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12:00 a.m.
Dog handler Colleen Byrd shows her dog Paisley’s teeth to judge Jerri Lindsey during Saturday’s Heartland Toy Fox Terrier Club’s conformation show at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds. The club’s show is the only United Kennel Club-sponsored competition for toy fox terriers alone. Woodlands to close Aug. 24
July 22, 2008
The Woodlands Race Park in Kansas City, Kan., will be closing Aug. 24.

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Dairy Days thanks
July 23, 2008
The Basehor Dairy Days planning committee would like to thank everyone who helped make our 3rd annual Basehor Dairy Days the best yet.
Back in the day, game played right
By Jim Finley
July 23, 2008
Babe Ruth had a reputation of being a heavy beer drinker and staying out late, but you never heard about him using any form of enhancing drugs.
Remember When - July 24, 2008
July 23, 2008
10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago this week in the Bonner-Basehor area
County surveyor post to be kept in-house
By Joel Walsh
July 23, 2008
It appears Leavenworth County won’t use an outside contractor for its survey work after all.
Candidate forums, online chats set as election nears
By Joel Walsh
July 23, 2008
With an Aug. 5 primary election less than two weeks away, Leavenworth County residents don’t have much longer to meet the candidates before casting their votes for county, state and national representatives.
White knuckles aside, flying still saves time
By John Beal
July 23, 2008
Shakespeare was right: a little learning is a dangerous thing.
‘Big Oil’ to blame for gasoline woes
Nancy Boyda
July 23, 2008
The much-needed debate about our nation’s energy future has finally begun.
Candidates to meet with voters
More Web chats scheduled for today
By Joel Walsh
July 23, 2008
With an Aug. 5 primary election less than two weeks away, Leavenworth County residents don’t have much longer to get out and meet the candidates before casting their vote for county, state and national representatives.
Outdoor Celebration planned for Thursday
July 23, 2008
Outdoor Celebration will start at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Coalition for Independence, 4911 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
Free workshop offered for residents interested in Christmas Open House
By Joel Walsh
July 23, 2008 in print edition on A10
Leavenworth County’s history is full of characters, and county staff is inviting residents to portray one of them at this year’s Christmas Open House, to be held in December at the County Courthouse.
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.
County surveyor position to be full-time job again
By Joel Walsh
July 23, 2008
Help wanted: Leavenworth County seeks full-time surveyor.