“We had the first legal brewery.”

— Abbi Duncan, office assistant, Lawrence

“That there are gatherings in the streets after KU wins the championship.”

— Roberta Suenram, retired, Lawrence

“Its history, especially when it comes to the establishment of the state and the settling of the state.”

— Erik Ashel, television producer, Overland Park

“It's the only place in the Midwest to have a Waldorf school.”

— Molly Mackinnon, teacher, Lawrence