Archive for Thursday, June 24, 2010

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World Cup watch parties to continue
June 24, 2010
The Kansas City Wizards, the Kansas City Power & Light District and the Kansas City/USA Host City Bid Committee will continue to play host to watch parties for the 2010 World Cup at KC Live! in the Power & Light District.
Wizards to hold Greener Goals event
June 24, 2010
The Kansas City Wizards will play play host to the second annual Greener Goals event next week in Northeast Kansas City, Mo., to improve and reconstruct heavily used fields in Belvedere Park.
Keeping Wii fit
Providence Medical Center uses game system to enhance joint replacement therapy
June 24, 2010
A new addition to Providence Medical Center has joint replacement therapy patients moving on into the 21st century.
Pain is part of the game for local MMA fighter
June 24, 2010
The gash on his nose, scrape across his forehead and cut under his eye give the impression that Chad Vandenberg has had a rough evening.
Pep assembly honors BLHS state championship squad
June 24, 2010
School has been over for a month, but the parking lot at Basehor-Linwood High School filled once more Monday evening.
Missing the little things
June 24, 2010
When I was young there was a popular song, “Little Things Mean A Lot.” In recent weeks I have learned that is certainly true.
On the agenda
June 24, 2010
A look at the agenda for the June 28 Bonner Springs City Council meeting.
School district fails to make decision regarding employee layoffs
June 24, 2010
Bonner Springs-Edwardsville USD 204 Board of Education members failed to approve two terminations Monday, a week after form letters had already been sent out to two district workers notifying them their jobs had been cut.
County attorney seeks raises for himself, two prosecutors
June 24, 2010
Less than 17 months after taking office, Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson would like a raise.
Keeping Wii fit
Providence Medical Center uses game system to enhance joint replacement therapy
June 24, 2010
A new addition to Providence Medical Center has joint replacement therapy patients moving on into the 21st century.
Economy blamed for canceling Bonner Blast
June 24, 2010
Normally around this time of year, the sky would be lit up with blast upon blast of fireworks and the air would be filled with patriotic music as part of the Bonner Blast.
BSHS boys basketball to conduct camp
June 24, 2010
The Bonner Springs High School boys basketball program will conduct its annual summer camp July 12-15.
Letter: Parks and Rec doing fine job
June 24, 2010
In response to the article, “Parks lacking, says Bonner Beautiful,” I disagree with the Bonner Beautiful Commission’s comments about the Parks and Recreation Department. I specifically take issue with (Lloyd) Mesmer’s comment about Skip Dobbs “exhibiting a lack of leadership.”
Letter: Helpers make successful relay
June 24, 2010
We would like to thank the entire Kaw Valley community for their overwhelming support of the 8th annual Relay For Life and a special thanks to our 154 honored guests, our cancer survivors, who continue to be our inspiration!
Storm causes sewer issues in Bonner
June 24, 2010
As a result of the June 16 storm, the Bonner Springs Utilities Department has reported several sewer issues, two of which will take a “long-term process” to fix.
Wastewater building gets upgrade
June 24, 2010
A shiny, new belt filter press, complete with a new building to house it in, is now in operation at the Bonner Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Remember When
June 24, 2010
A look back at this week in history in Bonner Springs, Basehor, Linwood, Edwardsville and the Kaw Valley.
Kansas City BPU to raise customer rates
June 24, 2010
The Board of Directors for the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities has adopted several proposed adjustments to electric and water base rates.
Edwardsville, Basehor receiving part of $4 million street light grant
June 24, 2010
With the movement for energy efficiency gaining momentum and cities looking for ways to reduce costs during this economic climate, a new street lighting program may be just the ticket for two area cities.
Letter: Lifeguard shows insensitivity
June 24, 2010
It has come to my attention that the staff at the Bonner Springs Aquatic Center need manners and an education on those with disabilities that attend the center.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate blasts statewide business group
June 24, 2010
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Holland on Friday told the largest business organization in Kansas to take a hike.
Ag Hall plans Tractor Daze
June 24, 2010
On Saturday, July 10 the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame will play host to the Tractor Daze and Mud Run.
Cooling centers offered to avoid heat illnesses
June 24, 2010
With the summer weather heating up there are several area cooling centers open to offer relief to those without a cool place to spend their time.
Area leader gets inside look across Kansas
June 24, 2010
So far Kevin Istas can sum up his experience as a member of the 2010 class of Leadership Kansas as one that has left him “impressed.”
Hollis plans wine tasting to raise funds for adding resources to center
June 24, 2010
The Hollis Renewal Center will be playing host to its fourth annual wine tasting event this weekend in an effort to add resources to the facility to enhance its visitors’ experiences.
Scouts flocking to campout
June 24, 2010
For one weekend, the Boy Scout’s Camp Naish in Bonner Springs has the potential to be the 20th largest community in the state of Kansas.