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Basehor-Linwood High School played host to its annual Beast Feast for student-athletes who attended at least 90 percent of workouts during the summer strength and conditioning program. Basehor-Linwood district achieves AYP; Bonner Springs-Edwardsville falls short
By Melissa Treolo
4:57 p.m., August 9, 2011 Updated 7:32 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.

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Leavenworth County Fair week big help for local business, some say
By Elvyn Jones
August 10, 2011
Early Monday afternoon, Makayla Leslie walked out of Casey’s in Tonganoxie with two large pizzas to join her mother, Leana, and brother, Justyn, in a pickup, hauling goats to the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds less than three blocks to the west.
Wyandotte County Golf Tournament tees off Saturday at Sunflower Hills
Alan Hoskins
August 10, 2011
Reece Nigh has a simple secret to winning the Wyandotte County Golf Tournament.
Little revenue from Farm Aid has gone to Kansas farmers
By Sarah Henning
August 10, 2011
Farm Aid helps dozens of organizations and thousands of farmers each year through its programs and grants. But, for those expecting their dollars from the group’s Aug. 13 concert at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park to make their way from ticket sellers to grandpa’s chicken coop, think again.
Bonner Springs Horseshoe Pitching Tournament ready for 24th edition set for Aug. 24 at South Park
Staff Reports
August 10, 2011
The Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Department and VFW Post 6401 will present the 24th annual Bonner Springs Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Saturday, Aug. 20, at South Park, 246 Shadyside, in Bonner Springs.
Creditworthy? Advice for parents as students hit the road with their first credit cards
By Staff Report
August 10, 2011
As the fall semester draws near at area colleges and universities, the Kansas Credit Union Association offers advice, below, to parents about students and credit cards.
Brownback says state is returning to feds $31.5 million health care reform grant
By Scott Rothschild
August 10, 2011
Gov. Sam Brownback on Tuesday rejected a $31.5 million grant from the federal government to implement a part of health care reform designed to allow Kansans to get the best insurance coverage possible.
It’s Leavenworth County Fair time
By Gene Young
August 10, 2011
This is the 85th year for our Leavenworth County Fair.