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Dustin Porter
Dustin is an intern for LJWorld.com
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- Retired KU professor says antique computer collection stems from parts finding him
- Stockpile will be on display at Lawrence Public Library until July 30
- July 25, 2011
- When Earl Schweppe was asked if he wanted to salvage a few pieces from an Illiac II super computer from the 1960s, he had no clue his decision would turn him into an antique computer magnet.
- Douglas County Senior Services providing low-cost lunches
- July 21, 2011
- Lawrence senior citizens can find a hearty meal around lunchtime at the Douglas County Senior Services building, 745 Vt.
- Fast-pitch softball teams find summer heat a strong opponent
- City welcomes World Series
- July 20, 2011
- Lawrence this week welcomes 1,200 softball enthusiasts to the USSSA Fast Pitch 12 and Under World Series.
- Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Lawrence program entering 30th year
- July 20, 2011
- Leadership Lawrence celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
- Man delivers daily bread to Douglas County Senior Services
- July 18, 2011
- Chuck Benedict was sitting in church one Sunday morning four years ago when the pastor was preaching about Jesus and Simon Peter.
- On cross-country trek, Bike and Build crew stops in Lawrence to construct house
- July 13, 2011
- The summer heat has been beating down on the back of Kansas University graduate Rebecca Cremer. Her trek starts at 4:30 a.m. as she pedals her bike dozens of miles each day.
- Busker Festival preview show to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
- July 13, 2011
- Lawrence Busker Fest weekend will kick off with a preview show starting at 7 p.m. Aug. 18.
- Comprehensive Rehabilitation loans available to homeowners
- July 10, 2011
- The city of Lawrence has funds available to lend to homeowners whose houses need foundation repair, wiring, plumbing, painting, roofing and minor interior repairs.
- Free State graduate to be featured on Travel Channel dance series
- July 10, 2011
- As Mariana Zylstra walked across the stage as a new graduate of Free State High School in 1999, she had no idea that she would become a professional dancer in Brazil. She and her husband, Slleyk, will be featured on Monday’s edition of “Dance the World” on the Travel Channel. The show airs at 9 p.m. on Knology Channel 67.
- Ballard Center collecting supplies for school kits
- 01:15 p.m., July 7, 2011 Updated 08:24 a.m.
- Applications will be taken until July 29 for Ballard Community Services’ annual school kit program, which provides school supplies to children from families that qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches.
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