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Lawrence news March 29, 2022 - 2:44 pm

City of Lawrence selects new leader for Municipal Services and Operations department

by Lawrence Times

Following a national search, the city has selected Melissa Sieben as the new director of Municipal Services and Operations, according to a news release Tuesday.

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Lawrence news March 4, 2022 - 10:50 pm

East Lawrence rec center to close for maintenance

by Lawrence Times

The East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St., will be closed for maintenance next week, according to the city.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times file photo
Health December 31, 2021 - 12:32 pm

City of Lawrence requiring masks in all facilities, suspending exercise and free play at rec centers

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is once again putting in place more strict measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Lawrence news November 22, 2021 - 12:28 am

City of Lawrence, Douglas County plan closures for holiday week; some trash pickup delayed

by Lawrence Times

City of Lawrence and Douglas County government offices will close for the holiday Thursday and Friday, some trash pickup will be delayed, and more tidbits to know for this week.

Business July 15, 2021 - 11:52 am

City of Lawrence issues cease and desist order to AT&T, citing ‘reckless behavior’

by Conner Mitchell

Citing “numerous” complaints from both residents and other utility companies, the city of Lawrence highlighted “instances of AT&T and its contractors hitting other public utility and competitor’s facilities without utility locates being performed in advance” as the impetus for a cease and desist order.

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