Lansing News

Leadership changes coming to Fort Leavenworth
July 21, 2011
Fort Leavenworth is losing its top commander to the peacekeeping mission in Iraq while his replacement is set to arrive from Colorado.
The good old days
July 21, 2011
We hear a lot about recession and having to cut back. Those of us who lived through the “Great Depression” back in the ’30s have lots of memories of having to “make do.”
Salvation Army fundraiser approaching
July 14, 2011
The auction is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 22, at the Salvation Army Corps Building, 600 Walnut, in Leavenworth
Former Lansing lawmaker among appointees to Kansas Board of Regents
July 8, 2011
A former state lawmaker from Lansing who helped develop a plan to make Kansas a leader in the biotechnology industry has been named to the Kansas Board of Regents.
Happy birthday, America!
July 7, 2011
On July 4, Lansing had its 11th annual Fireworks Extravaganza this year at the Kenneth W. Bernard Park, west of Lansing.
Reunion time for Lansing High alumni
June 30, 2011
Saturday, July 23, will be Lansing High School’s Annual Class Reunion. It will be at the Eagles Club again this year and promises to be a good time for all.
Lansing City Hall to be closed on July 4
June 23, 2011
City of Lansing offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 5.
Lansing fireworks show slated for July 4
June 23, 2011
The city of Lansing will present its 11th annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration on Monday, July 4, at Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park.
Thinking back
June 23, 2011
There was a time in Lansing, and every other small town and city, when there was a junk yard in every neighborhood.
Lansing’s got talent
June 16, 2011
I am just amazed at the number of talented kids we have in our little town of Lansing.
New flag raised at Lansing nursing home
June 13, 2011
GoldenLiving Lansing will induct a new American flag, which was flown over the White House, with a Flag Raising Ceremony.
General to speak at Fort Leavenworth graduation
June 9, 2011
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chief of staff of the Army, will speak to more than 1,000 students graduating from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Intermediate Level Education course on Friday at Fort Leavenworth.
Red Tailed Angels
June 9, 2011
Last Sunday we attended a postal worker retiree luncheon in Kansas City, Kan. Since Ada is a retiree, I was allowed to tag along, and it was most interesting. Carriers were honored for their years of service and the length of time they had been retired. Some of them were in their 90s and still going strong.
Lansing summer tennis programs announced
June 6, 2011
Michelle Briggs will conduct summer tennis programs at the Lansing High School tennis courts.