Planning board cites Horizon 2020 in decision on rural rules
Douglas County commissioners lament the planning commission did not discuss the proposed tighter rural development regulations in depth. The plan would have expanded the urban growth area and required infrastructure planning for annexation. Horizon 2020 remains the arena for addressing these issues.
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Planning Board
Douglas County
Jim Chappell
Lawrence-Douglas
Chappell
Lawrence
Jean Milstead
the Horizon
Milstead
Planning Commission
Mark Buhler
Supreme Court takes case over county contract and free speech
In Kansas, Wabaunsee County and former commissioners face a U.S. Supreme Court appeal over a 1991 contract dispute with trash hauler Keen Umbehr. Umbehr claims his firing stemmed from his criticism of county government. officials say they ended an endorsement-based arrangement to prevent favoritism.
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Topeka
Umbehr
Wabaunsee
Alma
County Commission
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Wabaunsee County
10Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Attorney General’s Office
Don Patterson
Patterson
Commission
Glen Heiser
George Spencer
U.S
Richard Rogers
Rogers
Denver
Clinton trails rival bests in cycling camaraderie
Clubs offer support for cyclists highlighting Clinton’s single track as on par with Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. Lawrence’s Mike Hough credits eight years of riding for bonding and skill growth, urging newcomers to race with confidence. KU Cycling Team forms to welcome riders of all levels led by Chad Marshall.
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Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Clinton
U.S
Bik Lawrence
Mike Hough
Kansas
Midwest
Hough
KU Cycling
Chad Marshall
KU Cycling Club and Local Rides Feature Team Focus
Kansas university and Lawrence cycling clubs offer varied memberships from 20 to 55 dollars with jerseys licenses and equipment discounts. KU team ranks riders A B or C and aims to qualify for nationals while emphasizing beginner to advanced riders and paced group rides.
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Marshall
Durango
Colo
Highpointe Apartments proposal for Sixth and Iowa site
The Bluffs on a 7.5 acre lot at Sixth and Iowa seeks 160 apartments by First Management Inc. The city commission will consider the site plan for Highpointe Apartments Tuesday. Density is two thirds lower than maximum with 321 parking spaces. Committees weigh Seventh Street access and who will fund street repairs. Construction could begin in spring with eight buildings, a 3838 square foot clubhouse, outdoor court, and possible dry cleaning and an ATM. The meeting starts 6:35 p.m. at city hall.
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Sixth
Iowa Streets
Seventh Street
Iowa
Seventh
Sherman
Public Works Department
Doug Compton
First Management
City Hall
Massachusetts
Obituary notices from Lecompton to Baldwin area
Obituaries list services for Lydia Long at Lecompton United Methodist Church with burial at Crescent Hills in Adrian Missouri and for Lily Seymour in Tonganoxie with Sacred Heart Church services in Kansas. Also reported are memorials for Maude Christie of Lawrence and notices for Lucille Hutchins of Baldwin and John Kennedy of Lawrence with funeral plans and church services.
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Lecompton
Lydia Jane Long
Lecompton United Methodist Church
Angelito Samson
Don Flanner
Crescent Hills Cemetery
Adrian
Westmoreland High School
Blaine
Elaine Long
Lee's Summit
Donna Sprowls
Raytown
Sylvia Habayeb
Columbia
Leora Johnson
Citrus Heights
Calif
Adair Reavis
Manhattan
James Hunter
Lane University
Rumsey- Yost Funeral Home
Fonganoxie
Lillian FE
Seymour
Tonganoxie
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Mark Goldasich
Holy Angels Cemetery
Basehior
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City
Lenexa
Gus
Emily van Hoet Wolf
Claflin
Leon Wolf
Redmond
Ore
Clarence Wolf
Pleasant Hill
Jo Hamm
Barstow
Bill Seymour
Quisenberry Funeral Home
Holy Angels Cemetery Assn
Maude Francis Christie
Lawrence
Warren- McElwain
Rod Hinkle
Memorial Park Cemetery
Christie
Sterling Heights Nursing Home
Blue Rapids
Elmer and
Mellisa Newsome Burton
Marysville
Lawrence Heights Christian Church
Ray Emmett Christie
Lois Stowell
Hutchinson
Fern Braden
Nina Bair
Wilma Richardson
Loma Gregg
McCar Christie
Elmer
Arthur
Baldwin
Lucille C. Hutchins
Lamb-Roberts Funeral
John L. Kennedy
First Christian Church
Ron Goodman
Warren-McElwain Mortuary
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Kennedy
Trinity Lutheran Hospital
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Gwyn Mellinger
Journal-World Wuitkr
Kauler
Lawrence Bike Club
Jim Turner
Craig Savage
Mark Fagan
Journal-Wonl
Lillian E. Seymour
Journal-World
Mets Ae
Wer
SAT
Eldridge Hotel
Edridge Hotel
Mass
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