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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