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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 7, 2026 - 6:35 pm

Save the date: Lawrence’s electronics recycling day coming up

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence’s annual electronics recycling event is coming up, and it will be hosted at the Douglas County Fairgrounds this year.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 1, 2026 - 3:31 pm

Where to cool off in Lawrence during this week’s extreme heat

by Courtney Lane

With Lawrence facing an extreme heat warning for the remainder of the week, folks in town should take precautions and make use of local cooling resources.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 16, 2026 - 9:41 pm

Lawrence’s Community Building to remain fee-free for the rest of the year

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to keep the recreational facilities at the Community Building fee-free to use for the remainder of the year.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 26, 2026 - 7:45 pm

Lawrence’s summer of soccer continues with these events

by Courtney Lane

With less than three weeks until the World Cup arrives in the United States, Lawrence is in celebration mode with these upcoming events.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 24, 2026 - 2:56 pm

Lawrence City Band to kick off summer of free concerts

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence City Band will kick off its summer series of free concerts this week at South Park.

Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Education May 21, 2026 - 6:06 pm

Free lunches and meal kits will be available for Lawrence kids this summer

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Public Schools will offer free meals and meal kits to all kids in the community this summer, as well as special event days with storytellers and the library’s bookmobile.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 16, 2026 - 11:01 am

LINK community meals are now a program of Lawrence’s Homeless Resource Center

by Mackenzie Clark

LINK community meals will continue as a program of Lawrence’s Homeless Resource Center, the HRC has announced.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life April 9, 2026 - 10:22 pm

Lawrence gearing up for summer of soccer

by Courtney Lane

For Oumar Seck, his family and his team, futbol is not just a sport; it’s about bringing people together. As Lawrence prepares to host Team Algeria’s base camp for the World Cup, the community is invited to join in the fun and build memories.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Environment March 31, 2026 - 4:15 pm

City staff will load compost, woodchips for residents at upcoming event

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s City Compost Facility will soon host the first city-load event of the year, where staffers load compost and woodchips into residents’ trucks or trailers.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education March 15, 2026 - 6:18 pm

Lawrence Public Library launches free tutoring program to promote literacy

by Lawrence Times

Folks ages 16 and older can now get free, one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve their literacy skills through the Lawrence Public Library.

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