Lynn Electric grew from small Douglas County shop to 200 mile service area
George Grieb bought Lynn Electric in 1999 from Chuck Lynn, who started the business in 1977. Now with 25 employees, the firm serves northeast Kansas from Lawrence, offering 24/7 emergency service and both commercial and residential electrical work. The 24-hour line at 843 LYNN(5966) remains active and online payments and scheduling are available at lynnelectric.com.
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Lynn Electric & Communications
Chuck Lynn
Douglas County
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Lawrence
Kansas
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Neb
Kansas University
Lynn
Lynnelectric
Best of Lawrence magazine introduces current Best of Lawrence winners
The Best of Lawrence feature invites readers to explore today's magazine and meet the full roster of winners across categories. Winners span local businesses, organizations, and individuals celebrated for excellence in our community.
Father of four gives back to Ballard Center charity
James Parson, a 26-year-old landscaper and father of four, credits Ballard Center with easing tough years for his fiancée Jennifer Coon and their children including 10 month old Gracie and 1 year old Brody who has cerebral palsy. He now volunteers free landscaping after borrowing equipment to cut the center's lawn, expressing gratitude for the nonprofit's low cost day care for his daughter Belladonna and the support it provides the family.
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James Parson
Belladonna
Lawrence
James
Ballard Center
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Jennifer Coon
Gracie
Brody
Parson
Jennifer
Benefit for Brody Hosted by Parson Family Event
The Parson family hosts a Saturday benefit at East Centennial Park 2124 W Ninth St from noon to 4 pm to raise funds for 1-year-old Brody who has cerebral palsy. Proceeds cover equipment therapy and care with live music food and kids activities. Tickets are 10 each at brodyfightscp.com.
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Parson
Brody
East Centennial Park
Ninth St
Brodyfightscp.com
Dads of Douglas County Keeps Mission Alive
Dads of Douglas County, a local nonprofit supporting fatherhood, faced a funding loss and questioned future viability. Members pooled community funds and even personal donations to survive. In a Father’s Day weekend effort, they hosted Dad Days with films, a symposium on preventing domestic violence, and a Watson Park party, buoyed by faith in the group.
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Dads of
Douglas County
Watson Park
Charlie Bryan
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