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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 12, 2026 - 7:08 pm

New and reelected Lawrence school board members sworn in

by Maya Hodison

The newly elected and reelected Lawrence school board members took their oaths on Monday to serve Lawrence Public Schools.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 2, 2025 - 8:17 pm

Lawrence City Commissioners Courtney, Polian sworn in, ask to revisit rec center fees

by Mackenzie Clark

New Lawrence City Commissioners Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian, sworn in Tuesday, have asked to revisit fees the city plans to charge residents to access rec centers starting next month.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 2, 2025 - 6:30 pm

Larsen, Littlejohn share parting words as their city commission terms end

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence City Commissioners Lisa Larsen and Bart Littlejohn shared parting words as their terms came to an end Tuesday evening.

Education November 18, 2025 - 2:26 pm

Douglas County elections office confirms results of Lawrence school board, city commission elections

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Douglas County Elections Office has certified the results of the 2025 election, with no changes to the winners of the Lawrence City Commission election and confirmation of a school board seat that had been too close to call.

Education November 10, 2025 - 7:36 pm

Lawrence school board votes to appoint 4th-place candidate to board vacancy

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday voted to appoint whichever candidate lands in fourth place in the final Nov. 7 election results to a vacant board seat.

Education November 7, 2025 - 4:42 pm

Lawrence school board to consider appointing 4th-place candidate, currently Bob Byers, to vacancy

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider appointing to a vacant board seat the fourth-place candidate who marginally loses the Nov. 7 election — likely incumbent Bob Byers.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 4, 2025 - 7:37 pm

Newcomers win Lawrence City Commission race; incumbents hold 2 school board seats

by Lawrence Times

Newcomers Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian won the race for Lawrence City Commission, and incumbents Shannon Kimball and Kelly Jones held strong to their Lawrence school board seats Tuesday night. The third school board seat was too close to call.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 4, 2025 - 4:36 pm

Lawrence voters weigh incumbency vs. ‘fresh blood’

by Maya Hodison

Though some Lawrence voters at the polls Tuesday pushed against the potential return of current and past public officials, others preferred those with experience.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 3, 2025 - 2:43 pm

Lawrence city commissioners voted to implement rec center fees. Some believe they broke a promise. 

by Cuyler Dunn

A lot of people recall a promise from the city that when Sports Pavilion Lawrence opened, it would forever be free to use. But a dozen years later, there appears to be no solid proof that such a pledge was made, and fees are set to go into effect in January.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 2, 2025 - 11:40 pm

Election Day is Tuesday; here’s key info for Lawrence voters

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence voters on Tuesday will elect two city commissioners and three school board members. Here’s what voters should know about how and when to cast their ballots, plus where to learn about the candidates.

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