Forum covers response to loss of city SRS office
Lawrence residents and leaders gathered to discuss the upcoming closure of the Lawrence SRS office on October 1. More than 97 attended, with groups voicing needs for information, planning, and direct contact as providers and recipients brace for service disruptions.
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Lawrence Amateur Golf Leads After First Day at Eagle Bend
Spencer Wilson sits atop the Lawrence Amateur Golf Association city tournament after day one at Eagle Bend. The event resumes today at Lawrence Country Club with continued competition and a diverse urban music initiative discussed on Page 5B.
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Ultra marathon canoe race tests endurance on Kansas River
Joe Baisa of St. Louis recalled the Kawnivore 100 as a scavenger hunt for deep water. The 100-mile ultra marathon began in Manhattan on Friday and ended in Lawrence on Saturday, with participants navigating a river described as the devil's playground.
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Lawrence Public Library to unveil 18 million expansion design
On Monday the Lawrence Public Library will present the designs for an $18 million expansion project, outlining new spaces and improved facilities for the community. The event showcases architectural concepts and the anticipated timeline for construction and completion.
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Downtown Lawrence parking debate on Sidewalk Sale Day
Reporter tests downtown parking on Sidewalk Sale Day in Lawrence, driving an old F-150 to explore walk times and space availability. Cathy Hamilton calls the issue a perception problem after 23 years in downtown, while City Commissioner Bob Schumm notes free two hour lots nearby and two hour meters elsewhere. The piece cites garages and meters on Massachusetts Street and Sixth and New Hampshire streets as options.
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KU astronomy professor Barbara Twarog rocks 16 notable achievements
Kansas University astronomy professor Barbara Anthony Twarog, a KU Women’s Hall of Fame member, shares 16 milestones from growing up in South Bend to becoming KU’s first woman in the physics faculty in 1982. She recalls early telescope memories, breaking barriers, and collaborative work with husband Bruce.
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