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New Dillons Grocery Opens, Boosts Community and Sustainability

10/18/2025

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The new Dillons grocery store opened on the University of Kansas’ west campus at 2205 Iowa St. on October 17, 2025.
This $30 million investment is part of The Crossing development and spans 86,000 square feet, making it the largest Dillons in Lawrence.
Store manager Seth Hinkle highlighted the project’s focus on community service.
The store features a refrigeration system expected to reduce CO2 emissions by over 200 tons annually.
Dillons also initiated a food drive for local nonprofits and commissioned a mural by local artist Kent Smith.

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Story summary

The new Dillons grocery store opened on the University of Kansas’ west campus at 2205 Iowa St. on October 17, 2025.
This $30 million investment is part of The Crossing development and spans 86,000 square feet, making it the largest Dillons in Lawrence.
Store manager Seth Hinkle highlighted the project’s focus on community service.
The store features a refrigeration system expected to reduce CO2 emissions by over 200 tons annually.
Dillons also initiated a food drive for local nonprofits and commissioned a mural by local artist Kent Smith.