Business news

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.
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.
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.
Judge seeks more time to respond to allegations
By Shawn Linenberger
July 10, 2008
The attorney for a Leavenworth County District Court judge facing an official inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against a former staff member is requesting a 30-day extension to respond to the claims.
Businesses receive recognition
By Joel Walsh
July 3, 2008
Business and government leaders from across Leavenworth County paid tribute last week to more than a dozen locally owned businesses that have made a difference in the area’s economic climate.
Restaurant offers live music, cheap drinks
By Lara Hastings
July 2, 2008
Live music mixed with cheap margaritas is bringing a larger Thursday night crowd to Los Portales.
Bank celebrates building’s opening
By Lara Hastings
June 26, 2008
Although it has been open since mid-May, the newest branch of First State Bank and Trust celebrated its grand opening last week.
County unveils CR1 figure
By Joel Walsh
June 25, 2008
Leavenworth County commission chairman Clyde Graeber unveiled “the best figure we (the board) have at this time” in regard to the county’s official pledge of special sales tax revenue for the County Road 1 interchange project in southern Leavenworth County in a regular meeting Thursday.
Physical-therapy business opens
Basehor graduate expands clinic to serve Leavenworth County residents
By Lara Hastings
June 19, 2008
There are several SERC Physical and Hand Therapy clinics in the Kansas City area and Basehor-Linwood High School graduate just opened number 13.
Temporary permits needed for fireworks
June 18, 2008
With July 4 approaching, Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning staff is reminding area fireworks vendors they must apply for a temporary special use permit in order to operate a commercial fireworks stand in the county without facing fines or penalties from local law enforcement.
Campaign encourages shoppers to purchase locally in county
By Lara Hastings
June 4, 2008
Eat, shop, live and stay local.
Council mulls benefit district policy
By Lara Hastings
June 4, 2008
Recent discussions about benefit districts have Basehor City Council members thinking about a benefit district policy for the city.
States of chamber, city, county and state addressed
By Joel Walsh
May 28, 2008
City, county and state officials updated members of the Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce on happenings in their constituencies at the “state of the chamber” meeting Tuesday, May 20.
CR 1 expansion to begin next month
May 23, 2008
It looks like the construction along Leavenworth County Road 1 and construction for a new interchange on Interstate 70 is expected to start next month and continue through late 2009, said Kansas Turnpike Authority president and CEO Mike Johnston.
Council ponders benefit district risks
By Lara Hastings
May 22, 2008
Three of the five Basehor City Council members made clear their opinion Monday night of a benefit district in Basehor Town Center: It’s too risky for the city.

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