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Applications open in Douglas County for cultural, natural heritage and historic preservation grants
People in Douglas County can apply to receive grant funding for projects focused on cultural and natural heritage as well as historic preservation.
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Incumbent Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly advances to general election
Voters in the Douglas County Commission’s 1st District chose incumbent Patrick Kelly over Dustin Stumblingbear […]
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It’s Election Day! Here’s how to cast your ballot in Douglas County
All registered Kansas voters may vote in today’s special primary election. Here’s what you need to know to cast your ballot.
Meet the Democratic candidates for Douglas County Commission District 1
Voters in the first Douglas County commission district who are registered as Democrats will soon decide which candidate advances to face two opponents in the general election.
Lawrence elected leaders face threats, polarization in a changing climate for public servants
When she first ran for election to the Lawrence school board more than a decade ago, Shannon Kimball wanted to help her community and her city’s public schools. Her most recent term has shown her a side of the job she hadn’t seen before.
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Douglas County Commissioner Shannon Portillo accepts job in Arizona
Douglas County Commissioner Shannon Portillo has accepted a position at Arizona State University and will soon leave her role on the commission, she announced Monday.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Douglas County voters: Here’s who’s running for office after the first of two filing deadlines
The first of two filing deadlines to run for elected office this year was noon Wednesday. Here are the candidates who have filed for those offices, plus issues that will be on the ballots.
Want to run for office this year? Here are the filing deadlines
Some, but not all, election filing deadlines are different this year because of the delay caused by redistricting.
Douglas County Commission focuses on landlord relations during work session on needs of unhoused people
Douglas County Commissioners on Wednesday heard the challenges facing an end to chronic homelessness in the county.
Douglas County commissioners discuss First Amendment rights in regards to public comment
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday had their own comments following a public comment about public comment.



