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Artists an untapped resource for community development, expert says
By Sara Shepherd
April 7, 2013
Laura Zabel thinks of artists as a natural resource. Every community has them, and they offer a unique set of skills. They’re even renewable. But sometimes their power can be difficult to harness. By Sara Shepherd
Agenda for April 9 Lawrence City Commission meeting
By Chad Lawhorn
April 6, 2013
6:35 p.m. Tuesday, Lawrence City Hall
Voter turnout at 16 percent, up slightly from 2011 totals
By Chad Lawhorn
April 2, 2013
A $92.5 million school bond election was worth a few extra voters at the polls on Tuesday. Voter turnout was up from 2011 levels and way above the snow-snarled February primary. By Chad Lawhorn
Amyx, Farmer, Riordan win election to Lawrence City Commission
By Chad Lawhorn
April 2, 2013
Incumbent Mike Amyx and political newcomer Jeremy Farmer both won relatively easy City Commission victories on Tuesday, but Lawrence physician Terry Riordan had to wait until the final ballots were counted to win a seat on the commission, thwarting what would have been a historic victory by sixth-place primary finisher Leslie Soden — a staunch critic of the recreation center proposal. By Chad Lawhorn • School bond issue sails to passage • Vote roundup • Voter turnout at 16 percent, up slightly from 2011 totals
Election Night Updates: Final unofficial: Amyx, Farmer, Riordan; School bond rolls to victory
By Chad Lawhorn
09:07 p.m., April 2, 2013 Updated 09:40 p.m.
Mike Amyx was reelected to the Lawrence City Commission Tuesday and political newcomers Jeremy Farmer and Terry Riordan won seats on the Commission—with Riordan narrowly edging out Leslie Soden by fewer than 100 votes, according to unofficial final results. The $92.5 million school bond proposal was overwhelmingly approved by voters. By Chad Lawhorn
City to seek bids on rebuilding portions of Bob Billings Parkway, Wakarusa Drive
By Chad Lawhorn
April 2, 2013
Commissioners agreed to go out for bid on an estimated $1.2 million partial rebuilding of Bob Billings Parkway, and a $1 million rebuilding of a small portion of Wakarusa Drive. Both roads were suffering from failing pavements. By Chad Lawhorn
City commission candidates offer views on rental registration, recycling, neighborhood issues
By Chad Lawhorn
March 31, 2013
In the third of a series of articles about issues in the 2013 Lawrence City Commission race, the Journal-World asked the six candidates for their views on issues that may impact Lawrence neighborhoods. By Chad Lawhorn
City agenda for April 2 meeting
By Chad Lawhorn
March 29, 2013
5 p.m., April 2, Lawrence City Hall
LMH asked to donate $75,000 to new Chamber of Commerce economic development campaign
By Chad Lawhorn
March 27, 2013
LMH’s board of trustees on Wednesday formally received a request from the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce for a $75,000 donation to an upcoming economic development fundraising campaign. By Chad Lawhorn
City approves retail zoning for site across the highway from Rock Chalk Park
By Chad Lawhorn
March 27, 2013
The property across the highway from the proposed Rock Chalk Park sports village now has the green light to develop into a retail center.
City sets bid date of May 14 for recreation center; project could be completed by spring of 2014
By Chad Lawhorn
March 26, 2013
If all goes as planned, Lawrence will be playing basketball — and much more — in a new mega recreation center by spring 2014.
City Commission candidates disagree on how to serve homeless in downtown Lawrence
By Chad Lawhorn
March 26, 2013
Lawrence’s homeless shelter is no longer located in downtown Lawrence, but questions about how to deal with panhandlers and the homeless in the central business district remain. And Lawrence City Commission candidates aren’t united in their answers. By Chad Lawhorn
City commission candidates weigh in on strengths, weaknesses of City Hall
By Chad Lawhorn
March 25, 2013
More transparency and better long-range planning are among the items Lawrence City Hall needs to improve upon, according to City Commission candidates participating in a Monday night forum. By Chad Lawhorn
Commission to host open house, set bid date for $25M recreation center; city commission candidates split on whether they would alter project
By Chad Lawhorn
March 25, 2013
Commissioners are being asked to approve a May 7 bid opening for a 181,000-square-foot recreation center, slated for an area near the northeast corner of Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway. The city also will host an open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.
KU to host forum on adding fluoride to drinking water
By Chad Lawhorn
March 25, 2013
Kansas University’s chemistry department will host a forum this week on the pros and cons of adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water.

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