Business news

Conservation district makes progress in budget battle
By Estuardo Garcia
July 2, 2009
The final budget numbers aren’t in yet, but it looks as though the Leavenworth Conservation District has won the first battle in getting funding for next year.
Kansas Lottery requests casino contract extension
By Nicole Kelley
July 2, 2009
Last-minute changes recently forced the Kansas Lottery to request an extension to their deadline for approving contract agreements with potential managers of a state-owned and -operated casino in Wyandotte County.
Basehor businesses receive awards of recognition
By Kaitlyn Syring
July 2, 2009
Several Basehor businesses were recently honored as part of Business and Industry Appreciation Month, designated by Gov. Mark Parkinson.
Chinese citizens see other side of business
By David Oakes
July 1, 2009
Fireworks can mark a home run, celebrate the new year and even bring people together from different countries.
Governor names Leavenworth company exporter of the year
June 26, 2009
Thursday night, Governor Mark Parkinson named Cereal Ingredients the Governor’s Exporter of the Year at the annual Kansas Cavalry Encampment at Johnson County Community College.
Vintage cars sold at local, world-renowned business
By Melissa Treolo
June 25, 2009
If an automobile heaven exists, where decades-old cars go to be shined, spruced up and proudly displayed in the manner in which they were intended to be seen, it might be located inside of Wagner’s Auto Body and Sales, Inc., 741 E. Front St.
Carnegie Arts Center keeps visitors entertained
By Kaitlyn Syring
June 25, 2009
The Carnegie Arts Center of Leavenworth has a number of activities to keep its patrons’ schedules full.
Pammy Sue’s calling it quits Friday
By Shawn Linenberger
June 24, 2009
Some might say Pam Phillips is part culinary wizard, part psychologist.
Carnegie Arts Center offers summer entertainment
By Kaitlyn Syring
June 18, 2009
The Carnegie Arts Center of Leavenworth has a number of activities to keep its patrons’ schedules full this summer.
New grocery receives 500 job applicants
By Kaitlyn Syring
June 11, 2009
While the last portions of construction on Wolf Creek Marketplace are being finished, the grocery store already has a nearly full staff.
Humane society to have first meeting June 6
June 4, 2009
The Leavenworth County Humane Society will have its debut meeting at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Lansing Community Center, 800 First Terrace in Lansing.
GOD TV founders buy Linwood mansion
By Chad Lawhorn
June 3, 2009
Linwood is not Hollywood, but the small Leavenworth County town of about 400 people is now home to a pair of international TV personalities.
BOCC looks at tax incentives for new businesses
By Estuardo Garcia
June 3, 2009
The Board of County Commissioners is looking for ways to increase its tax base to lessen the burden of property taxes on the residents of the county.
Chamber hears latest Schlitterbahn progress
By Kaitlyn Syring
May 28, 2009
Schlitterbahn is known for colossal waterparks, and Kansas City’s Schlitterbahn is set to be just as impressive, says Chris Ozimek, Kansas City Schlitterbahn director of sales and marketing.
Schlitterbahn ‘not the average waterpark’
By Kaitlyn Syring
May 21, 2009
Chris Ozimek, director of sales and marketing for Kansas City Schlitterbahn, spoke to the Basehor Chamber of Commerce about the progress being made on the waterpark and the unique attractions it will feature.

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