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- KU Commencement 1 comment
- "Why I Left the Republican Party" -- 03/16/13 at Lawrence Arts Center 41 comments
- “Finding The Political Will To Reverse Climate Change” -- 04/25/13 at Woodruff Auditorium 6 comments
- Baker Wetlands burn 19 comments
- Farmers' market 8 comments
- Free State soccer v. Olathe Northwest 1 comment
- Free State softball v. Lawrence High 2 comments
- [img/photos/2013/04/14/10901_492550880799082_746481131_n.jpg] April 14, 2013 · 5 comments
- Kansas University graduate student Eli Gold re-created a fifth-grader's elephant-inspired clay teapo May 2, 2013 · 2 comments
- Pinckney Tunnel Murals 2 comments
- Utah walks off with 1-0 baseball win over KU May 18, 2013
- Two Topeka men shot in Lawrence early Sunday morning; police seeking persons of interest May 19, 2013
- Opinion: K-State's Snyder coaches life, then football May 12, 2013
- Gas prices approach record highs May 18, 2013
- Burgers, bratwurst, gifts and good times: friends tell of homicide victims’ last days May 19, 2013
- Budget provision would block state funding for Common Core standards May 16, 2013
- Kansas Forestry Service, USDA study finds the value of Douglas County trees May 10, 2013
- Mother, son to graduate from KU together Sunday May 18, 2013
- Editorial: Poor process May 19, 2013
- Behind the Lens: Website helps teach photography basics May 19, 2013
City commission candidates give views on economic development issues, downtown redevelopment
“If you have a business model that doesn’t work without public money, then maybe you need to find a better business model,” Soden said.
Wow! Here is a bit of common sense we seldom hear from a commissioner. I hope she makes it.
March 17, 2013 at 7 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
New owner looking for restaurant tenant for former Joe's Bakery location
Parking will be a problem and any kind of a drive-thru seems unlikely.
March 1, 2013 at 7:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
City Commission primary: Amyx, Farmer, Riordan, Chestnut, Criqui, Soden qualify for April election
From Chad's column today: "The fifth- and sixth-place finishers, Criqui and Soden, both have expressed multiple concerns with the recreation center project and the lack of a public election on the issue."
February 27, 2013 at 12:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
City Commission primary: Amyx, Farmer, Riordan, Chestnut, Criqui, Soden qualify for April election
I was a sad turnout, but to be fair, the weather had a lot to do with it and the large early voting turnout was encouraging.
February 27, 2013 at 7:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
City gives preliminary approval to development agreement for $25M recreation center
I have been against having this mega-recenter and the RCP and think we would be better off with a slightly less ambitious project near Free State that could be enlarged if demand warranted. This would allow for upgrades in existing site and the possibility of another facility at some future date. That being said there were very strong arguments in favor. largely based on projected use. I think that even a mega-center at the Free State location make more sense due to it's accessibility to people able to walk or bus there.
February 20, 2013 at 9:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Agreements indicate multiple ways for Fritzel entities to profit from Rock Chalk Park project
After being burned by Fritzel at the Oread, Varsity House, on fake grass issues why does the city continue to deal with this tax evader?
February 19, 2013 at 5:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence not alone in considering regional recreation center, researcher says
These rec centers are like the outlet malls of several years ago. When they first appeared they were very popular and did quite well. Then the sprang up like mushrooms after a rain, and lost their unique quality, hence the 2 failures in Lawrence and others across the country. We're in the process of building a future white elephant. Let's stick to a very good community rec center near Free State .
February 18, 2013 at 9:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Self's Assists Foundation clarifies it still plans to make donation to recreation center
Sync, I can't be there on Tuesday, but I strongly support your action. The whole Rock Chalk Park idea reminds me of Lawrence's support of not 1 but 2 outlet malls. Outlet malls were a really big deal early on when they were few and far between, but by the time Lawrence got in they were slightly less common than McDonalds. With similar facilities in JoCo, Wyandotte county and elsewhere RCP is a white elephant waiting to be built.
February 16, 2013 at 6:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Self's Assists Foundation clarifies it still plans to make donation to recreation center
Is the million dollars contingent on the rec center being part of Rock Chalk Park? If the city decides to build on land near Free State do we still get the money or is it a bribe to be a part of the Fritzel Folly?
February 15, 2013 at 9:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
More twists with recreation center project: KU Endowment now requiring city to pay for land; UPDATE Self's Foundation again planning donation to city
More shoes have dropped on this project than an octopus with a Nike contract. Every week or so, some new detail dribbles out. It is time to say NO until the public really knows all the details of this murky project and not wait until it's underway .
February 15, 2013 at 11:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )