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Wyandotte County 4-H teams take first place at regional shooting sports match
By Melissa Treolo
March 8, 2010
The Wyandotte County 4-Hers were in top form at last weekend’s 2010 northeast regional 4-H shooting sports match at Camp Naish, with both the BB gun and air rifle teams taking first place.
6:01 a.m.
Bonner resident remained upbeat during final days
By Nicole Kelley
March 11, 2010
Two weeks ago Nancy Johnson proudly showed off her new engagement ring given to her by her partner of six years, Bart Betzen.

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Wizards acquire second-round SuperDraft pick for Hartman
March 11, 2010
The Kansas City Wizards have announced that the team has acquired a second round pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft in a trade with FC Dallas for goalkeeper Kevin Hartman.
Class allows residents to be ‘label detectives’
March 11, 2010
A nutrition label detectives class will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in the Bonner Springs Community Center, 200 E. Third St.
Chieftain wins honors from Kansas Press Association
Staff Reports
March 11, 2010
The Chieftain and its staff will be honored next month for placing in the Kansas Press Association’s 2010 Awards of Excellence competition.
Wyandotte County Lake’s fishing season to open this weekend
March 11, 2010
Wyandotte County Lake will officially open for the fishing season Saturday, March 13.
Commuter Forecast for March 11, 2010
By Ashley Meenen
March 11, 2010
We are looking at a chance of rain this morning between Lawrence and Topeka, so look out for wet roads.
Bobcat power: Basehor-Linwood sweeps lifting state titles
BLHS girls win third straight crown; boys beat defending champ Russell
By Nick Bratkovic
March 11, 2010
For the Basehor-Linwood girls, Saturday’s Class 4A powerlifting state championship at Abilene High School was a bit of a foregone conclusion. The first-place title was their third straight, and they’d dominated the competition all year.
Joint Chiefs chairman touts leadership, family
By Melissa Treolo
March 11, 2010
In a speech addressing an auditorium full of Command and General Staff College students Thursday, March 4, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Adm. Mike Mullen talked about stepping up to the plate as leaders and also making family a top priority.
New metro-wide glass recyling venture finds success
By Melissa Treolo
March 11, 2010
The Ripple Glass recycling plant in Kansas City, Mo., is a minefield of dust.
Neighbors: Victoria Rowley
March 11, 2010
Victoria Rowley is from Albia, Iowa.
Council adopts mitigation document
March 11, 2010
Edwardsville took a step forward in preparedness Monday when it showed its support for a Wyandotte County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Youth Council keeps up on city projects
By Nicole Kelley
March 11, 2010
The Mayor’s Youth Council is an elite group of possible future leaders of Bonner Springs, brought together by the desire to learn about city government and be active in their community.
Bravettes end with loss to Heights, turn focus to improving for future
By Nick Bates
March 11, 2010
The Bonner Springs girls basketball team had its season come to an end Thursday night, falling 59-44 at Shawnee Heights in the first round of Class 5A substate play.
Wyandotte 4-H’ers top shooters at weekend match
By Melissa Treolo
March 11, 2010
Thirteen-year-old Hannah Reynolds describes the experience of holding and firing a gun to be a rush of excitement.
Company owner deems Marble Crazy a success
By Nicole Kelley
March 11, 2010
Marble artists from across the country were at the top of their game Saturday, showing off their art for hundreds of people to see.
Springtime has sprung
By John Beal
March 11, 2010
It’s amazing what a difference a few days make.
Letter: Searching for history lesson
March 11, 2010
Letter to the editor
Letter: Thanks to city in time of need
March 11, 2010
Letter to the editor
Letters: Marble Crazy a success
March 11, 2010
On behalf of the Moon Marble Company and visiting artists, I would like to thank the City of Bonner Springs, Tiblow Transit, VIPS and our Bonner Springs Police Department for their assistance with this year’s Marble Crazy event.
The art of sewing
By Clausie Smith
March 11, 2010
It is, by far, the oldest and most durable piece of equipment that we own. Standing in the corner, ready to swing into action, is a 1957 Pfaff sewing machine Jean bought before we met.
Commissioner Tom Cooley speaks to Rotary Club
March 11, 2010
Tom Cooley, Unified Government commissioner, spoke at the March 1 meeting of the Bonner Springs Rotary Club.
Reception honoring retiring golf superintendent to be this weekend
March 11, 2010
Long-time Sunflower Hills golf course superintendent Frank Barthol is retiring, and to honor him a reception will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in the Sunflower Hills clubhouse, 6742 Riverview Ave.
Kiwanis Club members get educated on Head Start
March 11, 2010
Jeannie VerBrugge explained the operation of the local Head Start program during the regular meeting of the Edwardsville Kiwanis Club last week at Sister’s Restaurant.
Kansas voices to compete
March 11, 2010
The 21st annual Kansas Voices statewide writing contest deadline is approaching.
BLMS 7th-graders fourth at home tournament
March 11, 2010
The Basehor-Linwood Middle School seventh-grade boys basketball team finished fourth at the Bulldog Classic.
Basehor-Linwood grad Smith on AD’s honor roll
March 11, 2010
Basehor-Linwood graduate and Kansas University football player Alex Smith has been named to the Athletics Director’s Honor Roll.
Bonner boys soccer team in need of players
March 11, 2010
A Bonner Springs-based under-13 competitive soccer team, Wy-Fire, is searching for players born in August 1996 or later. Current players are from Bonner Springs, Basehor and Piper communities.
Remember When
March 11, 2010
A look back through the years
Puckett ‘tough as nails’ in first year
By Chris Wristen
March 11, 2010
State runner-up Jonathan Blackwell wasn’t the only Bonner Springs freshman to overachieve at the Class 5A state wrestling tournament.
BSHS teacher plans new job-assistance program for students
By Melissa Treolo
March 11, 2010
A new program soon to start at Bonner Springs High School may benefit a combination of students, parents and even the city.
Bonner resident remained upbeat during final days
By Nicole Kelley
March 11, 2010
Two weeks ago Nancy Johnson proudly showed off her new engagement ring given to her by her partner of six years, Bart Betzen.
Wristen: Preparation for next year starts now
By Chris Wristen
March 11, 2010
Basketball season is finished in Bonner Springs.
Bonner Springs boys end season with loss to Topeka West
By Nick Bates
March 11, 2010
The final score doesn’t indicate it, but the Bonner Springs boys had every reason to believe they could win their Class 5A substate basketball opener on Wednesday, March 3.