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Education August 17, 2025 - 1:37 pm

Lawrence runner, 15, completes ultramarathon, encourages others to ‘challenge yourself’

by Maya Hodison

Free State sophomore Moses Minor, 15, recently completed his first ultramarathon. While he accomplishes his running goals, he encourages others to join and stay active to their abilities.

USA Gymnastics / Contributed photo
Lawrence news August 13, 2025 - 6:47 pm

Lawrence gymnast, 14, named to Junior Women’s National Team

by Maya Hodison

Aspiring to take the 2028 Summer Olympics stage, 14-year-old gymnast Aulya Daniels, of Lawrence, has made the Junior Women’s National Team.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 9, 2025 - 6:07 pm

Art installation at Lawrence library aims to inspire wonder, curiosity about native plants

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A melange of shadow boxes with seed heads, pressed flowers, prints and faerie doors is on display at the Lawrence Public Library to foster wonder and enthusiasm for native plants and ecosystem diversity.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment August 6, 2025 - 6:45 pm

How to start incorporating native plants into Lawrence lawns and gardens this season

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Everyone in Lawrence with access to some soil and seeds can participate in restoration ecology by planting native species this season. Here are some suggestions to start seeding prairie plants.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 6, 2025 - 5:14 pm

Mural to honor La Yarda completed; installation, unveiling set for September

by Maya Hodison

Gardens, children playing basketball, a mischievous chicken and more illustrate the community of La Yarda in a mural to be installed soon in East Lawrence.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education August 4, 2025 - 1:49 pm

Open house celebrates decade of Free State High School prairie restoration project

by Nathan Kramer

Local wildlife appeared and wildflowers were in bloom on Sunday as community members toured the decade-old Free State High School prairie.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 1, 2025 - 9:18 pm

Young artists of Van Go build benches, connections

by Maya Hodison

Perspective can be everything — particularly in the humanities, as one client of the Van Go Benchmark program pointed out. The KU Hall Center for the Humanities commissioned one of 20 custom benches unveiled Friday, each made by a young artist.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education July 28, 2025 - 4:06 pm

Japanese students visit Lawrence, present gift to city

by Cuyler Dunn

Students from Hiratsuka, Japan made a stop by Lawrence City Hall Monday to meet with Vice Mayor Brad Finkeldei and present the city with a gift, part of a week of events planned through the Sister City exchange program.  

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 23, 2025 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence aerial silks workshop makes space for unabashed queer, trans movement and joy

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A monthly aerial silk arts class is empowering queer and transgender folks in the Lawrence area to convene for community-building and a creative form of exercise.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 20, 2025 - 5:11 pm

Haskell museum exhibit depicts a contemporary Indigenous experience through astonishing colors, vibrant patterns

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A temporary art exhibit at Haskell, boasting saturated hues and energetic patterns, depicts a modern Indigenous experience through the pen and brush of career artist Benjamin Harjo Jr.

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