The Lawrence Public Library’s bookmobile outreach program will get a lift with a sponsorship pledge from a KU sorority. The library’s Board of Trustees approved during its Monday night meeting an agreement for the University of Kansas chapter of Pi Beta Phi to sponsor the library’s bookmobile “Dottie.” The sorority would pledge a minimum of $10,000 over a two-year period and will receive naming ...
The Journal-World asked Lawrence City Commission candidates how they would apply First Amendment principles in office, oversee public meetings and handle media relations, whether through direct communication or official spokespeople. Each candidate was asked the question: “As a public official, how would you apply the principles of the First Amendment to your duties, including the governing of public ...
After a primary election earlier this year narrowed a crowded field of Lawrence City Commission candidates, four are still in the running, and at least one seat on the commission will be occupied by someone new. Two four-year terms on the commission are on the ballot this year. The Journal-World reached out to the four candidates — Mike Courtney; Bart Littlejohn, the lone incumbent; Kristine Polian; and Bob ...
As the Lawrence community celebrated the grand opening of the new Dillons at The Crossing Friday morning, officials expressed hope that the grocery store would spur growth around KU's west campus. The new store at 2205 Iowa St. opened at 7 a.m., and shoppers were eager to get inside. One resident told the Journal-World that he had been outside since 4:30 a.m. for the event, which featured the KU marching band ...
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday night approved funding the second phase of construction for the city’s new $130 million Municipal Services and Operations campus. Commissioners voted 4-0 to award a contract to the construction firm McCownGordon for just over $57 million of work on the second phase of the MSO campus. Commissioner Bart Littlejohn was absent. As the Journal-World reported, the commission ...
The renovations to Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center could be starting soon, as the City Commission will consider awarding a construction contract for the project this week. On Tuesday night, the commission will consider a contract of just under $4.8 million with Royal Construction Services LLC for renovating the outdoor pool at 727 Kentucky St. If the contract is approved, city staff expects the first of ...