KU Innovation Park leader Epp dies after long tenure
E. LaVerne Epp, executive chair of KU Innovation Park, has died. The KU organization confirmed the death on Tuesday evening, offering no details on time or place. Since 2006 he led the park's growth from the bioscience center to a wider research hub attracting startups and firms such as Garmin next to KU researchers and students.
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Lawrence candidates discuss housing focus at forum
Five of the six Lawrence City Commission candidates attended a housing focused forum hosted by the Lawrence Board of Realtors and the Lawrence Home Builders Association. Incumbents Brad Finkelder Courtney Shipley and Amber Sellers were referenced with Sellers absent due to work. Newcomers Dustin Stumblingbear and Justine Burton joined former commissioner Mike Dever to present plans for density and development ahead of the November election.
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Eleven candidates vying for seats on Lawrence school board
Eleven candidates participated in a candidate forum at the Public Library in Lawrence discussing teacher retention, budget and related school issues. The event, captured by Austin Hornbostel for the Journal-World, highlighted diverse viewpoints on district priorities and governance.
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Plans filed for Vermont Street mixed use building in downtown
Plans at Lawrence City Hall call for a three story building at 815 and 821 Vermont St with 16 apartments on the upper floors and three ground floor retail spaces. A private garage will provide 16 parking spots on site while zoning allows but does not require off street parking.
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