Lawrence community calendar highlights today and tomorrow
A busy schedule of public health screenings and immunizations at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 200 Maine, including a 9 a.m. to noon session for seniors at Babcock Place. Also listed are Books & Babies at the Library, meetings for the Sesquicentennial Commission and Planning Commission, and several community education events at the library, Bert Nash Center, and local parks.
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Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
Babcock Place
Mass
Lawrence Public Library
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
E. Eighth St
Lawrence Sesquicentennial Commission
Lawrence Public Schools
McDonald Drive
Bert Nash
Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission
Sixth
Massachusetts
Aimee's Coffee House
Douglas County Commission
Burglary Report In Lecompton Sees Theft Of TV And Stereo
A Douglas County Sheriff's report states a 45-year-old woman reported a burglary in the 1700 block of East 100 Road near Lecompton. Entry was through an unlocked door and losses totaled $1,200 for a television and stereo.
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East 100 Road
Lecompton
Douglas County
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Reports No Births
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported no births on Tuesday. The Journal-World notes the policy of correcting significant errors if brought to editors, inviting readers to call or email for corrections.
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Journal-World
Jworld.com
KDOT to Study K-10 Corridor This Fall
Kansas Department of Transportation plans a fall study of the K-10 corridor from I-435 in Overland Park to Franklin Road in Lawrence. The review will assess operations safety and traffic growth, consider land use and future interchanges, and examine potential additions such as carpool and bike lanes with Douglas and Johnson counties. Public meetings will gather input, and no funding is set yet.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Kansas Department of Transportation
Topeka
Douglas
Johnson
Chris Herrick
KDOT
Johnson County
Herrick
Overland Park
Franklin Road
KU Alumni to honor top seniors from 17 area high schools
The Kansas University Alumni Association will recognize top ten percent seniors from 17 northeast Kansas high schools at a 7 p.m. Lied Center dinner and program. Speaker John Stephens and Sheila Immel will present the awards. Also noted is a new Joseph B Slowinski Award in snake systematics funded by the Center for North American Herpetology in memory of KU alumnus slowed by a Burmese king cobra bite. The rest reports a theft of two Sheltie show dogs in rural Douglas County, a free speech and language screening at KU, and a federal fire grant aiding Tonganoxio firefighters with funds of 49 470 higher than other communities.
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The
Kansas University Alumni Association
Kansas
Douglas
Jefferson
Leavenworth
John Stephens
Sheila Immel
Alumni Association
Kansas University
Joseph Bruno Slowinski
California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco
Burma
Kansas City
Joseph B. Slowinski
Center For North American Herpetology
Schiefelbusch
Haworth Hall
Sunnyside Ave
Lawrence Sertoma Club
Douglas County
Tonganoxie
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Fire Administration
KU Spanish Classes for Children Open at Trinity Center
Kansas University's Strategic Learning Center at Trinity Lutheran Church announces Spanish classes for children in grades 1 to 3 starting in October. The program costs 35 dollars per month, taught by Jennie Lichter, an Overland Park senior studying education. Call 331-3236 to enroll.
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Kansas University
Strategic Learning Center
Trinity Lutheran Church
N.H
Jennie Lichter
Overland Park
Contact U Local Newsroom Directory and Numbers
A contact listing for the newspaper providing street and online addresses plus phone numbers for city editor Mike Shields and other editors. Includes advertising, circulation, and customer service contacts with hours and redelivery guarantee.
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Mike Shields
Ljworld.com
Late Night with Roy Williams Preseason Fest Set for Oct 11
The annual basketball fan fest is scheduled for Oct 11 at Allen Fieldhouse with Homecoming that weekend. KU football hosts Colorado on Oct 12.
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Allen Fieldhouse
Colorado
Call Sound Off Voice Line for Questions
Readers are invited to call 832 7297 to leave a question for the Sound Off segment. A recording instructs callers how to leave their inquiries, enabling community feedback and participation.
On the Street On the Street
Citizens in Lawrence share views on voting with varied reasons. Amy Jecheva praises setting a good example for her child while Mike Taylor notes voting as routine through school influence. Terry L Ecuyer votes consistently regardless of his kids. Louise Pennewell explains she accompanies her daughter who wanted to vote.
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Amy Jecheva
Lawrence
Louise Pennewell
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Kansas Land Trust
New City Park
Folks Road
Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center
Overland Drive
Datebook
P.O
Ijworld.com
LAW Enforcement
Lawrence Douglas County
Seventh St. E
Ousdahl Road
Haskell Avenue
West 23Rd Street
Baldwin
Harper Street
Kentucky Street
Jayhawk Boulevard
Clinton Parkway
Arkansas Street
Kensington Road
West 23Rd Terrace
Church Street
Eudora
Vermont Street
Kasold Drive
West Second Terrace
Indian Avenue
Lawrence Humane Society
Scott McClurg
Journal-World Photo
Darren McCarter
St. Joseph, Mo
Wescoe Beach
Mpaget
Mindie Paget
KU Alumni Association
Joseph T. Collins
East 300 Road
Call City
News
Richard Brack
John Taylor
Dave Toplikar
Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
Ann Gardner
Chuck Woodling
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Chad Lawhorn
Clawhorn
al Bonner
Joe Lewis
Jlewis
Roy Williams
By Abby Mills
Dillons
19Th
Mike Taylor
Cottonwood Inc
Terry L’'Ecuyer
Mmeine
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