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A look at news from the Basehor area


Remember when for April 4, 2013
April 4, 2013
Events reported this week in The Chieftain from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Tractors, bike rodeo added to Marble Day activities
April 3, 2013
In addition to the usual old-fashioned family fun, the seventh annual “Marble Day” celebration will feature a few hundred tractors and a bike rodeo.
Foundation welcomes KU athletic director at annual breakfast
April 3, 2013
This year’s “Rise & Shine Recognition Breakfast” will be of interest to sports fans, and Kansas University fans in particular.
Student combines bowling, science for winning project
April 3, 2013
To say bowling is a big part of Kyah Surritte’s life is an understatement — the Bonner Springs Elementary School fifth grader lives, eats and breathes the sport.
5 questions: Made for monarchs
April 2, 2013
Candy Dials is a Leavenworth County master gardener and has been butterfly gardening for five years. She shares tips on how to attract butterflies and provide much-needed habitats.
Remember When for March 28, 2013
March 27, 2013
Events from this week reported in The Chieftain 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Election stories updated to allow comments
March 27, 2013
Comments on some election-related stories on The Chieftain and Sentinel’s websites previously may have appeared to be disabled. This was not intentional.
Organizers ready to go with new city festival
March 27, 2013
In a month, area residents will get their first look at a new spring tradition: Edwardsville Days.
5 questions: Radio relief
March 26, 2013
Douglas County Emergency Management Director Teri Smith explains why National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration All-Hazard radios should be in all homes as Kansas enters the severe weather season.
Bonner police seeking suspect in aggravated robbery
March 21, 2013
Bonner Springs Police are trying to find an armed man who robbed the 7-Eleven in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Resident seeks donations for children’s community garden
March 20, 2013
Bonner Springs resident Amanda Miller is launching the Bonner Springs Kids Community Garden, a free program to help children ages 5-16 to learn to grow organic food.
Legends offers free Easter activities
March 20, 2013
Legends Outlets Kansas City will offer a free Easter Family Fun Day 12:30-3 p.m. Saturday, March 30.
Remember When for March 21, 2013
March 20, 2013
Events reported this week in The Chieftain from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Local 4-H club hopes to continue growth
March 20, 2013
Things were a little cramped at the Brauer Braves 4-H Club meeting Sunday.