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Kaw Valley Almanac for April 6-12, 2026
A sure sign of spring is when the delicately lobed dutchman’s breeches leaves are joined by those white, upside down row white pants/flowers, with yellow belts at the bottom signaling the queen bumblebee where to poke her long tongue for nectar.
Kaw Valley Almanac for April 6-12, 2026
A sure sign of spring is when the delicately lobed dutchman’s breeches leaves are joined by those white, upside down row white pants/flowers, with yellow belts at the bottom signaling the queen bumblebee where to poke her long tongue for nectar.
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Constitutional Freedom group opposing abortion amendment on Aug. 2 ballot in Kansas
Retired Presbyterian minister Jay McKell places faith in the idea God wants women to freely exercise their right to make decisions about abortion without excessive government intrusion.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 6-12, 2022
Many roadsides are currently showcasing clusters of white dogwood blossoms. Many pollinators love their four-petaled flowers, including this summer azure butterfly.
LDCFM/Contributed Photo
Fire Medical responders challenge you to learn to save a life — it might be easier than you think
Starting chest compressions before first responders arrive increases the chance that a person will survive a cardiac arrest by three times. But in Douglas County, bystanders start hands-only CPR just about half as often as the national average.
Kansas nurses call for action to protect health workers against workplace violence
Kansas nurses are demanding more be done to protect health workers in response to the attack Wednesday at an Oklahoma hospital and rising violence against medical staff.
Christina Craig/Lawrence Times
Rally calls for Kansas voters to Vote No on Aug. 2
Hundreds of community members and representatives of local organizations rallied at South Park on Saturday, urging Kansans to oppose a constitutional amendment that would remove legal protections of abortion in Kansas.
Alleged driver arrested in crash that killed Eudora girl
The man who was allegedly driving a van that struck a motorcycle in a fatal crash last month has been arrested in Martinsville, Indiana, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
‘The fight never quits’ for cancer survivors, supporters of Relay for Life
Organizers of the annual global event and fundraiser hosted by the American Cancer Society have planned a big comeback for the 2022 Douglas County Relay for Life.
Contributed/DeAnna Mylander
New studio in Lawrence combines art, athletics and 19-foot-tall silks
Silks are where DeAnna Mylander’s love of dance, gymnastics and rock climbing converge. Aerial athletic practice is also artistic, she said. She’s opening a studio in Lawrence called Inspired Aerial Arts, and those who are interested can try silks at an event this Saturday.
Molly Adams / The Lawrence Times
Students persevere to overcome obstacles and graduate from Lawrence’s adult education program
A gymnasium filled with friends, families and supporters on Thursday evening celebrated the accomplishments of local students who overcame adversity to graduate this year from the Lawrence school district’s Adult Learning Center and Diploma Completion Program.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence changes compost facility schedule; no more woodchips for sale for now
Because of “tremendous turnout” at city-load Saturdays so far this year, the City of Lawrence has made changes to the Compost Facility’s summer schedule.
Vote No August 2 Rally and March scheduled for Saturday in Lawrence
Several local organizations and groups are partnering for an upcoming rally and march to call for people to vote no to the Aug. 2 ballot question that would remove legal protection of abortions in Kansas and pave the way for a total ban.
Liberty Memorial Central selects academic interventionist for administrator role
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School has selected its current academic interventionist, Brandy Taylor, as the school’s next assistant principal and athletic director, according to a news release from the district.
Moms to wear orange, host Gun Violence Awareness Day rally in South Park
The Douglas County chapter of Moms Demand Action will observe the 8th National Gun Violence Awareness Day by wearing orange and collecting donations for survivors of domestic violence.
Heritage Conservation Council to host preservation conference in Baldwin City
The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council will host a two-day conference on local history, heritage and preservation efforts, featuring a diverse group of speakers and tours of historic landmarks.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Douglas County voters: Here’s who’s running for office after the first of two filing deadlines
The first of two filing deadlines to run for elected office this year was noon Wednesday. Here are the candidates who have filed for those offices, plus issues that will be on the ballots.
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