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Health August 16, 2022 - 1:04 pm

Need your vision checked? Lawrence church to host free clinic for everyone ages 15 and up

by Lawrence Times

As part of its efforts to serve the Lawrence community, Victory Bible Church this Saturday will hold a free eyeglass clinic for anyone ages 15 and older, according to Pastor Leo Barbee Jr.

Lawrence Life August 14, 2022 - 2:15 pm

Third annual Kicks 4 Kids shoe drive set for next weekend; organizers accepting donations

by Maya Hodison

Kicks 4 Kids is back again for the third consecutive summer to provide free shoes to young people in the Lawrence community.

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Lawrence news August 12, 2022 - 3:58 pm

Just Food expands to downtown production facility as hunger hits a high

by Jordan Winter

When Chetan Michie joined Just Food as its first sourcing and production manager a few months ago, he didn’t expect to be thrown into one of the largest increases in community hunger the organization has ever seen. 

Lawrence news August 11, 2022 - 10:05 am

Free workshop Saturday in Lawrence to offer tips on protecting legal rights of LGBTQ+ families

by Tricia Masenthin

A partnership between a Lawrence church and attorney aims to educate and empower queer parents and LGBTQ+ community members to safeguard their families’ legal rights.

Health July 27, 2022 - 11:01 am

Kansas expands postpartum Medicaid coverage up to 12 months

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

Kansas mothers now have health care coverage under KanCare up to 12 months post-delivery, and retroactive to April 1, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Tuesday.

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Lawrence news July 25, 2022 - 11:36 am

Lawrence site offering free meals for kids twice a week through Aug. 13

by Lawrence Times

Some of the local sites offering free summer meals for kids will soon wind down for the year, but one more is now available two days a week through Saturday, Aug. 13.

Health July 24, 2022 - 4:41 pm

Who’s getting abortions in Kansas? Plus more FAQs ahead of the Aug. 2 vote

by Mackenzie Clark

On Tuesday, Aug. 2, voters statewide will decide on an issue that could permanently change Kansans’ health care rights.
Who’s getting abortions in Kansas? Here are some stats, plus answers to some FAQs about the amendment vote and what it means.

Health July 19, 2022 - 4:08 pm

Lawrence families create mutual aid network during baby formula shortage

by Jordan Winter

As a group of Lawrence moms and more band together to overcome a nationwide baby formula shortage, they’re showing the power of mutual aid and setting a model for how people in other communities can help their neighbors survive tough times.

Arts & Events July 18, 2022 - 4:44 pm

Application now open for arts grants from the City of Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is one step closer to distributing $150K in grant funding to help the arts and culture sector recover from the pandemic — the application is now available online.

Health July 18, 2022 - 11:22 am

Lawrence health department offering long-term birth control options

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is offering long-term birth control, including an arm implant and two types of IUDs, with flexible payment options. 

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