12 science education.
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Home restoration talk to mix preservation with eco friendly practice
A Nov 11 meeting hosted by the city Lawrence Preservation Alliance and the Kansas Preservation Alliance will discuss restoring an old home in an environmentally friendly way. The presentation runs from 7 p.m. to 8 30 p m at the Lawrence Union Pacific Depot 402 N Second St.
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Gasoline Prices Show Stations with Low 2.58
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.58 at multiple stations and urges readers to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
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