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Douglas County Commissioners' February 22 agenda covers easements, bridge repairs, health insurance changes, board appointments, and upcoming March meeting topics.

Douglas County's 2017 property values are rising, with most homes, businesses, and farmland worth more than last year.

Douglas County Commissioners' February 15 meeting agenda covers bids, board appointments, and a schedule of upcoming meeting topics through March.

Douglas County Commissioners meet Feb. 8 to discuss an airstrip permit, road improvements, a new behavioral health position, and board appointments.

Douglas County's Behavioral Health Court guides participants through four phases over at least a year toward stability, wellness, and graduation.

Douglas County Commissioners' February 2017 agenda covers consulting contracts, construction projects, insurance coverage, board appointments, and upcoming public meetings.

Douglas County commissioners will review contracts, easements, appointments, and policy updates at their February and March 2017 meetings.

Douglas County Commissioners meet Jan. 25 to review speed limits, energy upgrades, budget software, and emergency communications contracts.

Douglas County's draft Food System Plan outlines 10-year goals to strengthen local food access, farming, and rural character—public comments welcome through February 21.

A new study offers findings and recommendations to help strengthen and grow Douglas County's farmers markets and local food system.

Douglas County is accepting 2017 grant applications for projects that preserve local natural and cultural heritage, due March 15.

This profile looks at Clinton Parkway Farmers Market in West Lawrence, highlighting its growth potential and recommending more vendors, variety, and marketing.

This profile looks at the small Perry-Lecompton Farmers Market and suggests ways to attract more vendors, shoppers, and visibility.

This profile explores the Saturday Lawrence Farmers Market's strengths, challenges like location and pricing, and ideas for its future growth.

A county review finds the Tuesday Downtown Lawrence Farmers Market struggling with location and attendance, and recommends relocating and better coordinating mid-week markets.

This profile highlights Cottin's Hardware Farmers Market's fun, social vibe while recommending ways to boost vendor sales and product variety.

This profile reviews Eudora's farmers market, highlighting its 2016 move, challenges attracting shoppers, and ideas for future growth.

A new report takes a close look at Douglas County's farmers markets, offering findings and ideas to help them grow stronger.

Douglas County urges state lawmakers to ease budget limits, boost mental health funding, and support local control in 2017.