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Van Go, Inc. announces new Co-Executive Directors Eliza Darmon and Kristen Malloy, both seasoned Van Go staff members, to lead the organization into the future.
The new leadership format, approved unanimously by Van Go’s Board of Directors, began January 1, 2021.
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The local scene – Ribbon Cuttings, Events and More in pictures. [CHECK IT OUT]
How do we keep Lawrence special? How do we preserve our past and honor our heritage while keeping our community vibrant, contemporary, and moving forward?
The mission of Junior Achievement (JA) of Kansas is clear: to have strong and successful business leaders in communities help mentor bright, young entrepreneurs with ambitions of being tomorrow’s business moguls.
Downtown. What does that word mean to you? Shops. Restaurants. Arts. Businesses. Cafes. Nightlife. Culture. Entertainment. Community. Museums. History.
Nature is close at hand in Lawrence, with forest, grasslands, wetlands and wildlife practically within walking distance of the city limits. Understanding the role it all plays in both the environment and the economy is more of a reach, though.
Piece by piece, the windows are coming back together. Part of the original St. Luke AME Church, built in 1910 at the corner of Ninth and New York streets, in downtown Lawrence, these majestic stained glass windows, with their mottled blues, greens and golds, were cracked, missing panes and in general disrepair.
We don’t give it a second thought when we tell someone to “head west on Bob Billings” or “turn right on Kasold,” or “meet up in the shelter at Holcom Park.”
In celebrating the rich history of Lawrence, be sure not to miss the numerous events that honor our community’s diverse cultures.
In his inaugural address in 1864, Mayor R. W. Luddington called for a new cemetery to serve as a site with “sepulchral fitness for sacred reminiscences where departed friends could be remembered.”