Nicole Kelley Reporter/Copy editor

Nicole Kelley is a reporter/copy editor with the Bonner Springs Chieftain/Basehor Sentinel. She began working for The World Co. in May 2007 at The Lansing Current. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas, where she was managing editor of the University Daily Kansan. She also was an intern with the Kansas City Star and The Mirror in Tonganoxie.

Recent stories

Businesswoman trades bank job to open salon
September 2, 2010
When Holly Mikkelsen graduated from college in Chicago with a double degree in international business and finance and a minor in Spanish, she immediately found a job working at a bank.
Business relocates to Edwardsville from Wisconsin
August 26, 2010
Edwardsville’s newest business joining the city’s growing industrial community has moved in and is busy making changes to its new home.
Man 0, Papa Bob’s 1 in national TV challenge
August 19, 2010
Customers and supporters crowded into Papa Bob’s BBQ restaurant to watch the premiere of the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” episode featuring the Bonner Springs restaurant.
Response at California gig energizes local band
August 19, 2010
As the last chord of the last song was played, David Pilgrim looked out into the screaming crowd and said, “That’s the best sound I’ve heard all night.”
Mini-series gets mixed reviews from racing cast
August 5, 2010
On any given Friday night, spectators at Lakeside Speedway are in for a show.
Reading program fills need
August 5, 2010
Lorna Carter-Sims believes the gateway to life is through reading.
Spaghetti dinner expected to honor former organizer
July 22, 2010
As the 20th annual Senior Center spaghetti dinner approaches, thoughts of the event’s original organizer are fresh on many people’s minds.
United churches break ground on new building
July 22, 2010
With members from former churches Emmaus Lutheran Church of Bonner Springs and St. Martin Lutheran Church of Basehor watching in the crowd, the Rev. Robert Weinkauf turned the first spade of dirt on a combined effort two years in the making.
TV host takes on local food challenge
July 15, 2010
With a crowd of 120 people yelling, and the high-fives flying, Adam Richman makes his way to a single table at the front of Papa Bob’s BBQ in Bonner Springs.
Students’ baby casket project ‘not like anything else’
July 8, 2010
As the lining of the first infant casket was stapled into place and a tiny pillow and blanket was laid out, its builders at Bonner Springs High School paused to look over their work.

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Recent photos

Holly Mikkelsen is the owner of Studio H2M, a new full-service salon at 515 Morse in Bonner Springs.

Basehor-Linwood Middle School

Basehor-Linwood Middle School music room

Basehor-Linwood Middle School library

Basehor-Linwood Middle School hallway with lockers

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With college football season around the corner, what teams are you most excited to watch?

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