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Lawrence’s Parks and Rec director leaving position
Luis Ruiz, the city’s director of parks, recreation and culture, is leaving his position, effective Oct. 3.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence pool should be open for swim seasons under revised construction timeline
The City of Lawrence has announced an updated two-phase timeline for renovations that should allow the Outdoor Aquatic Center to stay open for swim seasons.
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Sports Pavilion Lawrence to close for a week for renovations
Sports Pavilion Lawrence will be closed Monday through Sunday, Aug. 25-31, for interior facility renovations.
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Downtown Lawrence workers, already hit hard by parking enforcement, lament potential rate increases
The City of Lawrence is considering increasing the cost of parking throughout downtown, expanding enforcement hours and more. People who live and work downtown naturally bear the brunt of these costs.
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Construction underway for 24 tiny shelters behind Lawrence Community Shelter
Work is underway on an expansion of the Lawrence Community Shelter. Two dozen cabin-like shelters will soon be constructed behind the main building. LCS’ director shared updates and plans during a recent tour of the grounds.
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Cardboard recycling dumpster now available at Douglas County Fairgrounds
As cardboard recycling dumpsters at local grocery stores have been filling up fast, the City of Lawrence has added a new location at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to help meet the demand.
City of Lawrence offering forgivable loans for property owners to repair their homes
The City of Lawrence is taking applications for funding to help financially stressed property owners rehabilitate their homes, bring properties into compliance with codes and improve energy efficiency.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Summerfest to return, with drone show that malfunctioned last year
Fingers crossed: The City of Lawrence is planning to hold its Summerfest on July 3, complete with a drone show that never took off last year promised to be “bigger and better.”
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
When parking is free, transit service changes and more to know for Juneteenth in Lawrence
The Lawrence community will celebrate Juneteenth with events on Saturday, but the federal holiday falls on Thursday, June 19. Here’s a quick roundup of closures, changes and more.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city staff still not sharing proposed prices for rec center memberships
Lawrence Parks and Recreation staff members won’t share the actual proposed prices for rec center memberships until next month, but they did share further details and plans with advisory board members Monday.
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