Archive for Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Also from August 9

Lead stories

6:00 a.m.
Approved Basehor-Linwood budget raises levy by half mill
By Matt Erickson
August 8, 2011
The Basehor-Linwood school district’s 2011-2012 budget, approved Monday night, will result in a half-mill increase in the mill levy for district residents.

All stories

85 years and counting, fair set to entertain county
By Shawn Linenberger
August 9, 2011
At 85 years, the Leavenworth County Fair is going strong. And once again, the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds will be brimming with activity with this year’s fair, which kicked off Tuesday in Tonganoxie.
State chamber of commerce recognizes Rep. Connie O’Brien, R-Tonganoxie
August 9, 2011
The Kansas Chamber of Commerce has named Rep. Connie O’Brien, R-Tonganoxie, as a Pro-Jobs Legislator for the 2011 Legislative Session.
Southern Leavenworth County Leadership Development class seeks 2011-12 students
August 9, 2011
The Southern Leavenworth County Leadership Development Class is seeking students to fill its 2011-12 class.
4-H important to Davidson sisters
By Elvyn Jones
August 9, 2011
After 12 years in the 4-H, it will be a different kind of Leavenworth County Fair for Hannah Davidson.
Three Basehor-area 4-H sisters will stay busy at Leavenworth County Fair
By Matt Erickson
August 9, 2011
It was a trip to the Leavenworth County Fair seven years ago that sparked Katie Eberth’s interest in joining 4-H.
Basehor-Linwood district achieves AYP; Bonner Springs-Edwardsville falls short
By Melissa Treolo
04:57 p.m., August 9, 2011 Updated 07:32 p.m.
The majority of schools in USD 204 have hit their math and reading targets, but Clark Middle School and the district as a whole fell short, according to results released this week by the Kansas State Department of Education.
Former legislator to speak at GOP women event
August 9, 2011
The Leavenworth County Republican Women’s meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Riverfront Community Center in Leavenworth.
Karrick, Isaacs victorious at CMS
August 9, 2011
Basehor resident Tim Karrick nabbed his second checkered flag of the summer racing season Saturday, July 31, at Central Missouri Speedway.