Progress 2007

Economic review & forecast

Chamber, area leaders develop plans to stay ahead of the curve
April 21, 2007
More than 150 years since members of the New England Emigrant Aid Co. came upon the banks for the Kansas River and decided to set up a free-state stronghold, Lawrence’s leaders once again are moving forward with a sense of direction and forging optimistic plans for affirming their community a bastion of commerce and future success.
‘Whole menu’ of planning, amenities could change look of Lawrence
April 21, 2007
The menu has been placed in front of city leaders.
Turnover higher than usual for downtown vacancies
April 21, 2007
Take a drive down Massachusetts Street, and you can see a new or vacant business on practically each block of the downtown area.
Maple Leaf Festival to feature fireworks
April 21, 2007
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Baldwin City’s Maple Leaf Festival in October, organizers are planning a few fireworks.
No solution in sight to fund deferred maintenance
April 21, 2007
Short of minting money or robbing banks, the Kansas Legislature looked into just about everything this year as it tried to find a way to pay for needed university repairs.
City Commission election put jobs on front-burner
April 21, 2007
Talk of jobs has landed Mike Dever and Rob Chestnut new jobs on the Lawrence City Commission.
New mayor discusses potential needs, possibility of seeking sales tax
April 21, 2007
Lawrence’s new mayor is all business.
Top vote-winner returns with ‘high expectations’
Scott Morgan reclaims seat on Lawrence school board, ready to move forward
April 21, 2007
Four years ago, Scott Morgan presided over a school board worn out by school closings, layoffs and program cuts.
Veterans re-elected to school board; race lacked 2003’s ‘hot button’ issues
April 21, 2007
Some familiar faces have returned to the Lawrence school board.
City facing decision on new library site
April 21, 2007
Those waiting for the final page to be turned on the discussion to build a new Lawrence Public Library will have to wait a little longer.
McElhaney says he won’t run again
April 21, 2007
There will be no third term in office for Douglas County Commissioner Jere McElhaney.
Tense KU-St. Luke’s deal put to ‘guiding principles’
April 21, 2007
For decades, the school where Kansas University students learned to be doctors and the hospital where they practiced were one and the same.
Humane Society seeks help with lagging shelter fundraiser
April 21, 2007
The Lawrence Humane Society doesn’t want to have to beg, but it might.
Baldwin City to begin work on renovating downtown
April 21, 2007
If all goes as planned by this time next year, Baldwin City’s downtown will have a new, fresh look.
City of Eudora plans sesquicentennial events
April 21, 2007
Eudora leaders are taking steps to renovate the city’s downtown, pave the way for economic development and prepare for population increases.

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