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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 2021

Page

5

Garden City’s meatpacking boom and hidden struggles

In Garden City, Tyson Foods drives growth with a 3000 plus workforce yet poverty and housing shortages persist. Emmaus House feeds hundreds weekly as workers face high rents, limited care, and language barriers while community leaders warn that reliance on Tyson risks future stability.

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Lawrence considers long term parklets for downtown dining

The Lawrence City Commission weighs extending and formalizing a pandemic parklet program that allows restaurants and bars to use sidewalks and curb spaces for outdoor dining. About 2,000 residents answered a survey, with 1,750 supporting a long term version and 68 percent more likely to visit parklet businesses. Concerns include weather limits, lost parking, and design standards. The commission seeks a long term plan, with a temporary extension through March as staff prepares. Public meeting set for 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall or online.

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District weighs 4.1 million air quality upgrade and bonuses wait

School district officials report bonuses have not yet been disbursed pending state approval of the relief funding plan. Proposed spending includes 4.1 million for air quality in district buildings, 1.3 million for academic intervention, and about 500 thousand to fund full time certified substitutes in each school this year. The board meets Monday at 6 p.m. in the district offices with masks required. viewers may watch on Channel 26 or YouTube. Public comment via email is encouraged before the meeting.

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