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  • 3rd Annual River City Cook Off - Sunday, June 24 from 6 to 10pm at Abe & Jake's Landing at 8 6th Street, on the south bank of the Kansas River in downtown Lawrence. Once you step in the door you will have the opportunity to taste the chef's sumptuous creations and vote on your favorite.  One of the following fine chefs will be awarded the title of the River City Cook-Off Champion:  Hillary Brown from Local Burger, Angel Alvarez from Tortas Jaliscon, Ken Baker from Pachamam's, Brand Walters from Basil Leaf Cafe and Garth Atchison from Wheatfields Bakery & Cafe.  There will also be a free organic kid's buffet.  Tickets are a suggested donation of $18 in advance and $20 at the door.  Tickets can be ...
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 Read Dr. Melinda Daniel's blog concerning the Kansas River nomination to American River's Most Endangered List!                                                                                                                  


The Kansas River (known locally as the Kaw) begins at the confluence of the Republican and Smoky Hill Rivers near Junction City. It flows 173 miles to Kansas City where it joins the Missouri River. The Kaw watershed drains almost the entire northern half of Kansas and part of Nebraska and Colorado (53,000 square miles). It is the world's longest prairie river.