Lawrence City and School Board Contacts for Lawrence KS
The Lawrence City Commission lists Courtney Shipley as mayor and Lisa Larsen as vice mayor with phone numbers and emails for each member. Douglas County and Missioners contact details are provided. The USD 497 school board lists Erica Hill as president with several trustees and contact details. Mailing addresses for commissions and the school board are given at City Hall and TIO McDonald Drive.
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Tio McDonald Drive
Lawrence
Jail Breaks and Whisky Charges in Lawrence 1922
Lawrence Daily Journal World reports Lester Anderson, jailed for dry violation, escaped from city hall rock pile after breaking his ball and chain link. O Hunter jailed for transporting corn whiskey. Jury convicts Sam Sweezer of possessing intoxicants after alleged bottle break during arrest.
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Court of public opinion in Depp Heard feud
Froma Harrop notes the Depp Heard divorce saga continues as public accusations fly. Mutual abuse claims and MeToo usage fuel clicks while experts urge restraint and silence on facts. The piece argues the court should be the actual legal system, not headlines or op eds.
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Journal World Editorial Mission Statement
The Journal World outlines its commitment to accurate fair news reporting without editorializing. It pledges to safeguard citizens rights regardless of race creed or economic status and to expose dishonesty in public affairs while supporting community improvement projects.
Billionaire wealth and power in local towns
In a letter to the editor Candice Davis questions the impact of billionaire benevolence on communities like Bentonville Arkansas. She asks whether wealth translates to sustainable progress and democratic participation, and calls for fair taxes and antimonopoly actions to broaden citizen influence.
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Walmart
Candice Davis
Lawrence
Latin education fuels public school progress and student voices
Laura VanSickle Deavours urges USD 497 to protect Latin instruction in Lawrence public schools. She argues Latin strengthens English, thinking, and reading, and asks the school board to include student and staff input in decisions affecting one teacher programs to preserve emotional safety and academic growth.
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USD 497
Lawrence
Mr. Puckett
Laura VanSickle-Deavours
Latin Nationwide Support From Former Student Emphasis
A Lawrence School alumnus recounts studying Latin from 1986 to 1991 under Anne Shaw, credits Latin with shaping his life, and notes current residence in Seattle where he is an entrepreneur founder of Quinulo and other ventures. He writes to advocate for continued Latin education.
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Lawrence
Prometheus
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Seattle
Anne Shaw
Quinulo
Lawrence Schools Probe Latin Program Cut Prompted by Silence
Last week the Lawrence district announced a plan to cut the high school Latin program without seeking input from students teachers or the community. The decision left teachers feeling undervalued and insecure as hours and positions were discussed hours before any formal notification.
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Lawrence
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Readers are invited to submit signed letters under 250 words. Each letter must include the writer’s full name, address and telephone number. Submissions should be sent to letters at Ijworld.com.
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