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Dairy Days thanks
July 23, 2008
The Basehor Dairy Days planning committee would like to thank everyone who helped make our 3rd annual Basehor Dairy Days the best yet.
Back in the day, game played right
By Jim Finley
July 23, 2008
Babe Ruth had a reputation of being a heavy beer drinker and staying out late, but you never heard about him using any form of enhancing drugs.
Remember When - July 24, 2008
July 23, 2008
10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago this week in the Bonner-Basehor area
County surveyor post to be kept in-house
By Joel Walsh
July 23, 2008
It appears Leavenworth County won’t use an outside contractor for its survey work after all.
Candidate forums, online chats set as election nears
By Joel Walsh
July 23, 2008
With an Aug. 5 primary election less than two weeks away, Leavenworth County residents don’t have much longer to meet the candidates before casting their votes for county, state and national representatives.
White knuckles aside, flying still saves time
By John Beal
July 23, 2008
Shakespeare was right: a little learning is a dangerous thing.
‘Big Oil’ to blame for gasoline woes
Nancy Boyda
July 23, 2008
The much-needed debate about our nation’s energy future has finally begun.
Candidates to meet with voters
More Web chats scheduled for today
By Joel Walsh
July 23, 2008
With an Aug. 5 primary election less than two weeks away, Leavenworth County residents don’t have much longer to get out and meet the candidates before casting their vote for county, state and national representatives.
Outdoor Celebration planned for Thursday
July 23, 2008
Outdoor Celebration will start at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Coalition for Independence, 4911 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
Free workshop offered for residents interested in Christmas Open House
By Joel Walsh
July 23, 2008
Leavenworth County’s history is full of characters, and county staff is inviting residents to portray one of them at this year’s Christmas Open House, to be held in December at the County Courthouse.
LCDC discusses better marketing
By Joel Walsh
July 23, 2008
Leavenworth County Development Corp. members and staff in their monthly meeting July 10 examined how better to market the county to potential developers and site location specialists.
County surveyor position to be full-time job again
By Joel Walsh
July 23, 2008
Help wanted: Leavenworth County seeks full-time surveyor.
Woodlands to close Aug. 24
July 22, 2008
The Woodlands Race Park in Kansas City, Kan., will be closing Aug. 24.
Little rest for Fest
Renaissance Festival preparations begin months before late-summer event opens
By Nicole Kelley
July 22, 2008
This is the activity taking place at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival Fairgrounds two months before the festival’s front gates are opened to the public. But it is also just a fragment of the work that’s been taking place since January to prepare for the day when the 16th century “town” of Canterbury, England, comes alive.
Local residents discuss future of city, county
By Estuardo Garcia
01:01 p.m., July 18, 2008 Updated 01:37 p.m.
On Wednesday and Thursday, city leaders, city planners, local business owners and residents attended meetings that focused on the future development of Tonganoxie.
McCain stresses energy policy in Kansas City visit
By George Diepenbrock
July 18, 2008
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain stressed a gasoline tax holiday, his support for the military surge in Iraq and veterans health care during a town hall discussion today at Union Station.
Signs put Basehor on the map
By Lara Hastings
July 17, 2008
The Basehor Chamber of Commerce city signage project was all about putting Basehor on the map — literally.
Parents’ donation of scoreboard to honor son’s memory
By Lara Hastings
July 17, 2008
Monday night’s Basehor-Linwood School Board meeting was filled with annual housekeeping appointments and a review of the 2008-2009 budget. And just for good measure, a surprise donation was thrown in.
BSSC wins league title
Dolphins hold off Lake Forest, cap undefeated season
By Chris Wristen
July 17, 2008
Like ultra-competitive siblings, the Bonner Springs and Lake Forest swimming teams have had a spirited, friendly rivalry during recent years.
Online chats inform primary voters
By Joel Walsh
12:01 a.m., July 17, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m.
For Leavenworth County residents deciding how to vote in the upcoming Aug. 5 primary elections, the time to start asking questions is now.

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