Lawrence Peace Corps volunteer heading to Gambia
Lawrence resident Calvin DeWitt, 22, is among the first to volunteer since the Peace Corps resumed after the COVID-19 pause. He will train for three months then teach in Gambia for 27 months starting June 6, joining a wave of volunteers helping education and development amid vaccination and public health efforts. DeWitt, a 2018 Lawrence High graduate, earned economics at George Washington University and spoke of growth through serving abroad.
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Kansans Embrace World's Largest Things And Kitsch
Erika Nelson sings of Kansas pride through huge roadside icons from Lucas to Goessel and Big Brutus. Her World’s Largest Souvenir Travel Plate joins a tapestry of oddball sites, festivals, and oversized art reflecting regional identity and pioneer spirit.
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