County health rankings show Douglas County above average in several factors
Douglas County outperforms the national average on unemployment, child poverty, and flu vaccinations among over 80 health related factors. The Kansas Health Institute hosted a webinar with analyst Wyatt Beckman emphasizing tracking underlying measures to gauge county progress and areas needing improvement such as housing and income inequality.
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Eudora Wins Nike Grant To Boost Girls Sports
Eudora Parks and Recreation won a $20,000 NRPA Nike grant, one of 10 U S locales selected nationwide, to expand girls sports and leadership training. The grant funds will add offerings and address gender equity in youth athletics amid a national effort begun after a 2024 survey showing girls quit youth sports at twice the rate of boys.
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Downtown Lawrence plans filed for senior apartments on 1020 Vermont St
An Omaha group proposes a four story 54 unit senior affordable housing project on the city owned surface parking lot at 1020 Vermont St. The plan preserves no new public parking and would shift most spaces to behind the building with 70 spaces currently in the lot. The project would rely on federal and state affordable housing credits and income guidelines for residents. Local officials say off street parking would serve the project.
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