Lawrence Datebook highlights and community events
A daily schedule lists a WIC clinic and voucher pickup at Jefferson County Health Department in Oskaloosa, a Brown Bag Concert at lith and Massachusetts streets, a Lawrence Farmers Market on Vermont Street, a Neighborhood Advisory Committee meeting at City Hall, an NAACP gathering at Watkins Community Museum, and an Eudora school board session at the district office. The items include contact numbers and locations for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WIC
Jefferson County Health Department
Walnut
U.S. Highway 59
Oskaloosa
Jfcountyks.com
Massachusetts
Lawrence Farmers Market
Vermont Street
10Th
11Th
City Hall
Sixth
NAACP
Watkins Community of Museum
South Entrance
Mass
Eudora
Elm St
Lawrence police report thefts and burglaries in progress
Two men grabbed shorts and shirts at Kohl’s 3240 Iowa and fled. A car pursuit at U.S. Highway 40 and East 818 Road led to arrests. Other incidents include a woman reporting $7,000+ in stolen items from Kasold Drive and a car theft on West 26th Street with a Celica recovered. Additional losses include cash, a diamond ring, a bracelet, and a camera. Police also note tire slashing at Midway Wholesale and multiple emergency responses by Fire & Medical with several medical and vehicle incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Lawrence
U.S. Highway 40
East 818
Kasold Drive
West 26Th Street
Hardee's
W. 23Rd Street
Hospital Births Report From Lawrence and Nearby Areas
Kerry Lippert and Lawrence Jackson welcome a boy on Tuesday. Jodi Pendleton and Ida on Lawrence celebrate a boy. Michelle Levy and Michael Levy welcome a girl in Lawrence on Tuesday. Tracy Pierson and Jamie Pierson announce a boy in Oskaloosa on Tuesday. Chandsmone Outhonesak and Lawrence report a boy born Friday June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry Lippert
Lawrence Jackson
Lawrence
Uene
Jodi Pendleton
Ida
Michelle
Michael Levy
Tracy
Jamie Pierson
Oskaloosa
E Chandsmone Outhonesak
Corrections To Jefferson County Double Fatality Report
The Kansas Highway Patrol corrected its Sunday report on a Jefferson County double fatality. Judy Knapp of Tonganoxie was identified as northbound traveler on Ferguson Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Highway Patrol
Jefferson County
Judy Knapp
Tonganoxie
Ferguson Road
Old Settlers Reunion Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Oskaloosa residents prepare for a three day event around the town square marking the 100th anniversary of the Old Settler's Reunion. The program includes oral histories, carnival rides, art booths, ragtime music, fiddling, a hay bale toss, cow chip throw, tractor pull, street dances, a pancake feed, a skit, and a parade with horse carriages and floats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Cathy Dailey
Turpin- Tyme Ragsters
Kansas City
Kelly
Diana Wertz
Dailey
Arnie Johnson
Three-vehicle crash blocks I-70 near Lecompton
A Wednesday morning storm caused a hydroplaning crash on I-70 near Lecompton. A 1999 Chevrolet sedan driven by John C. Hutchens, a Topeka resident, collided with a Kenworth semi, sending the truck into a ditch and through a median barrier. Passenger James Irwin of Corsicana Texas sustained a back injury and was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital in good condition. debris and wreckage blocked lanes until about 9:30 a.m. Also noted were a Dunkin Donuts robbery, aquatic center restrictions for a swim meet, and a massage class for couples at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecompton
James Irwin
Corsicana
Tex
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
John C. Hutchens
Topeka
Donald R. Raymond
Cayuga
Gilbert L. Hess Jr
Bellevue
Mich
Kenworth
Contact details and newsroom contacts for The World Journal?
A reader inquiry page lists city editor Mike Shields and staff lines with phone numbers and emails, plus hours for delivering and placing ads. It provides directories for editors and departments including News, Sports, Features, Advertising, and Circulation, with contact options and web forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call City
Mike Shields
News
Ljworld.com
Why KU Uses Chancellor Title Instead of President
Kansas University uses the title chancellor for the chief executive while Kansas State uses president. KU’s chancellor primarily presides over Board of Regents meetings and acts as financial officer. a former faculty president handled executive work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Todd Cohen
KSU
University of Kansas
Clifford S. Griffin
Board of Regents
John Fraser
On the Street On the Street by Rachel Moluf
Residents weigh in on Arrowhead and Kauffman stadium upgrades. Anthony Reyes and lone Unruh express opposing views while Cody Copeland and Prashant Patel offer practical angles. Opinions diverge on spend priorities and facility needs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Datebook
P.O
I/world
LAW Enforcement
Midway
Lawrence-Douglas
Packer Road
Hoch Auditoria Drive
Settlers Drive
15Th St
Kresge Road
Learnard Ave
E. Ninth St
West 24Th Street
North 750 Road
Parkside Drive
Maine Street
Riverfront Plaza
West 27Th Street
Monterey Way
Lindenwood Lane
Louisiana Street
Inverness Drive
East 23Rd Street
Crestline Court
West 15Th Street
Old Settler's Reunion
Judwig
Ijworld.com
Joy Ludwig
ard Gwin/Journal-World Photo
Cher] Bowers
Tegan
Aquatic Center
Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center
Overland Drive
Roger Hill
Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center
Kentucky
Aman
Dunkin Donuts
23Rd St
Mike Pattrick
Pattrick
LMH
Call ConnectCare
N.H
Richard Brack
Ann Gardner
Chuck Woodling
Jworld.com
Jan Biles
A! Banner
Maria Preston
Mpreston
John Taylor
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Bernie Re
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Joe Lewis
By Rachel Moluf
Arrowhead
Kauffman
Anthony Reyes
Lone Unruh
Cody Copeland
JCCC
Prashant
Patel
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