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In today's newsletter:

  • What $8.5 million in upgrades means for Lawrence schools and preschools
  • What Haskell's new president could mean for Lawrence and Indian Country
  • Why Lawrence's conversion therapy ban and school board comments are in flux

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lawrence school board hears updates on facilities, preschool space (lawrencekstimes.com) — Lawrence school leaders just detailed $8.5 million in summer upgrades to local buildings, from a revamped Centennial campus to new solar panels at Woodlawn Elementary and improvements at both high schools. They also opened seven new preschool classrooms, but every district preschool seat is already full, prompting a waitlist as officials work toward a preschool spot for every Lawrence child.
   

2. Alex Red Corn confirmed as Haskell president (lawrencekstimes.com) — Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence has officially confirmed Alex Red Corn as its president, giving the campus long‑awaited stable leadership. Local city and county leaders had recently pressed federal officials to fill the role amid concerns over proposed budget cuts, underscoring Haskell's importance to Lawrence and Native communities nationwide.
   

3. Kansas News Roundup: Topeka Hit-and-Run, Local Policy Updates and More (news-usa.today) — Lawrence residents should watch the City Commission's upcoming discussion on possibly repealing the city's conversion therapy ban after pressure from the Kansas attorney general, and a school board move to restore end‑of‑meeting public comment. The broader roundup also covers Wichita foster care problems, ICE‑related cattle disruptions, and serious crashes in Topeka and Riley County.
   

4. Alex T. Singer Wins 2026 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award (file770.com) — Lawrence readers can attend the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award ceremony honoring Alex T. Singer's short story "We, the Fleet" on October 15 at the Hall Center for the Humanities. The event, part of KU's Gunn Center Sturgeon Symposium, will feature a reception, Singer's reading, and discussions on how science fiction explores resistance and changing worlds, with both virtual and in-person sessions.
   

5. GCSAA celebrates 100 years of keeping the game on course (golfdaily.com) — Lawrence is in the spotlight as the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America marks its 100th anniversary, with an Oct. 8 "Celebration of a Century" at its local headquarters. The event will dedicate a new Centennial Plaza, unveil a statue of founder Col. John Morley, and welcome members, industry leaders, and local dignitaries to recognize a century of golf course stewardship.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing Mini Aussie
    His name is Mickey, he's been gone for about a day but in the last 2-3 hours, he was spotted on burrough's creek trail so if anyone has anything… (Nextdoor Country Club)
  • It's National Son Day!!
    I am proud of my son and what he's accomplished so far in life. As a father, I couldn't be more proud!!! (Nextdoor Prairie Park)
  • IHOP posted a job opening for Server in Lawrence. Apply here.
  • Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Lawrence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawrence here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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