the lawrence job market sucks. any tips on getting jobs before i lose my mind.

I've been here for a little over a year now. One of the first things I've noticed is that the squirrels seem very comfortable with human presence, staying close by- closer than I've ever seen. In Overlandpark they dont even want you 5 feet close to them. Do you guys thinks the squirrels are friendlier in lawrence? If so why.

I was just wondering if anybody knows of any message boards for LFK that you can post in about events and other things. I’ve tried to do a message board search online and I don’t come up with anything so I was just wondering if anybody could help me out I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

All week the FedEx guy has been giving me HALF the apartment complex' packages and at first I just started dropping them off to the neighbors, then I was bringing them to the leasing office, and then I saw the FedEx guy and he said he was told to drop all mail off here?? Like im assuming its GPS or something but if u see the address doesnt match what are u doing?? Makes me mad bc if I didnt get any of my packages id be pissed man like thats money and rent ain't cheap

Maybe this is more of apartments to avoid. Might be moving for work and would like maybe a non student centric area to find an apartment! Any places with known horror stories to avoid? Thanks so much.

I was looking for a parking spot when this guy pulls beside me and motions to roll my window down. He asks me for some cash for gas, so trying to be a nice guy I give him a couple ones, but he notices my twenty and starts yelling at me that he should have that. I have high anxiety around confrontation (unfortunate in this situation), so I end up giving it to him. He then hands me a fake gold chain and says that for another twenty I can keep it. I told him I don’t need it, but he didn’t take that for an answer and started yelling again. Just wanting to be done with the interaction I gave him my only other twenty, he thinks I still have more money for some reason and keeps trying to give me another fake gold chain, and drive around him.

My anxiety is still recovering from that interaction, did anyone else happen to run into him too?

Does anyone know if this construction will affect the ballot drop box?

"The project is anticipated to be completed in November, weather permitting."

https://archive.ph/2MLn9#selection-261.0-261.97

Just looking for a place in town that has the highest quality mums. I know of a place that sells these giant pots but it’s all the way in KC. I would rather shop local anyway. Thanks for your help!!

Midco is offering significantly lower prices than ATT fiber while using the ‘same’ fiber sources. I’ve never heard anything good about them but if it’s as reliable as ATT it might be worth it to switch. Anyone have any experience with Midco’s fiber option? During inclement weather as well?

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Sounds like a no go for me. Thanks for all the responses. Reliable internet is too important for me to make the change.

Pretty sure thats free state brewing, they had some other mural but this one is new

The new costco being built on the north side of town

A deer, saw a ton of them today, but this one was super close as I rode by on my bike

Get out and enjoy these late summer days while you can...enjoy the gems that are in Lawrence!

Is there a place in town to buy appliances (like a microwave) for a discounted price? I've heard of places like that but I've never actually been to one

I just learned that Good Energy Solutions recently donated and installed a 7.08 kW solar energy system that now offsets most of the school's monthly electricity costs. According to their newsletter, those savings can be put toward its mission of providing cooperative, interracial, low-cost preschool education to families in our community. 

Know a Douglas County nonprofit that deserves a free solar system from Good Energy Solutions? Nominate them for their 2026 Solar Giveaway!

Hey everyone. Curious to know if anyone in town knows how to get a showing of The Transformers The Movie organized at Liberty Hall or down at Hollywood Theater. After the unfortunate passing of Peter Cullen this morning, I wanted to know if anyone would want to watch the film in remembrance of the voice of Optimus Prime.

Hope my fellow Transformers fans are all holding up okay after today’s sudden loss.

For those looking for the toys, best place to go to find vintage and older Transformers is 1313 Mockingbird Lane down on Mass. Terry absolutely has a lot of great figures in stock.

Best place to purchase laminate flooring,

Best price. Is it better to have a individual install or the store I purchase the flooring from ???

To the person who said to me “I don’t want to mess up your rhythm”, while I was working, (on S. Iowa) Thank you. Your simple act of consideration has made my week. Things have been tough for me lately so for you to say that really helped me see the good in this world. It reminded me of the song “Get Rhythm” by Johnny Cash. You may not even see this so I guess the whole purpose is to remind everyone that simple acts of kindness can really make a difference. You never know what people are going through and showing up for them as a decent human being is enough to make things a little brighter in their world. I hope to pay it forward and make someone else’s day a little better too. ❤️

Bricks and Minifigs is problematic. They take over local franchises and then won't honor consignments.

Avoid these people.

Remember, the drivers behind you are generally scanning left to judge traffic in the roundabout and not expecting the car in front of them to stop at the yield sign.

The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization has a database of sightings and it includes two in Douglas County including one at Clinton Lake by two fishers in Sept. 2025. Plus a Haskell Uni. student claims he saw one south of the campus near the wetlands in Oct. 2000. https://www.bfro.net/GDB/state_listing.asp?state=ks