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Residents rescue city’s oldest tree
By Jesse Truesdale
August 21, 2008
The week after many trees along Kump Avenue had their limbs cut off in preparation for a road-widening project, efforts began Monday to save what may be Bonner Springs’ oldest tree.

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NASCAR star recalls early days
By Chris Wristen
August 27, 2008
They were a few simple names, but they struck straight to Clint Bowyer’s soul and brought a grin to his face.
Runnin’ dirty
Muddy sneakers, good times a way of life for trail runners
By Chris Wristen
August 27, 2008
Darkness rapidly sets in on Wyandotte County Lake Park, and the excitement is building.
Basehor continues annexation plans for Cedar Lakes
By Lara Hastings
August 27, 2008
Annexation is part of the city of Basehor’s plan for future growth.
Growing in a time of need
By Lara Hastings
August 27, 2008
The public library - it’s close to home, it’s full of entertaining and useful resources and it’s free, which has made it a staple in many communities.
City aims to ease gaming board’s concerns
By Nicole Kelley
August 27, 2008
In an effort to ease concerns of the Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board, Edwardsville City Council members adopted a predevelopment agreement with Golden Heartland, Inc., at its meeting Monday.
Festival touted as ‘best’
By Jesse Truesdale
August 27, 2008
Chalk up another winning weekend for Tiblow Days.
Barbecue contestants sizzle in first-ever contest
By Nicole Kelley
August 27, 2008
With the help of some “family secrets,” Mike and Joe Henley eased their way through their first barbecue competition over the weekend during the annual Tiblow Days festival.
Council plans home tax rebate
August 27, 2008
Bonner Springs’ two property tax-rebate incentive programs for developers and homeowners have been such a success the city will soon be considering a third plan.
Winner of Marion Vaughn Community Service Award named
By Jesse Truesdale
August 27, 2008
The suspense is over.
New EMS facility moves one step closer to reality
By Jesse Truesdale
August 27, 2008
Bonner Springs came one step closer Tuesday to having a new facility for its Emergency Medical Services department.
Recalling Sacred Heart’s coaches
By Jim Finley
August 27, 2008
The backbone of any youth program is obtaining volunteer help, such as coaches for sports teams.
Lions Club BBQ has ‘good turnout’
By Estuardo Garcia
August 27, 2008
Andy Brazee lifted up the lid to one of the smokers out behind the Linwood Community Library during the annual Linwood Lion’s Club BBQ Saturday. The kitchen was out of barbecued chicken quarters, so Brazee hunted around the smoker, sticking a meat thermometer in some of the chicken pieces to see if they were ready.
They don’t call them Badlands for nothing
By John Beal
August 27, 2008
The words “hell” and “devil” crop up often in the place names of western South Dakota.
Libraries boom in ailing economy
By Lara Hastings
August 27, 2008
The public library - it’s close to home, it’s full of entertaining and useful resources and it’s free, which has made it a staple in many communities.