Progress Edition 2008

Economic review & forecast

Photo by Richard Gwin

Lawrence, Douglas County target growth
By Mark Fagan
April 26, 2008
After years enjoying a slow, steady drumbeat of population growth, economic expansion and employment additions, Lawrence leaders are finding themselves grappling with some unfamiliar feelings these days.

Behind the scenes

Photo by Thad Allender

History’s future
Judy Billings plays key role in promoting area’s heritage
By Terry Rombeck
April 26, 2008
Judy Billings, perhaps the most visible cheerleader for the Civil War history of northeastern Kansas, grew up in Missouri.

Retail

Photo by John Henry

Change of menu
New restaurants crop up despite economic slowdown
By Sarah Henning
April 26, 2008
Free State Brewing Co. has been a mainstay on downtown’s northern side for 19 years. Proprietor Chuck Magerl doesn’t mince words in explaining why he believes the line of people waiting for tables spills out the door and into the street on the weekends.

Industry & agriculture

Photo by John Henry

The family farm
Young growers struggle to maintain dream
By Chansi Long - Special to the Journal-World
April 26, 2008
Douglas County farmer Clint Flory wakes with the rising sun and shuffles down to the barn.

Development & finance

Photo by Mike Yoder

Architectural integrity
New plans near KU raise questions about city’s diverse structures
By Kristi Henderson
April 26, 2008
If there’s one word that could best describe architecture in Lawrence, it might be hodgepodge.
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