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A sweet devotion

Anthony Schwager came home during the third grade with the ...

A sweet devotion

Anthony Schwager came home during the third grade with the ...

Low sales cripple Chrysler further
By Tom Krisher and Ken Thomas - Associated Press Writers
January 8, 2009
Even by the standards of battered automakers, Chrysler is in dire shape. Its sales in December were down a stunning 53 percent, far worse than Ford or General Motors, and analysts say it probably won’t survive the year as an independent company — despite $4 billion in government loans and the possibility of more.
Change overdue for costly U.S. tax code
By Michelle Singletary - The Washington Post
January 8, 2009
It’s the most exasperating time of the year — tax time. While President-elect Barack Obama and Congress debate over what could be $300 billion in tax cuts, one can only hope they will also address the mind-numbing provisions of the tax code. U.S. taxpayers and businesses spend an amazing 7.6 billion hours a year complying with tax-filing requirements, according to data compiled by the National Taxpayer Advocate’s office.
Douglas County Bank honors employees
January 8, 2009
Douglas County Bank recognized 22 employees for their years of service. Mary Grob, vice president, loan services, was honored for 35 years. Grob began working at the bank while she was a student at Lawrence High School, through an office education program, and has been in various positions since.
KU Hospital’s burn center reverified
January 8, 2009
The Burnett Burn Center at Kansas University Hospital has received a three-year reverification from the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons. It is the only facility in the region certified by both national organizations.
Retailers to report December sales figures
January 8, 2009
Just how grim was the Christmas season for the nation’s retailers? The bad news comes today — at least officially — when major chain stores report December sales figures. If preliminary estimates are correct, the holiday season will go down as one of the worst in more than 40 years.
Orthopedic office receives accreditation
January 7, 2009
Lawrence Orthopaedic Surgery PA in Lawrence, was awarded a three-year term of accreditation in MRI services as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology.
Apartment complex schedules open houses
January 7, 2009
Clinton Place Apartments, which provides affordable housing for the elderly and disabled, will have an open house from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
2009 cutoff date set for EQIP, WHIP funding
January 7, 2009
The cutoff date for Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program applications in Kansas to be considered for Fiscal Year 2009 funding will be Jan. 30.
Southwest Airlines’ growth slows to crawl
January 7, 2009
Southwest Airlines Co. grew at its slowest rate in two decades in 2008, reporting Tuesday that its traffic and capacity grew only slightly last year.
IRS shows mercy to delinquent taxpayers
The Associated Press
January 7, 2009
As the nation sinks deeper into recession, the IRS is offering to waive late penalties, negotiate new payment plans and postpone asset seizures for delinquent taxpayers who are financially strapped, but make a good-faith effort to settle their tax debts.
Duplex fight continues at city commission
January 6, 2009
Residents of a northwest Lawrence neighborhood are trying to prevent the development of duplex units near their homes.
Commuting by bike brings tax benefit
By Mike Belt
January 6, 2009
The federal government wants to give you an extra $20 a month.
Nursing industry desperate for new hires
January 6, 2009
Please, please accept a high-paying job with us. In fact, just swing by for an interview and we’ll give you a chance to win cash and prizes.
LMH brings patients state-of-the-art cancer care
By Karrey Britt
January 4, 2009
Eight years ago, cancer patients had to travel out of Lawrence to receive treatments, and there was only one doctor who provided oncology care at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. “A lot of times we would see people lined up to catch a van to go to Topeka to get radiation, and gosh, that’s such a debilitating process,” CEO Gene Meyer said. “It was really depressing what those folks had to go through.”
Year of vanishing brands
Economic crisis leaves holes in business landscape
By Lauren Shepherd and Emily Fredrix - Associated Press Writers
January 4, 2009
Shoppers won’t be picking up ornate lamps from the Bombay Co. in the coming year. Or investing with Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns. No flying to Hawaii on Aloha Airlines or buying ultra-cheap tickets on Skybus, either.
Tech group to learn from business coach
January 4, 2009
A business coach who is helping a Lawrence technology business grow even bigger will share his expertise with other technology leaders and their guests during a meeting this month in Lawrence. Steve Broome, of Peak Performance Associates, will address the Jan. 15 annual meeting of the Lawrence Technology Association. His topic: how to generate impact from innovation through implementation.
A few popular presents rise above the recession
The Washington Post
January 4, 2009
The presents have been unwrapped, the tree taken down. And Santa still hasn’t brought you that Wii. Don’t worry. You are not alone. Despite the economic gloom and doom that saddled this Christmas shopping season, a few products rose above the recession and flew off the shelves faster than eight magical reindeer.
KS taxes fall below expectations
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
January 3, 2009
Kansas collected 7.2 percent less than anticipated in general tax revenues in December, a sign that its budget problems might not have hit bottom. “It’s obviously not looking good at all,” incoming Senate Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jay Emler, a Lindsborg Republican, said Friday.
Farmers paid to help prairie chickens
By Cheryl Wittenauer - Associated Press Writer
January 3, 2009
Farmland owners in certain counties can give prairie chickens a boost while earning income in an unsettling economy. A new state-federal program will pay farmland owners in 11 Missouri counties to set aside land as habitat and nesting grounds for prairie chickens, which once roamed the state’s prairies in the hundreds of thousands.

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