Progress Edition 2005

Lawrence & douglas County Progress Edition 2005

Economic review & forecast

Headed in the right direction

Optimism drives Lawrence leaders

Saturday, April 23, 2005

Miles Schnaer is spending at least $3.8 million today to ensure that his automotive dealerships are ready for the Lawrence of tomorrow. And while it means moving fast to make a June 20 deadline to vacate some of his existing property - his Toyota dealership's home will be used to accommodate plans for a Wal-Mart expansion - Schnaer doesn't mind enduring a little inconvenience now to chart a course for a brighter future. Read story.

Chamber president upbeat about 2005 outlook

Saturday, April 23, 2005

Lavern Squier, president of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, sees plenty of opportunity for the Lawrence community - business and otherwise - during the next 12 months. Read story.

Behind the scenes

Still giving

LINK enters 20th year offering meals to community

Saturday, April 23, 2005

The Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen celebrates its 20th birthday this year, but in some ways it's not a joyous occasion. It's hard to celebrate when 115 to 150 people show up hungry four days a week. "Honestly, if the world was perfect, we'd go out of business," said Diane Yeamans, LINK board chair. "But we know we never will." As LINK celebrates its 20th year - a musical performance was held to mark the occasion in February - need for food among the homeless and poor has never been higher. Volunteers served 2,616 meals in February, the most for any month in two decades. Read story.

Former intern takes over as museum curator

Saturday, April 23, 2005

Kerry Lippincott, 25, didn't imagine she would end up in Kansas while growing up in Gorham, N.Y. Read story.

Retailing

South Iowa shopping

Convenience, quality attract customers to Pine Ridge

Saturday, April 23, 2005

It's convenient and the stores are good. Read story.

Upscale restaurant to move downtown

Saturday, April 23, 2005

Lawrence residents who bemoaned the demise of PrairieFire: An American Bistro in 2001 and The BleuJacket in 2002 won't have to wait much longer for the return of fine-dining to downtown. Read story.

Industry & agriculture

Extreme makeover

Eldridge, Best Western among hotels undergoing renovations

Saturday, April 23, 2005

Once the dust has settled and the rummage is cleared, people in Lawrence might notice some changes made to some area hotels. Read story.

Feed and farm stores offer experience of bygone era

Saturday, April 23, 2005

One of the original feed and farm stores in Lawrence was in the 800 block of Vermont Street, where there's now a parking lot. Read story.

Development & finance

Businessman looks to expand to south Iowa site pursuing crowning achievement

Saturday, April 23, 2005

Call it Miles Schnaer's crowning achievement. Read story.

County's largest employers

Saturday, April 23, 2005

The local businesses with the most employees. Read story.

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