KU makes sudden change in Statehouse presence

Kathy Damron has been very effective, and she works hard go get along wih everyone. Still, the Legislature has moved way right, and her natural hod is among moderates. Not an entirely surprising move, but mostly a sign of he times.

May 20, 2013 at 5:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

When furniture turned into art: Wendell Castle's KU connection

Very cool. Can't wait to see the new gift at the Spencer.

May 20, 2013 at 5:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence High grad Srinivasan nears confimation to federal appeals court in D.C.

This is a big deal. Be stunned if Senate GOP blocked him after a unanimous vote. Definitely sets him up as a possible Supreme Court nominee in the future.

May 16, 2013 at 6:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

As city prepares to bid recreation center, officials still waiting to receive cost numbers from Fritzel on infrastructure

Honestly, this is just unbelievable, This entire project has been a shifting target and completely lacking in transparency. I'm glad Dever and others are so damned confident. I suppose ignorance is bliss. LJW: Keep digging!!!

May 13, 2013 at 8:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence restaurant updates: La Parilla's new location, plans for a Sandbar Sub shop and 60 years for Johnny's Tavern

With three downtown restaurants Subarna has been a great, positive force over the past 15 years. LaParilla remains a go- to place. Friendly, good value.

May 9, 2013 at 4:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence falls short in bid for national ArtPlace grant

Note that one of the issues here was the lack of business involvement. It takes a coordinated endeavor, but clearly a lot of cities have seen this as worth expending great effort and commitment.

May 7, 2013 at 4:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Contractors say county getting overcharged for roof work

Here's the website mentioned above re Garland. It's complex, and the author is on a crusade, to be sure. That said, there is certainly enough to make one wonder:

http://schoolroofingscam.blogspot.com

May 7, 2013 at 12:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Journal-World wins 34 Kansas Press Association awards of excellence

Where in God's name in Chad Lahown, who has written more good stuff for the LJW than anyone else in the last five years (not diminishing Shaun Hittle at all)? Honestly, for impact on this community, no one comes close.

May 5, 2013 at 7:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Simons' Saturday Column: Lawrence has lost growth, economic momentum

As someone probably sympathetic to your overall political views, I'm skeptical. These are national policies and a national study. Lawrence really needs to look at itself. Overall, the University, city, and county nerd to scheme together. One bad example, building the Oread Hotel, which has no scale at all, rather than encouraging a serious hotel-conference center, that would have been a great asset for the University and the community. In any event, #178 is not good, by any accounting.

May 4, 2013 at 4:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Ecumenical Campus Ministries pastor Holcombe retiring after 22 years of listening

Great guy, who has quietly done a lot. Well done, Thad.

May 3, 2013 at 11:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )