Good morning, Lawrence. ☕
You've got 5 minutes. I've got the good stuff.
On this day in 1892, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was published for the first time. Speaking of averages, our weather today is averaging way warmer than yesterday's bone-chilling temps — we'll take it.
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☀️The 30-Second Lawrence Pulse
Today's vibe: Recovering from the deep freeze. We survived.
One thing to know: A KU student is keeping typewriters alive across KC — and it's cooler than it sounds.
Weather translation: Hoodie in the morning, confidence by lunch.
⌨️The One Thing That Matters
This KU Math Major Repairs Typewriters (And It's Kind of Genius)
Meet Jonathan Swanberg, 21. KU math major by week, typewriter whisperer by weekend.
Spends weekdays in Lawrence, weekends in Leawood running a high-demand typewriter repair business
Fixes everything from Corona to Olivetti — vintage machines people thought were dead
His clients? Writers, artists, collectors, and people who just want the satisfaction of mechanical keys
Why this matters: In a world of disposable tech, someone's preserving the analog. Plus, it's a reminder that weird passions can become real businesses. Respect.
🏛City Stuff You'll Actually Feel
Snow clearing update: We're getting there
After closing Monday due to extreme cold (wind chills hit -22°F — yes, negative), Lawrence Public Schools are back in session today.
What happened: City crews worked through the weekend plowing priority routes and residential streets. If you live on a residential street, keeping your car off the road helps crews clear curb-to-curb.
Reality check: Those leftover icy patches are real. Slow down on bridges and intersections. Knowledge = calm. Panic = optional.
🎨Community Life
Making arts accessible for everyone
The Audio-Reader Network is partnering with area arts organizations to host the second Arts Accessibility Forum next month.
The goal? Making sure everyone in Lawrence can enjoy our vibrant creative scene — not just those who fit a narrow definition of "typical audience member."
This is the kind of thoughtful, inclusive work that makes Lawrence special. Not because it's trendy, but because it's right.
🏀 Jayhawks crush K-State in historic win
KU women's basketball delivered Sunday: 83-61 over Kansas State in Allen Fieldhouse. Largest margin of victory since 1994.
After starting conference play 1-6, the team has stacked back-to-back wins. The energy in the Fieldhouse? Electric.
Translation: Rock Chalk.
📌Quick Notes
Kansas Day at Dole: Free, kid-friendly program through Feb 1. Interactive exhibits celebrating Kansas history. Details
KU Common Work of Art: View this year's selection at Spencer Museum, Michaelis Gallery. Part of KU Reads program.
Free fitness classes: KU Fit group classes — modifications for all levels. Check schedule at recreation.ku.edu
🎓Student Tip of the Day Notes
If you're graduating this year: Start tracking local employers now, not in April when everyone panics together.
Early knowledge = better opportunities. Waiting = settling.
🏘Resident Tip of the Day
Property tax feeling spicy? It's not in your head. Local development patterns are shifting, and 2026 is a big year.
Check the city's Planning & Development agenda weekly. Small zoning changes = big neighborhood density shifts. Knowledge is cheap, ignorance is expensive.
That's it — stay healthy.
forward it to someone who needs it.
See you tomorrow at 5 a.m.
— Mitch
Lawrence in 5
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