Newsmakers 2021Q2
Van Go, Inc. announces new Co-Executive Directors Eliza Darmon and Kristen Malloy, both seasoned Van Go staff members, to lead the organization into the future.
The new leadership format, approved unanimously by Van Go’s Board of Directors, began January 1, 2021.
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Invisible Borders, Essential Jobs
Townships and fire districts are indispensable to county residents, who depend on them not only for maintenance issues but also emergency situations.
Health Care in Douglas County
The importance of health care is not lost on the residents of smaller communities, which is why local clinics are so important in those areas.
Manufacturing Baldwin
Baldwin businesses involving machinery continue to thrive even through the COVID pandemic because the need has remained steady.
Douglas Co Unincorporated
Throughout the county, unincorporated areas have thriving businesses.
Main Street Eudora
Energizing history and a growing business base drive Eudora’s downtown merchants to invest in the city’s future.
2021Q2: Letter From the Publishers
Since Lawrence is the largest city and the county seat, a lot of focus is on Lawrence. We frequently talk about businesses in other areas of the county, as they fit into different issue themes. But for this issue, we decided to shift the focus and take a closer look at the businesses and economy outside of Lawrence.
The Early Superhighways
Douglas County’s famed Santa Fe and Oregon trails were once dotted with towns that were significant yet fleeting during historic times in the United States.
Local Scene 2021Q2
The local scene – Ribbon Cuttings, Events and More in pictures. [CHECK IT OUT]
Why not Eudora?
Though 2020 may not have been a good year for much of the world because of the pandemic, Eudora city leaders pushed forward with development plans that will bring more businesses, people and money to their town.
Main Street Baldwin City
The resurgence of the city’s downtown has been in the making for years and is now augmented by its inclusion in the Kansas Main Street project.
History Washed Away and a Personal Account
Though enjoyed by Douglas County residents now, the original Clinton Lake Dam project displaced the residents of many early towns that ultimately disappeared.
Main Street Lecompton
Lecompton’s history, businesses, community and family are at the heart of what makes this small town continue to thrive.