Legacy of a Fertilizer Plant | Lawrence News

Seasons Never End Here | Lawrence News

Dive into the timeless rhythm of seasons—how spring, summer, fall, and winter keep turning, connecting us to nature’s ancient pulse. From the Kanza to early hunters, every generation here felt this same cycle. Ken Lassman, longtime observer of the Kansas River Basin, shares weekly nature updates to help you tune into these enduring rhythms and find your place in the grand, repeating dance of life. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3d1ef281470596e1

Kansas Farmers Bet on Durum Wheat | Lawrence News

Kansas farmers are betting big on a new durum wheat variety, specially bred for pasta, as they seek to revive wheat farming amid declining acreage and shifting crop priorities. Developed by Kansas State University, this drought-tolerant wheat offers higher profits and less water use—critical in a state facing falling aquifers. While it won’t replace bread wheat, it could become a game-changer for western Kansas farmers, especially as a grain elevator in Scott City now accepts it for processing into semolina flour. But with strict quality demands and weather-sensitive yields, success hinges on market stability and careful risk management. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f8e2e3607152d9cc

Sacred Boulder Returns Home | Lawrence News

A 28-ton sacred quartzite boulder, In’zhúje’waxóbe, has returned to the Kaw Nation after a multiyear journey, marking a powerful act of rematriation. The Sacred Red Rock project, launched in 2020, culminated in April with the boulder’s ceremonial homecoming, accompanied by a new book set for August 26th. This collection of essays, poems, oral histories, and art captures the boulder’s story and the voices behind its return — from artists to tribal leaders — while confronting painful histories like lynchings and forced removal. Public forums and education were central to the process, fostering community understanding. The book also includes what may be the first formal apology from an American city to a tribal nation. More than a monument’s return, this story is a blueprint for grassroots reconciliation — proving that healing begins with listening, honoring, and acting locally. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dc07332d296023fe

Legacy of a Fertilizer Plant | Lawrence News

A once-vital nitrogen plant in Lawrence, Kansas, now lies at the heart of a massive environmental cleanup as the site transforms into a thriving industrial and municipal hub. For decades, Farmland Industries’ fertilizer operations left behind toxic soil and groundwater, forcing the city to pump hundreds of millions of gallons of contaminated water and spend over $20 million—still rising—with no end in sight. Though the plant shut down in 2001 amid market collapse and bankruptcy, its legacy lingers, with Lawrence far from alone: Farmland’s former sites across Kansas and Missouri still battle contamination, including one officially labeled a Superfund site. Despite progress, pollutant levels remain dangerously high, and cleanup efforts will stretch for years, turning a symbol of agricultural might into a cautionary tale of environmental persistence. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bb5699780bfd3b4b

Floating Wetland Cleans Mary's Lake | Lawrence News

Prairie Park’s new floating wetland island in Mary’s Lake isn’t just pretty—it’s a nature-powered water filter. Built with grant money and designed with plant zones for wildlife, pollinators, and shade, it’s already attracting birds, insects, and amphibians. But the real innovation? Its underwater roots and periphyton microbes are actively cleaning nutrient pollution from lawn fertilizers, preventing harmful algae blooms and boosting water quality. While it’ll take a few years to reach full potential, this self-sustaining ecosystem proves that even small-scale versions could work in backyards—showing how urban waterways thrive with simple, smart solutions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/72968c499868593b