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Ex-judge Flowers doesn't think in terms of legacy
- Lori Pilger | Lincoln Journal Star
- Jan 19, 2014
- Jan 19, 2014 Updated May 30, 2026
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Lancaster County District Court Judge Karen Flowers
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Karen Flowers says she's never been one to spend a lot of time thinking about legacy.
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