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Haskell preserving Indian cultures
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Haskell Indian Nations University sure isn't what it used to be. Founded in 1884, Haskell was one of several government-run schools set up to begin the processes for assimilating American Indian children into the white man's culture.

Average sale price up by 6 percent
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Be prepared, be quick and, perhaps, be ready to pay a little bit more than you expected. Those are some of the pieces of advice Lawrence real estate agents had for newcomers to the city's housing market.

Lawrence rich in history
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Lawrence's history is as fertile as the Kansas and Wakarusa river valleys. The city was born out of political passions and played a role in the major stories of the United States -- the displacement of Native Americans, the migration west and the end of slavery.

City's live music options abundant
Thursday, September 25, 2003
In terms of venues, not much has changed in Lawrence during the past year. But when you're Lawrence, that's a good thing, considering live music options are at an all-time peak for the city.

School board braces for challenging year
Thursday, September 25, 2003
The biggest challenge facing the Lawrence school board this year can be summarized in four letters -- NCLB.
The federal education reform act, No Child Left Behind, is putting public school districts across the nation on edge. It requires all students, whether they be poor, non-English speakers or disabled, to be rated "proficient" in math and reading by 2014.

Tips to beginning services in city
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Here are some tips to help in starting services in Lawrence.

School Contact Information
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Contact information for elementary, junior high, high school and school board members.

Seabury launches new facility
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Their tiny, outmoded elementary school building five miles east of Lawrence has been reduced to a memory for students and teachers at Bishop Seabury Academy. A $1.6 million transformation of the former Alvamar Racquet and Swim Club, 4120 Clinton Parkway, resulted in creation of a lush educational atmosphere for the 115 junior high and high school students attending the private Episcopal school.

Onrush of KU students has big economic impact
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Whether it's bars or science research, motels or the arts, Kansas University drives the Lawrence economy. "It's the No. 1 economic engine of Lawrence," said David Burress, a research economist for KU's Policy Research Institute.

City commission consists of five members
Thursday, September 25, 2003
There are five members of the Lawrence City Commission. None of the seats are up for election until 2005. A look at each.

City features 13 departments
Thursday, September 25, 2003
City Manager Mike Wildgen, the only city employee hired by the Lawrence City Commission, directs the city's nearly 800 municipal employees.

County faces ‘important issues'
Thursday, September 25, 2003
The "to do" list keeps growing in Craig Weinaug's office at the Douglas County Courthouse. Among the broad topics tagged for discussion: Lawrence's urban growth area, sales taxes for school, unit road system, building permits for agricultural buildings, adequate public facilities, fire protection in Marion Township, parking at the courthouse, and on and on.

Activities available for children
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Lawrence offers several child-friendly activities.

Arts venues overflowing
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Even if you're new to town, it probably won't be long before you hear someone refer to Lawrence as the City of the Arts.

Art about town
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Here's a look at a few of Lawrence's most popular annual arts events.

Pastors proud of connection to longstanding churches
Thursday, September 25, 2003
The history of three of Lawrence's oldest cities is rooted in the epic clash between those who wanted Kansas to be a slave state and those who were "free staters."

Cuts challenge emergency services
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Kansas has fallen on economic hard times, and even local emergency services are feeling the crunch. "If the economy gets much worse services will have to be cut," Douglas County Sheriff Rick Trapp said. "We haven't had to tighten down that much yet. We're not in dire straights yet."

Neighborhood organizations
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Social organizations
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Service and volunteer organizations
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Special interest groups
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Arts organizations and events
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Faith-based organizations
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Business/Professional
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