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Cultural Arts Commission Announces 2026 Phoenix Award Recipients

Published on October 15, 2026

The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission has announced six recipients of the 2026 Phoenix Awards, recognizing their contributions to the city’s arts and cultural community. The awards, created by local artist Mara Strayer, will be presented in December during the Winter Inclusive Market at Abe & Jake’s Landing.

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City of Lawrence GIS Team Wins First Place for Downtown Parking Map

Published on October 12, 2026

The City of Lawrence Geographic Information System (GIS) team won first place at the 2026 Kansas Association of Mappers Conference. They won in the Digital Masterpiece category for their recently published Downtown Parking Map.

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Weekly Traffic Update: October 9, 2026

Published on October 09, 2026

Alabama Street to close at W 27th Street for street maintenance
Outside westbound lane on W 23rd Street to close from Louisiana Street to Naismith Drive
Traffic Safety Moment | No Phones in Work/School Zones

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Google Fiber work continues across Lawrence

Published on October 09, 2026

Residents may notice small Google markers appearing in yards and neighborhoods as GFiber contractors continue work to expand the company’s fiber network in Lawrence.

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Unmistakable Events Grant Program application opens October 2!

Published on October 08, 2026

The 2027 Unmistakable Events Grant Program is accepting applications through Nov. 1 to provide funding for public Lawrence-based events that celebrate the community and encourage tourism.

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PRC to begin using ePACT for Camp Paperwork

Published on October 08, 2026

Lawrence Parks, Recreation & Culture is replacing paper camp health and emergency forms with the secure online system ePACT, making it easier for families to submit and update information while helping staff keep participants safe.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation

Annette Deghand Appointed Assistant Director - Recreation

Published on October 08, 2026

After more than 35 years with Lawrence Parks, Recreation & Culture, Annette Deghand has been appointed Assistant Director - Recreation, bringing extensive experience in recreation programs, operations, staff leadership, and community service to the role.

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The Indoor Aquatic Center Celebrates 25 Years

Published on October 08, 2026

The Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center is celebrating 25 years of serving the community with a throwback celebration featuring 2001 admission prices, treats, giveaways, photo opportunities, and open swim on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation

City Hall to Conduct Evacuation Drill on October 6

Published on October 05, 2026

The City of Lawrence will hold an evacuation drill at City Hall on Tuesday, October 6, at 2:30 p.m. Community members may see a large group of City staff leaving the building and hear the fire alarm sound during the drill.

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Weekly Traffic Update: October 2, 2026

Published on October 02, 2026

KDOT work to resume at Clinton Parkway and Wakarusa Drive, Crack seal program to being next week

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Cultural Arts Commission Announces 2026 Phoenix Award Recipients

City of Lawrence GIS Team Wins First Place for Downtown Parking Map

Weekly Traffic Update: October 9, 2026

Google Fiber work continues across Lawrence

Unmistakable Events Grant Program application opens October 2!

PRC to begin using ePACT for Camp Paperwork

Annette Deghand Appointed Assistant Director - Recreation

The Indoor Aquatic Center Celebrates 25 Years

City Hall to Conduct Evacuation Drill on October 6

Weekly Traffic Update: October 2, 2026

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