Farmland cleanup set to begin with tank move early spring
Lawrence begins a major cleanup of the Farmland site after 15 bids from as far as Michigan. Contractors will haul debris and salvage about 5000 tons of metal while restoring land and groundwater systems. City aims to complete most demolitions by late 2011 and keep five buildings for storage.
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SafeBar Alliance expands bar partnership for safer nightlife
Frank DeSalvo explains a buddy system and SafeBar Alliance effort to reduce sexual assaults by connecting students with safe ride options. Bars will receive coasters and business cards with taxi and bus information, and staff training is required to join the program. Heikkila emphasizes bars policing their own venues and caring about outcomes.
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Roots N Blue BBQ Festival boosts Columbia economy
Columbia earns about 4.5 million from the Roots N Blue BBQ Festival with an estimated 65 000 attendees in early October. University of Missouri survey places 35 000 local residents and 30 000 visitors, with over 87 percent open to returning and over 66 percent of out of town guests staying overnight. The Columbia Daily Tribune notes the city council will review the survey at Monday’s meeting.
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Zoo seeks deer meat for big cats in Scottsbluff
Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska asks hunters to donate deer meat this season for the zoo's big cats. Donors must tag at check stations and complete a Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Big Game Trans.
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