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Recent stories
- Lawrencian gives old bicycles new life
- June 10, 2009
- Give Eric Farnsworth a welding kit and some metal, and he can turn just about anything into something. From a foot-propelled ice cream maker to a lawn-mowing bicycle, Farnsworth has transformed dozens of Lawrence’s abandoned bicycles into both practical and artistic creations.
- Tradebank simplifies businesses’ use of bartering to stretch purchasing power
- May 25, 2009
- Matt Llewellyn, owner of 23rd Street Brewery, rewards his employees with limousine rides, free nights at a hotel and gift cards to restaurants.
- Battle of Black Jack anniversary event to feature tours, re-enactment, campfire dinner
- May 19, 2009
- The Battle of Black Jack will be celebrated on its 153rd anniversary May 30 at the battle site, off Highway 56, just southeast of Baldwin City.
- Kansas Land Trust to offer bird walk, prairie tour
- May 17, 2009
- Steve Roels, a master’s student at Kansas University, has been tracking birds for six years. In that time, he’s seen about 700 different species, 200 of which he found right here in Kansas. From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. May 30, Roels will lead a bird walk at the Lichtwardt conservation easement, off Queens Road just north of Free State High School. The walk represents the first guided tour of the property since it was donated to the Kansas Land Trust in 2001.
- Graduating KU student leaves legacy for veterans
- Marine’s mission was to help others
- May 16, 2009
- Dan Parker knew he wanted to be in the Marine Corps when he received his first Gung-Ho G.I. Joe — outfitted in classic dress blues. Parker grew up in Fredonia and then McPherson with his mom, Sherrilyn Gerdel; dad, Craig; and older brother, Matt. At age 14, Dan lost his brother to a boating accident. Growing up in smaller Kansas towns, he said, gave him a thirst to experience more of what the world had to offer.
- KU students plan garage sale in an effort to keep discarded goods out of landfills
- May 15, 2009
- When it came time for sophomore Steve Frost to get rid of his entertainment center, he didn’t think about selling it and pocketing the cash or throwing the center out on the curb.
- Airport birthday bash planned for Saturday
- May 15, 2009
- The Lawrence Municipal Airport is celebrating its 80th anniversary from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on airport grounds north of the Kansas Turnpike.
- 12-year-old making plans for getting his pilot’s license
- May 13, 2009
- Nathan Patterson took his first flight when he was 3 years old. He has wanted to be a pilot ever since. Nine years have passed, and Nathan’s father has finally succumbed.
- Lawrence airport plans birthday bash for this weekend
- May 13, 2009
- Since its dedication in October 1929, the Lawrence Municipal Airport has played many roles for the Lawrence community.
- Comic book, toy convention planned for this weekend
- May 12, 2009
- The 2009 Free State FreeCon Comic Book and Toy Convention will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16.
Recent photos
Nathan Patterson, 12, and his dad, Bob Patterson, visit Lawrence Municipal Airport for information on how young Nathan could fulfill his dream of becoming a pilot.
Emergency crews work to help the victim of a car/pedestrian accident Wednesday afternoon at University and Crestline drives.
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