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Polls for 2006
December
- What do you think of Phill Kline's decision to appoint a special prosecutor in the abortion case? Dec 28
- If the Chiefs win Sunday, which other game is most likely to ruin their playoff chances? Dec 27
- Should the city offer recognition of gay partnerships? Dec 22
- How will the Chiefs finish the regular season? Dec 20
- Do you think a new coal plant should be built in Western Kansas? Dec 18
- How do you think the city should pay to expand the library? Dec 16
- Do you think the current round of hearings will lead officials to affirm or reject a 32nd Street route for the SLT? Dec 15
- How many touchdown will LaDainian Tomlinson score against Kansas City on Sunday? Dec 13
- Does your water taste or smell funny right now? Dec 12
- What do you think of KU Medical Center plans to partner with Kansas City-area hospitals? Dec 11
- What do you think of Sam Brownback's presidential prospects? Dec 7
- Do Lawrence students have enough time to eat lunch? Dec 6
- How many points will the Chiefs hang on the Ravens' vaunted defense? Dec 6
- What do you think of the library proposals Dec 1
November
- How many AFC West teams will make the playoffs? Nov 29
- What do you think of tearing down the goalposts at KU? Nov 29
- Which sounds like the best option for library expansion in Lawrence? Nov 28
- What are your Thanksgiving plans? Nov 22
- Which new gaming system are you most excited about? Nov 17
- Which injured player will the Chiefs miss most on Sunday? Nov 15
- Which route do you think is best for the SLT? Nov 14
- Should the city spend more than $1 million to streamline the development process? Nov 13
- What do you think of an "owner-occupied" zoning area? Nov 13
- Is red-state Kansas turning purple? Nov 9
- Are you satisfied with the outcome of Tuesday's election? Nov 8
- When - if at all - should the Chiefs replace quarterback Damon Huard with Trent Green? Nov 8
- Will you vote today? Nov 7
- Who will you vote for in the 2nd District race for Congress? Nov 5
- Who is more likely to earn your vote in the big races on Tuesday? Nov 5
- If Trent Green is cleared to play for next week's game at Miami, who should start at quarterback for the Chiefs? Nov 1
- Would a visit by President Bush sway your vote for Congress? Nov 1
October
- How do you feel about the attorney general's race? Oct 28
- What do you think of a school rule that keeps students' names out of the honor roll and yearbook if they avoid disclosure to military recruiters? Oct 27
- Which team will miss its Pro Bowl quarterback more in Sunday's game? Oct 25
- What do you think of the Census Bureau's decision to add 9,000 people to the Douglas County population? Oct 24
- Should the City Commission approve the latest proposal from Wal-Mart for Sixth and Wakarusa? Oct 23
- Which attorney general candidate has your support? Oct 22
- Who are you rooting for in Friday's intracity football matchup? Oct 20
- What do you think of City Hall's effort to move Naughty but Nice out of its Massachusetts Street location? Oct 19
- How will the Chiefs fare in their upcoming home stand? Oct 18
- How will C.J. Giles' suspension affect the 2006-07 Jayhawks? Oct 17
- What do you think the NCAA penalties will mean for KU football and basketball? Oct 13
- Should the Kansas Department of Education be put under the Governor? Oct 12
- If you were K.C. quarterback Trent Green, would you: Oct 11
- How are you planning to stay warm this winter? Oct 11
- What do you think of Attorney General Phill Kline's effort to obtain abortion clinic records? Oct 10
- How are you preparing for the winter heating season? Oct 5
- What should be done to prevent domestic violence deaths? Oct 5
September
- What do you think the hiring of a new city manager will mean for Lawrence? Sep 29
- What do you think of the state law allowing children of illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at Kansas universities? Sep 28
- Should the Lawrence City Commission hold a townwide referendum on the Iraq War? Sep 26
- How are the sidewalks in your neighborhood? Sep 24
- What do you think about the use of "portable" classrooms by the Lawrence school district? Sep 20
- How should Kansas public universities find money to pay for crumbling classrooms on their campsuses? Sep 17
- What do you think of the high-tech methods used to keep tabs on Wakarusa Festival lawbreakers? Sep 15
- What do you think of a proposed vote on the future of the SLT? Sep 15
- How much homework do Lawrence students do? Sep 14
- How should the state repay the millions of dollars it owes for Medicaid overpayments? Sep 13
- What do you think of Phill Kline's memo about his church visits during the campaign? Sep 12
- Do you think the United States is more or less safe than it was on 9-11? Sep 11
- What should the state do to ensure the teacher retirement system remains viable? Sep 10
- Should babies have to have their own seat and ticket to get into a KU football game? Sep 7
- How do you plan to observe the fifth anniversary of 9-11? Sep 6
- What could make 23rd Street safest for drivers? Sep 1
August
- What do you think about Wal-Mart? Aug 31
- What do you think of rise in the property tax rate in Lawrence? Aug 27
- A year after Katrina, how do you think the cleanup has gone? Aug 26
- Based on your experience, which population count is more likely? Aug 24
- What do you think of a proposal to evaluate shopping center plans based on vacant retail space elsewhere in the community? Aug 22
- What do you think about the construction boom brought about by the relocation of the Big Red One to Fort Riley? Aug 20
- What do you think of plans to put new restrictions on teen drivers? Aug 20
- What do you think of the proposal for new retail shopping at Sixth Street and the SLT? Aug 19
- What do you think the new US News & World Report ranking says about Kansas University? Aug 18
- Why do you think fewer Douglas County tax bills are going unpaid? Aug 16
- Should Pluto continue to be considered a planet? Aug 15
- What's the most expensive part of sending your kids to school? Aug 13
- What do you think of the new airport security procedures banning liquids from airline flights: Aug 10
- What do you think of area volunteer firefighting departments? Aug 10
- Which of these electric items do you use now that you didn't use five years ago: Aug 9
- What do you think about the return of students to Lawrence? Aug 9
- What's your favorite snack on a Joe's run? Aug 8
- What do you think about all the concert festivals being held in Lawrence this summer Aug 4
- Are you satisfied with the results of the Board of Education primary election? Aug 2
- Do you plan to vote in today's primary election? Aug 1
July
- What has been your favorite sport to play so far this summer? Jul 26
- Should the city ban local restaurants from cooking their food with trans fats? Jul 19
- What do you think of the Flint Hills as a tourist destination? Jul 15
- What should be City Hall's biggest priority in adopting a 2007 budget? Jul 14
- Toby Young, the dog handler who helped a convicted murderer escape from the prison at Lansing, was sentenced to 21 months in prison. What do you think of the punishment? Jul 13
- What's the best proposed method for ensuring downtown safety? Jul 11
- Do you agree with the decision to shut off the fountain in South Park during city band concerts? Jul 6
- What factor will guide your vote for the Kansas Board of Education Jul 6
June
- What do you think of the new Wal-Mart plans for Sixth and Wakarusa? Jun 29
- How do you celebrate Independence Day? Jun 28
- What's MOST important to you when picking out a pair of sunglasses? Jun 24
- Where do you hope your summer sports participation will take you? Jun 14
- City Hall will consider a requirement to put a neighborhood park within a quarter-mile of every house in Lawrence. What do you think? Jun 12
- How do you rate the condition of Lawrence streets? Jun 9
- Do you think the police check lanes for Wakarusa Festival goers is a good idea? Jun 8
May
- Some Republicans are lambasting former state GOP chairman Mark Parkinson because he switched parties to join Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as her running mate. Do you agree with Republicans who think he's a turncoat? May 31
- Should Lawrence ban the use of both hand-held and hands-free cell phones by drivers? May 31
- What is the number one thing you want to do this summer? May 31
- How would you rate your high school prom experience? May 11
- How has the rain affected your season? May 10
- Do you think Lawrence's Public Library should be expanded in its current location? May 9
- Which proposal for a new downtown library do you prefer? May 8
- Do you think Lawrence should require bars to equip doormen with hand-held metal detectors, much like those used by airport security guards? May 8
- What do you do when you have a game rained out? May 3
April
- Do you think motorists should be banned from using wireless phones while driving? Apr 28
- What is the best part of playing a team sport? Apr 26
- What changes would you like to see at a new Lawrence Public Library? Apr 22
- What team do you think will win the invitational 400-meter relay? Apr 21
- Do you think it's a good idea for Douglas County's sheriff's officers to begin carrying Taser electronic stun guns? Apr 19
- How many games will the Royals win this year? Apr 19
- Does the city of Lawrence need a mayor directly elected by voters? Apr 16
- What is your favorite sport to watch on television? Apr 12
- Should the city adopt a new policy that would allow it to be able to prevent a new retail business from coming to town because it might put similar stores out of business? Apr 10
- Will KU baseball beat WSU tonight? Apr 5
- After only playing one game of the season what do you see as your team's biggest strength? Apr 5
- How would you rate Boog Highberger's performance as Lawrence's mayor in the last year? Apr 3
- Who will win tonight's NCAA title game? Apr 3
March
- What goal have you set for the spring season of soccer? Mar 29
- Which of the following best describes your look at the gym? Mar 27
- Do you think Douglas County needs a "day-reporting center" for low-security offenders as part of its criminal justice system? Mar 20
- What will happen to KU tonight against Bradley? Mar 17
- How are you spending your Spring Break? Mar 15
- What do you think about this year's valuation on your home? Mar 10
February
- What will you miss most about the 2005-2006 basketball season? Feb 15
- Do you think "open lunch" at Lawrence's two public high schools should be eliminated? Feb 14
- What is the biggest asset of playing a team sport? Feb 8
- Which of these Super Bowl commercials was the best? Feb 5
- Should the city impose a fine or a penalty for those under age 16 who are not wearing a helmet while riding a scooter, a bicycle, skates or a skateboard? Feb 3
- What is the key to winning a tournament game? Feb 1
January
- Who should pay for the upkeep on Lawrence's sidewalks? Jan 26
- How important is the number of wins and losses in a season? Jan 24
- What is the key to coming from behind in a game and winning? Jan 18
- When do you give a standing ovation? Jan 15
- Do you think the 'New Urbanism' Bauer Farm project planned at Sixth and Wakarusa is a good idea? Jan 11
- How many sports do you participate in during the year? Jan 11
- What do you do when you're looking for spiritual renewal? Jan 8
- These were some runners-up on my list of 20 dowloadable classics from the last four decades. Which should have made the final cut? Jan 6
- Have you met people online before? Jan 5
- What are you doing to lose weight? Jan 4
- What is your sports New Year's resolution? Jan 3
- What's the worth of New Year's resolutions that focus on parent/child relationships? Jan 3
- How skilled do you consider yourself with a digital camera? Jan 2
- Where do you get your dose of culture? Jan 1
Marketplace
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- Two men arrested in connection with Club Magic shooting May 20, 2013 · 24 comments
- Opinion: Benghazi triggers a major credibility crisis May 18, 2013 · 66 comments
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 8 comments
- Blog: As planners debate Menards project, new study finds retail vacancy rate at 7.2 percent citywide May 20, 2013 · 22 comments
- Blog: Kansas science and math teachers easily recruited away May 20, 2013 · 7 comments
- Blog: As Legislature remains deadlocked, Brownback in Chicago touting tax cuts May 20, 2013 · 23 comments
- Opinion: Scandals undermine trust in Obama May 19, 2013 · 44 comments
- Gas prices approach record highs May 18, 2013 · 43 comments
- When furniture turned into art: Wendell Castle's KU connection May 19, 2013 · 8 comments
- Daytripper: We're in the money May 20, 2013
- For Kansas basketball, recruiting never ceases May 20, 2013
- Two Topeka men shot in Lawrence early Sunday morning; police seeking persons of interest May 19, 2013
- Memphis forward Tarik Black transfers to KU May 20, 2013
- Baker graduates tell of 'magical' experience May 19, 2013
- Sun shines on KU graduates' smiles as they celebrate commencement May 19, 2013
- Expanding rooftop garden at KU Union provides herbs, vegetables for campus May 16, 2013
- Editorial: Hometown pride May 21, 2013
- KU makes sudden change in Statehouse presence May 20, 2013
- Two men arrested in connection with Club Magic shooting May 20, 2013
