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Sound Off 2008

Sound Off for May 2008

Saturday, May 31

How many times has the Kansas football team played in a bowl game in back-to-back seasons?

Friday, May 30

When the city picks up yard waste on a Tuesday - because Monday's a holiday - is it separated as compost or does it go into the regular trash?

Thursday, May 29

Where can I buy a DVD of Kansas University's basketball games in the NCAA Tournament, including the first game and championship game?

Wednesday, May 28

I saw that Nolan Ryan had the only previous no-hitter against the Royals before last week. How many no-hitters did Ryan throw?

Tuesday, May 27

Is there a sports hall of fame in Kansas?

Monday, May 26

Is there any way to track down my stimulus check to see where it is at?

Sunday, May 25

Can you please list the previous "American Idol" winners?

Saturday, May 24

How old is Barack Obama?

Friday, May 23

Why isn't there a 20 mph school zone at Sunset Hill elementary school along Ninth Street? It's marked 30 mph, and it's a very busy street.

Thursday, May 22

I noticed on the Lawrence school district Web site that school is starting on Aug. 13 for next year. Why are they starting so early? In the past, they have always started around Aug. 18, or 19?

Wednesday, May 21

Where are the coal-burning power plants in Kansas?

Tuesday, May 20

If Gov. Sebelius were the vice presidential nominee, would she have to resign as governor?

Monday, May 19

How can I find out the zoning of a particular piece of property?

Sunday, May 18

How many days does a family have to register their vehicles when they move here from out of state?

Saturday, May 17

Where can I get an up-to-date list of all Lawrence streets?

Friday, May 16

Is there any ordinance against bicycles on downtown sidewalks? It's very annoying when the sidewalk is full.

Thursday, May 15

Why doesn't Lawrence block off the streets with barricades during parades? I think it is unsafe when traffic is allowed to go down parade routes while people are gathering to watch.

Wednesday, May 14

How can I donate to the local Boys and Girls Club?

Tuesday, May 13

I'm wondering how much money the city makes off of the wood chip sale that it has a couple of times each year?

Monday, May 12

When does the summer session of Red Dog's Dog Days start?

Sunday, May 11

Has the city taken over the Memorial Park Cemetery? Whom can I call to see what I can erect as a monument?

Saturday, May 10

I'd like to give to the United Way of Douglas County this year. As I'm making my selections, I'd like to know how those agencies spend their money. Is there any way to find out how their funds are spent, look at their budgets and the executive director's salary? Is this public information?

Friday, May 9

I noticed Schwegler School was recognized for 50 years. Why wasn't Centennial School recognized in 2005 for its 50th?

Thursday, May 8

What is going on south of Lawrence on Highway 59 west and east of Zarco with the signs of traffic delays, tents and lights?

Wednesday, May 7

Will the city still pick up storm debris, such as limbs?

Tuesday, May 6

Can someone recap April showers? How much rain did we get?

Monday, May 5

Is Cinco de Mayo the Mexican independence day?

Sunday, May 4

Is there a place in town where I can take packing peanuts and other packing materials to be reused?

Saturday, May 3

Where will the traveling Smithsonian exhibit, "New Harmony Celebrating American Roots Music," be displayed? I understand it will be in Lawrence from June 27 to Aug.10.

Friday, May 2

Where can you drive an all-terrain vehicle in the Lawrence area?

Thursday, May 1

How many registered voters are there in Kansas?

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