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Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Aug. 15-21, 2022
Pitcher’s sage, also known as blue sage or Salvia azurea, has begun to bloom in some northeast Kansas prairies and will continue to grace late summer prairies for the next month or so.
Contributions from community members in Lawrence and beyond make couple’s wedding ‘amazing’
Ryan Selleck and his bride, Amanda, had settled on getting hitched at the courthouse. But his mother wanted more for them, and community members in Lawrence and a “beautiful savior” states away made their wedding possible.
Third annual Kicks 4 Kids shoe drive set for next weekend; organizers accepting donations
Kicks 4 Kids is back again for the third consecutive summer to provide free shoes to young people in the Lawrence community.
Lawrence skateboarding scene heading to new heights with donated vertical ramp in skater’s memory
After months of planning, fundraising and support, the local skateboarding community’s donation of a new vertical ramp for Centennial Park has won Lawrence City Commission approval.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Aug. 9, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“This week’s top 4 are all from events we’ve done at the Raven! Thanks so much for attending our events and buying these great books!” the Raven Book Store writes.
City of Lawrence/Courtesy Photo
Calling all dogs! Lawrence’s Pooch Plunge to return
Go dogs, go! To the pool, to the pool! Why? Will they work there? Will they play there? What is waiting for them at the outdoor public pool?
Here are the places in Douglas County where voters said ‘no’ the loudest
A strong majority of voters at all 44 of Douglas County’s polling places voted “no” Tuesday in order to protect abortion rights. But in the heart of Lawrence, in particular, voters said “no” loud and proud.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Vote No Kansas, Douglas County Democrats cheer defeat of constitutional amendment on abortion
Anxiety turned into hope and then into relief Tuesday night as voting results for Kansas’ abortion amendment came in to election watch parties in Lawrence. Melinda Lavon, of Vote No Kansas, said the outcome was a triumph of organization.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence protesters rally in one more push for ‘no’ votes on the Aug. 2 ballot
Lin Marando said her abusive partner drove her to Overland Park for her abortion four years ago. Her decision was nuanced and informed by her own life and body: she was only 20, and she has cystic fibrosis, making her pregnancy high risk.
Tricia Masenthin / Lawrence Times file photo
Want to serve on the Lawrence school board? Here’s your chance to apply
The Lawrence school board is now accepting applications to fill its vacant seventh seat.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for July 26, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“The next few weeks are absolutely packed with great authors and fantastic books, and we hope to see you there!” the Raven Book Store writes.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Access to emergency treatment saved Lawrence mom’s life and enabled her to have three more children
In early 2009, Sarah Smith wanted to be pregnant — but she had two pregnancies that could have been fatal for her. Life-saving health care enabled her to have three more children.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
‘Incompatible with life’ diagnosis, Kansas abortion laws led Lawrence mom to seek health care outside state
In May 2017, Kayla Deere thought she had passed the halfway point of her pregnancy when abnormal sonogram findings alerted her doctor to complications.
If the baby survived birth, he might only live for seconds, minutes, hours, a day. And he would experience trauma.
Who’s getting abortions in Kansas? Plus more FAQs ahead of the Aug. 2 vote
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.
Lawrence families create mutual aid network during baby formula shortage
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.
Lesley Borger, Pizza Tascio / Contributed photo
Restaurant coming soon to Mass Street promises to offer authentic New York-style pizza
Pizza Tascio, coming soon to 1004 Massachusetts St., is “actually authentic New York pizza,” according to owner Erik Borger.
Lawrence health department offering long-term birth control options
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is offering long-term birth control, including an arm implant and two types of IUDs, with flexible payment options.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for July 18-24, 2022
Ironweed is a sturdy perennial that attracts butterflies and other pollinators this time of year. The purple blossoms are like a daisy without the “petals” and supposedly provide a brief, sweet chew.
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