Perseverance Pays Off at Lawrence GED Graduation
April Schwindt, who left school in eighth grade, faced early motherhood, relapse, and prison before moving from Ottawa to Lawrence. After 22 years away, she earned her GED with 71 others at the Adult Learning Center graduation, expressing relief and newfound possibilities.
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April Schwindt
Schwindt
Ottawa
Lawrence
Adult Learning Center
Lawrence High School
Amber Wiscombe
Faculty Students Push Back on KU Budget Cuts
Interim Provost Carl Lerner faced questions from faculty and students at a Kansas town hall as the University of Kansas explains a $20 million budget cut for the Lawrence campus next year.
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University of Kansas
Carl Lerner
University
Lawrence
Aldi to Open Lawrence Store June 28
Aldi officials announced the new Lawrence discount grocery store near 31st and Iowa street will open on June 28, answering a flurry of questions about the opening date.
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Aldi
Lawrence
31St
Iowa Street
Free summer fitness classes at Lawrence library lawn
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department and Lawrence Public Library offer free Friday morning fitness on the library lawn at 707 Vermont St from 7 to 8 am all summer. Starting today with yoga led by LeAnna Henning, the schedule includes Vogi lates, POUND, Booty Blast, Tone Zone, Yoga, Bull Yoga, and Zumba from mid June to late July. no registration required for ages 15 and up on a first come basis.
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Lawrence Public Library
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LeAnna Henning
LPRD
Vogi Lates
Fran Hopkins
Pound
Marisa Bregman
Mea Austin
Melanie Johnson
Tatum Bandy
Bethany Hess
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