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COVID-19 response in Douglas County, Kansas (2020)

Collected by: University of Kansas

Archived since: Mar, 2020

Description:

This archive documents the response to, narrative of, and events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in Douglas County and at the University of Kansas. This includes the efforts of the University, county and cities governments, businesses, and the community at large. Some of the sources included in this archive are official university websites, county and city government pages, and news stories. This archive attempts to track and gather the digital response of the county, University, and their communities to the COVID-19 pandemic and the events and changes that followed. As this is still on ongoing situation, more websites are added as new information and procedures emerge

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Title: City of Lawrence providing place to shower, wash clothes for those in need

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/apr/01/city-of-lawrence-providing-place-to-shower-wash-clothes-for-those-in-need/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City extends deadline for residents to make sidewalk repairs

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/apr/02/city-extends-deadline-for-residents-to-make-sidewalk-repairs/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City of Lawrence cancels several meetings, announces new meeting procedures

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/apr/03/city-of-lawrence-cancels-several-meetings-announces-new-meeting-procedures/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence outdoor pool will again provide a place to shower for those in need

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/apr/06/lawrence-outdoor-pool-will-again-provide-a-place-to-shower-for-those-in-need/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence Transit begins rear-door boarding for bus passengers

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/apr/07/lawrence-transit-begins-rear-door-boarding-for-bus-passengers/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City of Lawrence to receive $446,000 as part of the coronavirus relief package; more aid expected

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/apr/15/city-of-lawrence-to-receive-446000-as-part-of-the-coronavirus-relief-package-more-aid-expected/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City to delay new water billing method that charges more for high usage

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/apr/16/city-to-delay-new-water-billing-method-that-charges-more-for-high-usage/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Restrooms and water fountains at Lawrence parks to remain closed

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/apr/16/restrooms-and-water-fountains-at-city-parks-to-remain-closed/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Local leaders say police, medics and other city workers have ‘adequate’ supply of protective gear, but shortage is felt locally

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/apr/19/local-leaders-say-police-medics-and-health-care-workers-have-adequate-supply-of-protective-gear-but-shortage-is-felt-locally/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence to reopen city golf course with new distancing measures

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/apr/21/lawrence-to-reopen-city-golf-course-with-new-distancing-measures/

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Subject:   City government

Title: For essential city employees, reporting to work includes face masks and daily temperature checks

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/apr/24/for-essential-city-employees-reporting-to-work-includes-face-masks-and-daily-temperature-checks/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City to keep program in place into fall that allows downtown businesses to use parking stalls for seating and sales

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/aug/04/city-to-keep-program-in-place-into-fall-that-allows-downtown-businesses-to-use-parking-stalls-for-seating-and-sales/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Two city employees test positive for COVID-19, including one police officer

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/aug/17/two-city-employees-test-positive-for-covid-19-including-one-police-officer/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Local officials provide more details about proposed campsite for homeless people, potential locations

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/aug/23/local-officials-provide-more-details-about-proposed-campsite-for-homeless-people-potential-locations/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Parks and Rec cancels winter sports and other activities through at least January

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/dec/10/parks-and-rec-cancels-winter-sports-and-other-activities-through-at-least-january/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence City Commission to consider creating temporary program to shelter homeless people in hotels

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/dec/14/lawrence-city-commission-to-consider-creating-temporary-program-to-shelter-homeless-people-in-hotels/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence’s annual statement to legislators calls for support of local control in pandemic response

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/dec/17/lawrences-annual-statement-to-legislators-calls-for-support-of-local-control-in-pandemic-response/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Parks and Recreation to delay reopening plan, affecting tournaments and rec center access

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/jul/04/parks-and-recreation-to-delay-reopening-plan-affecting-tournaments-and-rec-center-access/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City of Lawrence participating in study to test sewage for prevalence of coronavirus infections

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/jul/24/city-of-lawrence-participating-in-study-to-test-sewage-for-prevalence-of-coronavirus-infections/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City Commission to review program that allows downtown businesses to use parking stalls for seating and sales

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/jul/31/city-commission-to-review-program-that-allows-downtown-businesses-to-use-parking-stalls-for-seating-and-sales/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence City Commission supportive of new downtown layout, but open to other options

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/jun/02/lawrence-city-commission-supportive-of-new-downtown-layout-but-open-to-other-options/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence City Commission to consider updated downtown layout to respond to coronavirus

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/jun/15/lawrence-city-commission-to-consider-updated-downtown-layout-to-respond-to-coronavirus/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City leaders approve code changes to allow for new downtown Lawrence layout; parking details still up for discussion

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/jun/17/city-leaders-approve-code-changes-to-allow-for-new-downtown-lawrence-layout-parking-details-still-up-for-discussion/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City seeking more input on strategic plan and spending priorities amid pandemic and racial justice issues

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/jun/25/city-seeking-more-input-on-strategic-plan-and-spending-priorities-amid-pandemic-and-racial-justice-issues/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City to begin roadwork for temporary downtown layout to respond to coronavirus

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/jun/26/city-to-begin-roadwork-for-temporary-downtown-layout-to-respond-to-coronavirus/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Third city employee tests positive for COVID-19

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/jun/26/third-city-employee-tests-positive-for-covid-19/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence Public Library reopens, but visits are limited and face masks required

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/jun/29/lawrence-public-library-reopens-but-visits-are-limited-and-face-masks-required/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City cancels some nonessential events and activities because of coronavirus

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/12/city-cancels-some-nonessential-events-and-activities-because-of-coronavirus/

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Subject:   City government

Title: As virus spreads, Lawrence City Commission works to reduce attendance at next meeting

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/13/as-virus-spreads-lawrence-city-commission-works-to-reduce-attendance-at-next-meeting/

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Subject:   City government

Title: To avoid crowd, city defers all major agenda items for Lawrence City Commission meeting

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/16/to-avoid-crowd-city-defers-all-major-agenda-items-for-lawrence-city-commission-meeting/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence suspends parking enforcement for at least 2 weeks

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/17/lawrence-suspends-parking-enforcement-for-at-least-2-weeks/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City to begin marking curbside pickup stalls for downtown businesses during coronavirus outbreak

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/19/city-marking-curbside-pickup-stalls-for-downtown-businesses-during-coronavirus-outbreak/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City of Lawrence closes compost facility, postpones all sales and brush drop-off

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/19/city-of-lawrence-closes-compost-facility-postpones-all-sales-and-brush-drop-off/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City officials bracing for economic hit to Lawrence businesses, sales tax collections

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/19/city-officials-bracing-for-economic-hit-to-lawrence-businesses-sales-tax-collections/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence extends closures of rec centers, cancels programs through May 17

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/19/lawrence-extends-closures-of-rec-centers-cancels-programs-through-may-17/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Several upcoming City of Lawrence meetings canceled due to COVID-19; virtual meetings under consideration

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/19/several-upcoming-city-of-lawrence-meetings-canceled-due-to-covid-19-virtual-meetings-under-consideration/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence library extends closure into mid-May

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/20/lawrence-library-extends-closure-into-mid-may/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Community leaders to host COVID-19 press briefing; recording will be shared with public

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/23/community-leaders-to-host-covid-19-press-briefing-recording-will-be-shared-with-public/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City of Lawrence will continue to pay all employees, but some will be assigned new duties

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/29/city-of-lawrence-will-continue-to-pay-all-employees-but-some-will-be-assigned-new-duties/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Wipes, socks and T-shirts causing sewage backups; city asks residents to flush only toilet paper

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/mar/31/wipes-socks-and-t-shirts-causing-sewage-backups-city-asks-residents-to-flush-only-toilet-paper/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence leaders question whether city should continue to postpone policy decisions

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/06/lawrence-leaders-question-whether-city-should-continue-to-postpone-policy-decisions/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City projections estimate multimillion-dollar revenue loss due to pandemic; city leaders to consider budget changes

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/10/city-projections-estimate-multimillion-dollar-revenue-loss-due-to-pandemic-city-leaders-to-consider-budget-changes/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Moran voices support for liability protections for colleges reopening from COVID-19, says he would support a narrower stimulus bill

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/12/moran-voices-support-for-liability-protections-for-colleges-reopening-from-covid-19-says-he-would-support-a-more-narrow-stimulus-bill/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Some restaurants look to provide outside dining; city to consider more flexibility for downtown restaurants

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/13/some-restaurants-look-to-provide-outside-dining-city-to-consider-more-flexibility-for-downtown-restaurants/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence Parks and Recreation facilities won’t reopen on May 18

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/15/lawrence-parks-and-recreation-facilities-wont-reopen-on-may-18/

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Subject:   City government

Title: ‘Cuts are going to be necessary’: Lawrence leaders prepare for tough budget choices amid falling revenue projections

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/17/cuts-are-going-to-be-necessary-city-leaders-prepare-for-tough-budget-choices-amid-falling-revenue-projections/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence outdoor pool to remain closed this summer

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/20/lawrence-outdoor-pool-to-remain-closed-this-summer/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City of Lawrence releases plan to reopen City Hall and other buildings to the public

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/22/city-of-lawrence-releases-plan-to-reopen-city-hall-and-other-buildings-to-the-public/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Keeping Lawrence outdoor pools and rec centers closed ‘first of many difficult decisions,’ leaders say

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/25/keeping-lawrence-outdoor-pools-and-rec-centers-closed-first-of-many-difficult-decisions-leaders-say/

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Subject:   City government

Title: With Lawrence parks and rec buildings closed, fitness instructors provide free online workouts

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/25/with-lawrence-parks-and-rec-buildings-closed-fitness-instructors-provide-free-online-workouts/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City further extends deadline for residents to make sidewalk repairs

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/26/city-further-extends-deadline-for-residents-to-make-sidewalk-repairs/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence City Band summer concert series canceled because of pandemic

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/28/lawrence-city-band-summer-concert-series-canceled-because-of-pandemic/

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Subject:   City government

Title: To respond to COVID-19, proposed downtown layout would have less space for cars, more for pedestrians and outdoor dining

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/may/31/to-respond-to-covid-19-proposed-downtown-layout-would-cede-some-space-from-cars-for-pedestrians-and-outdoor-dining/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Adjusting to pandemic, downtown to have virtual holiday lighting event and more safe shopping options

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/nov/18/adjusting-to-pandemic-downtown-to-have-virtual-holiday-lighting-event-and-more-safe-shopping-options/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence City Commission to consider extending downtown program allowing expanded outdoor dining, sales

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/oct/05/lawrence-city-commission-to-consider-extending-downtown-program-allowing-expanded-outdoor-dining-sales/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Though city leaders approve temporary campsite for homeless people, they stress need for long-term solutions

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/oct/07/though-city-leaders-approve-temporary-campsite-for-homeless-people-they-stress-need-for-long-term-solutions/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City seeks input from residents regarding how pandemic affects long-term plan for downtown

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/oct/15/city-seeks-input-from-residents-regarding-how-pandemic-affects-long-term-plan-for-downtown/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City of Lawrence to soon begin providing utility assistance to those who have lost income due to the pandemic

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/oct/22/city-of-lawrence-to-soon-begin-providing-utility-assistance-to-those-who-have-lost-income-due-to-the-pandemic/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City of Lawrence changes virtual meeting procedures in effort to make public comment easier

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/oct/26/city-of-lawrence-changes-virtual-meeting-procedures-in-effort-to-make-public-comment-easier/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence City Commission to receive report on local COVID-19 situation, including update on demographics and reopening goals

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/sep/04/lawrence-city-commission-to-receive-report-on-local-covid-19-situation-including-update-on-demographics-and-reopening-goals/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Public health officials say plan is in the works to enforce new order regarding alcohol service at bars, restaurants

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/sep/08/public-health-officials-say-plan-is-in-the-works-to-enforce-new-order-regarding-restaurants-and-bars/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City leaders considering ordinance to make violating pandemic health orders a municipal offense

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/sep/16/city-leaders-considering-ordinance-to-make-violating-pandemic-health-orders-municipal-offense/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City leaders express interest in creating ordinance that would make disregarding health orders a municipal offense

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/sep/16/city-leaders-express-interest-in-creating-ordinance-that-would-make-disregarding-health-orders-a-municipal-offense/

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Subject:   City government

Title: Lawrence City Commission approves ordinance to make violating pandemic health orders a municipal offense

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/sep/17/lawrence-city-commission-approves-ordinance-to-make-violating-pandemic-health-orders-a-municipal-offense/

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Subject:   City government

Title: City’s $1.5M in CARES funding to support utility bill assistance, air-cleaning systems, child care and other programs

URL: https://www2.ljworld.com/news/city-government/2020/sep/23/citys-1-75m-in-cares-funding-to-support-utility-bill-assistance-air-cleaning-systems-child-care-and-other-programs/

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Subject:   City government

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