Virus prompts closure of Langston Hughes and Schwegler clubs
Two Boys & Girls Club locations at Langston Hughes and Schwegler elementary schools shut after staff test positive for COVID-19. Langston Hughes closed again June 29, with reopening planned after quarantine. Schwegler closed with June 19 contact risk. The Lawrence school district summer meal site at Schwegler also closed until further notice. meals available at other district sites.
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Rainbow lid art raises funds for Lawrence nonprofits
Lawrence creator Sara Gillum turns discarded plastic lid art into rainbow decorations that sway in the breeze. Each $10 piece funds local groups including Lawrence Mutual Aid Network and Ladybird Diner. Since starting during quarantine, she has donated $400 to several organizations and seen her work spread across Lawrence and beyond.
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Lawrence Mutual Aid Network
Ladybird Diner
Lawrence Community Shelter
Lawrence
Kansas City
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LMH Health
Auren Fox
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Lawrence Public Library Reopens With Limited Capacity
Lawrence Public Library at 707 Vermont St resumes service in a limited capacity. A maximum of 50 visitors may be inside at once with 15 minute browsing and service time and 60 minutes for computer use. Masks are required or disposable masks provided. Staff greet entrants at the door and encourage online browsing first.
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Lawrence Public Library
Brad Allen
Vermont St
Allen
Police union and city propose minor contract extension
City officials and representatives of the Lawrence Police Officers Association say they will extend the current contract for one year with minimal changes due to the coronavirus, keeping wages benefits and working conditions under the present agreement. The City Commission will vote on July 7 to approve the extension, council noting private talks bypass public negotiations amid pandemic concerns.
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Lawrence Police Officers Association
City Commission
Journal-World
Porter Arneill
Journal- World
Tom Markus
Markus
Police Union
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