The Lawrence City Commission will vote Tuesday, September 16th at 5:45 p.m. to approve water and wastewater rate increases that will raise the average household bill from $122 in 2025 to about $153 in 2028. The proposed hikes—averaging 7.9% per year—are needed to cover rising wholesale costs and fund over $105 million in capital improvements.
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Ken Lassman from Kaw Valley Almanac explained that the old Osage name Yellow Flower Moon now fits September because many goldenrods and sunflowers bloom during the long growing season. He will publish weekly nature updates to help locals understand our unique seasonal cycle.
A panel of Indigenous leaders and academics met at Haskell Indian Nations University on Sept 12 to discuss Native-led education and urged Lawrence and Douglas County residents to learn more about Haskell culture. They stressed that accurate Native representation requires local involvement—encouraging the community to engage with educational and cultural initiatives.
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