Finance director to lead Just Food as interim director
Just Food named Brett Salsbury interim executive director effective May 14, succeeding Elizabeth Keever who is stepping down after nine years to join Heartland Community Health Center as chief development officer. Salsbury, who began as an administrative assistant in 2019, has served as finance and development director since 2020 and holds degrees from KU and UNLV.
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Kansas designates sandhill plum as official state fruit
Governor Laura Kelly signed the bill making the sandhill plum Kansas state fruit after a 2021 effort driven by more than 400 fourth and fifth graders from 24 schools. Ten Sabetha Elementary students testified, with the fruit beating red mulberry, American persimmon, and gooseberry. the sandhill plum is a native western Kansas wild plum used by Native Americans.
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End of Life Care Talk Set in Lawrence
Families can learn about end of life care options at a National Healthcare Decisions Day presentation in Lawrence. The session at 11 a.m. Friday at the Senior Resource Center features Jill Craft and Doug las County VNA staff Mickey Dick and Samantha Brummel, who will discuss patient voice in health care and planning before a crisis.
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Suspect Luna Apprehended After Foot Pursuit on Iowa Street
Police followed the fleeing suspect Luna to a business in the 900 block of Iowa Street and arrested him. He was booked into Douglas County Jail, released on a $10,000 bond the next day, and faces a preliminary hearing scheduled for Tuesday.
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North Lawrence gains a Welcome sign and renewed pride
Neighborhood residents celebrate a new Welcome to North Lawrence sign along North Second Street near the Union Pacific Depot. The city funded installation and lighting, while Benda financed the fabrication. Plans for levee-side retail development continue to be discussed at City Hall as North Lawrence seeks stronger ties to downtown Lawrence.
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