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Grant funding available for Douglas County projects on cultural and natural heritage, historic preservation
Douglas County community members have an opportunity to earn grant funding for projects that highlight cultural or natural heritage or preserve historic sites.
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City to clear North Lawrence campsite Monday
Camping will no longer be allowed in the North Lawrence area behind Johnny’s Tavern effective Monday. Advocates dispute the city’s account that many former residents have “exited street homelessness.”
Meeting set to gather feedback on Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, ideas for renovations
The City of Lawrence is planning a major renovation of the Outdoor Aquatic Center, and city staff members want to hear ideas and thoughts from the community about what the updated pool should look like.
Stan Herd earthwork highlights opposition to solar energy project as Douglas County Commission’s decision looms
Opponents of a planned solar energy project have joined with Lawrence artist Stan Herd to create an earthwork ahead of the Douglas County commissioners’ special Saturday meeting where they will vote on the project permit.
Lawrence city Commission
KU Powwow, Juneteenth, Busker Festival and more to receive city funding
The KU Powwow and Cultural Arts Festival, Free State Festival and Paper Plains Zine Fest are among 32 events set to receive funding from the City of Lawrence this year.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 14, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence City Commission denies Alvadora Apartments’ request to remove eastern gate
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted against allowing Alvadora Apartments to remove the gate that blocks residents’ access to one of the complex’s two entrances.
Douglas County Commission
Renovations complete in the Douglas County Commission meeting room
The renovated Douglas County Commission meeting room in the historic courthouse was completed just in time for new elected officials to be sworn in Monday.
Douglas County elected officials sworn in
Several Douglas County elected officials — including two who will expand the county commission to five members and a new district attorney — took their oaths of office during a ceremony Monday morning at the historic county courthouse.
Douglas County Commission meeting room renovations are nearing completion
The Douglas County Commission’s meeting room will have space at the dais for the two new commissioners joining in the new year. The room has also undergone restoration, renovation, reconfiguration and more.