Business news

Local businesses invite public to Halloween cookout
October 22, 2012
Local businesses are sponsoring a Halloween cookout Wednesday, Oct. 31, for families to enjoy trick-or-treating and food.
Union Bank announces winners of Community Choice Challenge
October 19, 2012
Union Bank has announced the three winners of the 2012 Community Choice Challenge, and the list features some familiar faces.
Bonner YMCA offers Halloween 5k, trunk or treat
October 15, 2012
The Bonner Springs Family YMCA will have a 2012 Halloween 5K and party, including a Trunk or Treat and other events, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the YMCA parking lot, 251 S. 138th St.
New owner for The Medicine Store
By Ann Margret Montemayor
October 15, 2012
As a mother and her three young daughters leave The Medicine Store, pharmacist Holly Sebree-Gripka gives the eldest a playful tug on her pony tail and tells her to feel better soon.
‘Cocktails’ event to raise funds for breast cancer research
October 5, 2012
The Pink Zebra will have the 6th Annual Cocktails for a Cure event 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the store, 221 Oak St.
Shop Bonner businesses plan Howl-oween Pet Parade
October 5, 2012
A new event coming to Downtown Bonner later this month promises a howling good time.
Bank gives back with Community Choice Challenge
October 1, 2012
Union Bank & Trust again is having its Community Choice Challenge, in which area residents vote for three local nonprofit organizations to receive a donation of up to $5,000.
Speedway announces 2013 race schedule
September 21, 2012
Kansas Speedway President Patrick Warren today announced Kansas Speedway’s 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule.
Nearly $3,000 raised for local family
September 17, 2012
Kobi’s Bar and Grill’s 20th annual bike show Saturday raised $2,880 for the Lucas family of Bonner Springs.
Annual bike show to benefit local family
By Caroline Boyer
September 12, 2012
A serious motorcycle accident this spring forced Jason Lucas to have his leg amputated, and his family has struggled to get by in the face of mounting medical bills.
Farewell, Autumnfest
By Clausie Smith
September 12, 2012
As most of you know, the Edwardsville Autumnfest won’t be held this fall. Instead it is being moved to the spring and will be re-branded.
Schwinn family reunion set for Sept. 30 in Leavenworth
September 11, 2012
The 11th reunion of the Schwinn descendants will start at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Schwinn Produce Farm Event Barn, 17624 Santa Fe Trail, Leavenworth.
Republican Women’s Club to have meeting Monday
September 11, 2012
The Leavenworth County Republican Women’s Club will hold a luncheon program at 11:30 a.m. on Monday at the Heritage Center in Leavenworth, 109 Delaware St.
Bonner council welcomes new downtown business
By Caroline Boyer
September 11, 2012
A Bonner Springs business formerly based in Kansas City is moving its headquarters downtown.