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Terry Rombeck (Freelance writer)

Terry Rombeck left the News Center in December 2009. Some of his work will continue to appear on a freelance or already written basis.

Recent stories

Theatre Lawrence’s Dueling Divas sing for a cause: By Terry Rombeck; February 1, 2012; When Sarah Young looks to defend her title Friday at the second annual Dueling Divas competition, she’d be happy to relinquish her tiara — if it means the fundraiser’s beneficiary, Theatre Lawrence, gets a big chunk of change for its operating budget. The event takes begins at 6:30 p.m. at Theatre Lawrence, 1501 N.H.
Coming up rosé: Fruity wine pairs well with summertime fare: By Terry Rombeck; August 8, 2011; Regan Lehman Pillar hears the complaints and sees the eyes roll. Rosés, for many, are passé.
New book from University Press of Kansas documents birds in state: By Terry Rombeck; July 18, 2011; The bird population in Kansas is, well, flighty.
Water, baby: Pool classes now recommended for even younger ages: By Terry Rombeck; May 30, 2011; The American Academy of Pediatrics last year recommended children as young as 1 year old take swimming lessons. The previous recommendation was 4 years old.
Pinto Stampede: For car’s 40th anniversary, proud owners will travel I-70, visit Speedway: By Terry Rombeck; May 23, 2011; The Pinto celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
Lawrence organizations offer a selection of odd classes: By Terry Rombeck; April 29, 2011; Sure, most of us know we can learn to ballroom dance or play the piano in Lawrence. But if you’re really looking to break out of your mold, here are some lesser-known classes offered by Lawrence organizations.
Tips for how to best volunteer with local nonprofit organizations: By Terry Rombeck; April 29, 2011; Sandy Hazlett considers herself a career volunteer.
Father’s Days: Daddy & Me Playgroup brings together Lawrence parents: By Terry Rombeck; March 7, 2011; Justin Hoffman has lived in Lawrence for years but had never visited the Prairie Park Nature Center.
Screening stress: Taking kids through the new airport rules: By Terry Rombeck; December 20, 2010; Kelli Koberlein never thought her 9-year-old son, Walker, could be a suspected terrorist. Unfortunately for the Koberleins, the security agents at Kansas City International Airport had their suspicions.
Happy tails: Tips for making holiday trips with pets more enjoyable for everyone: By Terry Rombeck; December 20, 2010; Nearly a quarter of pet owners have taken a vacation with their animals in the last two years, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll conducted this fall.

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Recent photos

Heather French works on a mosaic birdbath at Van Go Mobile Arts. French was involved in the JAMS (Jobs in the Arts Make Sense) at Van Go and now has returned as a part-time paid employee while attending Johnson County Community College.

Van Go Mobile Arts apprentice artists, from left, Dillon Allen, A'shaune Edwards, Hailey Freese and Victoria Secondine sit at a table that was made in Van Go's wood shop and painted by the artists. It will be among the items for sale and auction at the What Floats Your Boat fundraiser.

Brightly colored lounge chairs are among the items that will be for sale and auction at the What Floats Your Boat fundraiser for Van Go Mobile Arts.

Victoria Secondine, an incoming senior at Lawrence High School and an apprentice artist at Van Go Mobile Arts, works on her painting skills. Secondine and other artists will be featured June 18 at the What Floats Your Boat fundraiser for Van Go.