Archive for Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Leavenworth County airport process a slow one, official says
April 19, 2012
The conversation’s been going on for about five years, and it could last quite a while longer.
CMS students raise $550 in teacher’s honor
April 19, 2012
Clark Middle School students Friday gathered to raise money for the American Cancer Society in honor of their former teacher, Deb Loker.
Bonner Springs City Council agenda for April 23
April 19, 2012
The following is the Bonner Springs City Council agenda for Monday, April 23.
Motor vehicle business on hold for technology upgrades May 1-8
April 19, 2012
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kan., Treasurer’s Office will be closed to vehicle business May 1-8 while the state converts to a new system for titling and registering vehicles. The offices will be open for all other business.
Sixth graders made plea for healthier lunches
April 19, 2012
The USD 204 Board of Education Monday heard a presentation from Clark Middle School sixth graders asking for healthier lunch options.
Beware possible insurance scams
April 19, 2012
I opened my door to find a salesman who wanted to sell me cancer insurance. Really?
Remember When for April 19, 2012
April 19, 2012
Events reported in The Chieftain this week from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Email scams abound
April 19, 2012
About four times each day, I check my e-mail and I am shocked by some of the “spam.”
Wyandotte County population holding steady, Census Bureau estimates
April 19, 2012
The Census Bureau released a July 1, 2011, population estimate of 158,224 for Wyandotte County.
Marble Day events set May 5
April 19, 2012
The sixth annual “Marble Day” celebration will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, in the downtown area of Bonner Springs.
Tractor Cruise’ to serve as Ag Hall fundraiser
April 19, 2012
Tractors of all ages and their owners will gather at The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 5, to gather for the “farmer’s version of a 5K.”
I-435/I-70 ramps to close beginning Monday
April 19, 2012
Repair work is set to begin at 9 a.m. Monday, April 23, on the bridge from Interstate 435/State Avenue to eastbound Interstate 70.
Elementary schools open doors to future kindergarteners
April 19, 2012
The USD 204 elementary schools all are preparing to have their Kindergarten Roundups and enrollment events next week for the 2012-13 school year.
Rarer than gold: Girl Scout plans to earn highest award
April 19, 2012
Jenna Hammond credits Girl Scouts with helping her find her passion in life: caring for animals.
Basehor-Linwood High School musicians qualify for state festival
April 19, 2012
After 107 Basehor-Linwood High School students competed in regional music festivals, 68 have qualified for state competitions, including several who qualified in more than one event.
Elementary students invited to BLHS spring play, ‘The Princess King’
April 19, 2012
Basehor-Linwood elementary students and their families are invited to the Basehor-Linwood High School spring play, “The Princess King,” this week.
2012 Kansas Relays participants from BSHS and BLHS
April 19, 2012
High school track and field athletes begin competition in the 85th Kansas Relays at 8 a.m. on Friday with the javelin throw and 4-mile relay inside Lawrence’s Memorial Stadium.