> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Douglas County public notices — week of Oct 23 - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/douglas-county-public-notices-week-of-oct-23/ - Published: 2026-10-23T10:11:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-23T10:11:19.000Z - Description: Legal notices filed in Douglas County the week of Oct 23. - Author: Cronkite - Tags: Lawrence, dnn, #news Sign up for our free newsletter and never miss a story. [Sign up free](https://subscribe.citizenjournal.us/?ref=citizenjournal.us) Published this week: 29 notices — 4 estates and probate, 3 abandoned property and storage, 4 government and finance, 18 other legal notices. Estates and probate ### Estate of Ralph Wermy, Jr. Jeanette Wermy petitioned on October 5, 2026 for letters of administration for the estate, and written defenses are due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 P.M., while creditors must present claims within the deadline stated in the notice (four months from first publication, October 22, 2026, at the latest). 2026-10-22 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=hf6Y6KIOYR45HmYUlt4C-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Estates and probate ### Estate of Donald M. Badger Brent Badger, a son of Donald M. Badger, petitioned to admit Badger's foreign will dated September 5, 2024 to probate, to skip administration, and to have his Douglas County real estate on University Drive in Lawrence assigned under the will. 2026-10-22 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=dmnzxsANH6Ti3ylYLLiQ-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Estates and probate ### Estate of Joan Maureen Clary O'Neill Kathleen Clary Murphy, sister and sole heir, petitioned on October 14, 2026 to be named executrix of the estate, with written defenses due November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and creditor claims due within four months of first publication. 2026-10-20 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=JIo0sad76KgfhWbarQK9-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Estates and probate ### Estate of Paul F. Alexander Craig Franklin Alexander, an heir of Paul F. Alexander, petitioned the Douglas County court to determine descent of real estate described in Section 30, Township 14 South, Range 20 East; no deadline appears in the text provided. 2026-10-16 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=AWXt6sloCpfmVr8SMRws-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Abandoned property and storage ### Abandoned Property: Peter J. McAtee Artisan Management Group says property left at 2500 W. 6th St., Apt. 112, Lawrence may be disposed of on or about November 9, 2026, and Peter J. McAtee can redeem it before then by notifying the landlord and paying expenses, via Jennifer Wright at (785) 843-7333. 2026-10-22 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=l61svI9HJnJ9gB6No2hw-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Abandoned property and storage ### Abandoned Property: Shia M. Blackcloud Artisan Management Group says property left at 2500 W. 6th St., Apt. 513, Lawrence may be disposed of on or about November 9, 2026, and Shia M. Blackcloud can redeem it before then by notifying the landlord and paying expenses, via Jennifer Wright at (785) 843-7333. 2026-10-22 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=xcRlPe0heV3pqfmvYHua-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Abandoned property and storage ### Abandoned Property: Quinton and Debra Cress Midwest Property Management says property left at 213 Hanover Place #1, Lawrence may be disposed of on or about November 17, 2026, and it can be redeemed before then by contacting 785-841-4935 before 5:00 P.M. that day. 2026-10-17 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=wVKUzx93YUYEccg1rUzb-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Government and finance ### Ordinance 10211 Sewer Main Condemnation The City of Lawrence adopted an ordinance condemning land to replace and upsize a sanitary sewer main and extend a new one across reconstructed K-10 Highway (City Project MS1-00001), directing the City Attorney to begin eminent domain proceedings, with the City paying the costs. 2026-10-20 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=KrNicN6vj9V0iRQ9bvOx-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Government and finance ### Ordinance 10240 Land Development Code The City of Lawrence passed an ordinance repealing Chapter 20 of its city code and replacing it with the Land Development Code, October 13, 2026 Edition, prepared by the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Office. 2026-10-20 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=BftHyCaOAhXbQ8EbgvBX-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Government and finance ### Ordinance 10245 DCCCA Revenue Bonds On October 13, 2026 the City of Lawrence passed an ordinance authorizing up to $4,200,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds, Series 2026, for a commercial project for DCCCA, Inc. (sales tax exemption only). 2026-10-20 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=BWfhwzt7ajpTOPRAhHRm-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Government and finance ### USD 348 August 2026 Cash Summary USD 348 posted its monthly cash summary report for August 2026; no dollar amounts appear in the text provided. 2026-10-16 · USD 348 (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.usd348.com/?dl%5Fid=2442&ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### Parsons v. McCormick Divorce Alexia Cho Parsons filed a divorce petition against Keegyn Conley McCormick in Douglas County District Court, with an answer due December 1, 2026 and a hearing set for December 2, 2026. 2026-10-22 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=XV3Z5AABbMr9Eel9oxsc-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### City of Lawrence v. Morgison et al. The City of Lawrence filed an eminent domain petition on October 8, 2026 to condemn land, including a tract at 543 N 3rd St, owned by or claimed by the named defendants; the hearing details are cut off in the text provided. 2026-10-22 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=loQx4BhFOofuQiBtQPkb-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### Independence, Inc. Transit Funding Application Independence, Inc. is applying for federal 5311 rural transportation funds to replace a fleet vehicle and help cover operations, and written comments are accepted until November 3, 2026 at 2001 Haskell Ave, Lawrence. 2026-10-21 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=UimLYUdLbzYOBMzx65xQ-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### Independence, Inc. DBE Vendor Search Independence, Inc. is seeking Kansas-certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise vendors for fuel, insurance, equipment maintenance and storage, and interested companies can contact Bryan Chasteen at 785-843-5576. 2026-10-21 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=uQaamyfUWhuJZ8JpUCOU-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### Douglas County Extension Council Election Douglas County voters can elect twelve Extension Council members on November 6, 2026, from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at Arterra Event Gallery (2161 Quail Creek Drive) or 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Extension Office (2110 Harper Street). 2026-10-20 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=KImPlqaFQbQvcojocYO5-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### Heartland Tow Public Auction Heartland Tow Inc of Basehor will auction six towed vehicles as-is to the highest cash bidder on November 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM, to satisfy a possessory lien; more information at 913-724-8697. 2026-10-17 · Lawrence Journal-World · [Read the full notice](https://ljworld.column.us/search?activeNotice=0OSdlXwAKkoXMaCBnpq0-0&ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### 2020 Levies and Valuations This county budget document lists the 2020 levies and valuations; no figures appear in the text provided. 2026-10-22 · County (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.douglascountyks.org/media/7370?ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### 2021 Levies and Valuations This county budget document lists the 2021 levies and valuations; no figures appear in the text provided. 2026-10-22 · County (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.douglascountyks.org/media/8517?ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### 2022 Levies and Valuations This county budget document lists the 2022 levies and valuations; no figures appear in the text provided. 2026-10-22 · County (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.douglascountyks.org/media/8519?ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### 2023 Levies and Valuations This county budget document lists the 2023 levies and valuations; no figures appear in the text provided. 2026-10-22 · County (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.douglascountyks.org/media/9407?ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### 2024 Levies and Valuations This county budget document lists the 2024 levies and valuations; no figures appear in the text provided. 2026-10-22 · County (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.douglascountyks.org/media/10062?ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### 2025 Levies and Valuations This county budget document lists the 2025 levies and valuations; no figures appear in the text provided. 2026-10-22 · County (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.douglascountyks.org/media/10724?ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### History of Mill Levies This county budget document gives the history of mill levies; no figures appear in the text provided. 2026-10-22 · County (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.douglascountyks.org/media/7372?ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### USD 348 2026-27 Budget at a Glance USD 348 posted its 2026-27 Budget at a Glance summary; no figures or dates appear in the text provided. 2026-10-19 · USD 348 (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.usd348.com/?dl%5Fid=2436&ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### USD 348 2026-27 Form 150 USD 348 posted its 2026-27 Form 150; no figures or dates appear in the text provided. 2026-10-19 · USD 348 (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.usd348.com/?dl%5Fid=2437&ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### USD 348 2026-27 Form 155 USD 348 posted its 2026-27 Form 155; no figures or dates appear in the text provided. 2026-10-19 · USD 348 (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.usd348.com/?dl%5Fid=2438&ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### USD 497 2026-27 Budget Hearing Notice USD 497 posted its 2026-2027 notice of budget hearing; no hearing date or amounts appear in the text provided. 2026-10-18 · USD 497 (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.usd497.org/fs/resource-manager/view/502a31aa-dfce-49c4-a7bc-a219ee955819?ref=citizenjournal.us) Other legal notices ### USD 497 Hearing to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate USD 497 posted a 2026-2027 notice of a hearing to exceed the revenue neutral rate; no hearing date or rate appears in the text provided. 2026-10-18 · USD 497 (website) · [Read the full notice](https://www.usd497.org/fs/resource-manager/view/2c6fed06-e3fc-4cf4-b76b-99743a906abf?ref=citizenjournal.us) *Every notice above is a public record, published because a statute requires it. 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