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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Douglas County rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in Douglas County received $6.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Lawrence Reporter | Feb 27, 2024

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How much did farmers in Douglas County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

Farms in Douglas County received $4,092,569 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

By Lawrence Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

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City Manager announces new Director of Information Technology

By Lawrence Reporter Report | Jun 3, 2023

City Manager Craig Owens announced on May 31, 2023 that Brian Thomas has been selected as the new Director of Information Technology for the City of Lawrence

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Lawrence City Band summer concerts to kickoff tomorrow night

By Lawrence Reporter Report | Jun 2, 2023

The City of Lawrence is pleased to once again present the Lawrence City Band summer concerts, beginning night of May 31st, in historic South Park.

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City of Lawrence Weekly Traffic Update: May 23, 2023

By Lawrence Reporter Report | May 30, 2023

E. 19th St. Reconstruction Project moves to final phase of construction

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Board of Zoning Appeals June 1 Agenda

By Lawrence Reporter Report | May 29, 2023

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 6:30pm on June 1, 2023.

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City seeks feedback on proposed boards and commissions realignment

By Lawrence Reporter Report | May 29, 2023

In 2022, the Lawrence City Commission asked for a plan to help better align the City’s volunteer boards and commissions to the work of the strategic plan.

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City sets first meeting of Community Police Oversight Work Group

By Lawrence Reporter Report | May 28, 2023

The Community Police Oversight Work Group will hold its first meeting from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 22, in the Jayhawk Room at Fire Station #5, 1911 Stewart Avenue.

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Volunteer camp cleanups coming up in May and June

By Lawrence Reporter Report | May 27, 2023

As part of a coordinated neighborhood cleanup in camping areas occupied by people experiencing homelessness, the City of Lawrence is supporting a community-wide effort to clean in and around some of the camping areas adjacent to our parks and trails.

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Splash pad along Burroughs Creek Trail opens; Summer aquatics schedule announced

By Lawrence Reporter Report | May 26, 2023

Are you ready for summer fun?

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Affordable Housing Advisory Board Special Meeting May 22 Agenda

By Lawrence Reporter Report | May 24, 2023

The Affordable Housing Advisory Board will meet at 10:30am on Monday, May 22 and will be held in hybrid format in Lawrence City Hall and via Zoom video conference.

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KU contractors shift traffic control on Iowa St. for KU Crossing Project

By Lawrence Reporter Report | May 23, 2023

Last Monday, May 15, KU contractors will close 21st St. and Becker Dr. at the Iowa St. intersection and shift the traffic control measures placed on Iowa St.

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Aviation Advisory Board May 17 Agenda

By Lawrence Reporter Report | May 22, 2023

The Aviation Advisory Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 and will be held in a hybrid format.

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TLC Meeting for March

By Lawrence Reporter Reports | Mar 20, 2023

Join us for our March TLC Meeting!

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Heritage Conservation Council announces 2023 grant funding available to conserve landmarks, natural areas

By Lawrence Reporter Reports | Mar 19, 2023

The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council (HCC) announces $210,000 in funding is available through its 2023 Natural & Cultural grant program.

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Appraiser's Office mails change of value notices for properties

By Lawrence Reporter Reports | Mar 16, 2023

The Douglas County Appraiser’s Office mailed change of value notices for about 41,290 properties on Feb. 28. The information includes last year’s value and the new 2023 value.