Sound Off 2010
Sound Off for September 2010
Thursday, September 30
- Is there an update on when the city audit regarding the Lawrence Police Department will be released to the public?
- Is the city going to do anything to dedicate the Burroughs Creek Trail in east Lawrence?
Wednesday, September 29
Tuesday, September 28
- Why do the TV listings in the sports section now list the home teams first?
- It was great to read about Marmaduke in the American Profile Saturday and to know he’s alive and doing well. Could we see more Marmaduke comics in your paper? It would be great.
Monday, September 27
Sunday, September 26
Saturday, September 25
- How long can someone have a large trash Dumpster parked on a city street?
- How does a person know when to resume speed after slowing down for the flashing yellow lights at a school zone? I have no idea where the zones end for a lot of the schools.
Friday, September 24
Thursday, September 23
Wednesday, September 22
Tuesday, September 21
Monday, September 20
- How is the money credited for the local Give Back program? Some places give you dollar-for-dollar and others give you as little as a $3 credit for an $80 bill.
- Recently, there was an editorial by Bob Schumm called “Your Town.” It alluded to two community improvement districts. Where are they?
Sunday, September 19
Saturday, September 18
- Why did The Oread allow the Georgia Tech flag to be flown on top of their hotel where it was visible from Memorial Stadium on Saturday?
- When water company employees are carrying sticks and devices and opening the manholes in people's yards, what exactly are they measuring and looking at?
Friday, September 17
- I had seen some construction earlier this summer at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum. What was that for?
- How much does the city pay to get raw water from Clinton Lake?
Thursday, September 16
Wednesday, September 15
Tuesday, September 14
Monday, September 13
- How did the $8,000 first-time home buyer credit work? Was it given to the real estate or mortgage companies? How is it handled?
- Since Congress has passed and the president has signed the health bill reform, how can we sign up for affordable insurance? Where do we start? Whom do we contact?
Sunday, September 12
Saturday, September 11
- Will there be a community flu shot clinic in Lecompton?
- Why are so many trees in Lawrence dying? What's the cause? I think the ash trees are dying.
Friday, September 10
Thursday, September 9
Wednesday, September 8
Tuesday, September 7
Monday, September 6
- How much does the school district charge for a business to hang an advertising banner on the outfield fence of the new Free State High School baseball facility? Where does that money go?
- I read where Lawrence made a list of “Worst Speed Trap Towns in North America.” I’m wondering how much the city takes in on traffic fines and whether it is going up or down?
Sunday, September 5
Saturday, September 4
- Can someone explain the protocol of all the different pumps and the process of cleaning Potter Lake? It appears the grunge that has been floating in the lake is being drained directly to the river. Is that true?
- How many first-round NFL draft picks has KU had?
Friday, September 3
- I saw recently the Lawrence depot sign was found at Martin Park. What's the history behind Martin Park? Is it a city or county park?
- I read where the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission agreed on an 8-2 vote to recommend denial of a plan for a Lowe’s store near Sixth Street and Folks Road. Who were the two commissioners that voted in favor of the plan?
Thursday, September 2
Wednesday, September 1
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- 59 minors, several local businesses, cited for alcohol violations in state regulator's patrols in May May 23, 2013 · 25 comments
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013 · 42 comments
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013 · 43 comments
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013 · 9 comments
- Blog: Plans filed for restaurant/retail on South Iowa site once proposed for Olive Garden May 23, 2013 · 38 comments
- Blog: Kansas science and math teachers easily recruited away May 20, 2013 · 57 comments
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 50 comments
- Opinion: Obama shares strong message May 24, 2013 · 15 comments
- Wildflower Walk set for Saturday May 24, 2013 · 1 comment
- Wildflower Walk set for Saturday May 24, 2013
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013
- Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms May 23, 2013
- Editorial: Development shift? May 24, 2013
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013
- FSHS softball season ends in extra-inning heartbreak at state May 24, 2013
- Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals May 23, 2013
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013
- 100 years ago: 'The vulturous Kaw triumped' over Billie Bob Atkinson May 23, 2013
- Theatre Lawrence warns customers of credit card information stolen in cyber attack May 23, 2013
