Local Area

Photo by Melissa Treolo

Golf course head retires for greener pastures
By Melissa Treolo
March 17, 2010
Sunflower Hills Golf Course superintendent Frank Barthol is ready for greener pastures. And he would prefer those pastures don’t look anything like the green he has been overseeing for the last three decades.
2010 Census to be mailed this week to residences
March 17, 2010
The 2010 Census is well under way with the U.S. Census Bureau mailing 2010 Census questionnaires to about 120 million addresses nationwide. The questionnaires will arrive this week, March 15-17. Residents are encouraged to complete the 10-question census form when it arrives and to return it in the accompanying pre-paid envelope as soon as possible.
Ag Hall reopening brings in 75 visitors
By Melissa Treolo
March 16, 2010
Opening day of the 2010 season at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame may have been marked by temperatures in the 40s, but the visitor turnout by Tuesday afternoon had reached an impressive mid-70s.
Businesses feel effects of Front Street construction
By Nicole Kelley
March 16, 2010
When the Front Street construction project started in October 2009, Matt Beets, Bonner Springs project manager, knew it was going to be complicated.
Rotary collects big during roast event
March 15, 2010
During the weekly meeting of the Bonner Springs Rotary Club Monday, members announced that the club raised $4,495 from their roast event, held Saturday, Feb. 27.
Red Cross to provide update about Heroes Campaign
March 15, 2010
The Red Cross Heroes Campaign, an annual fundraising campaign to raise money for local disasters, was launched in Wyandotte County on March 3.
Annual health fair at KCKCC approaches
March 12, 2010
Up to 10 free health screenings will be available at Health Fair 10’ at Kansas City Kansas Community College from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 15, in the upper level Jewell Building on the KCKCC campus at 7250 State Avenue.
Sign work to cause Saturday morning traffic delays
March 12, 2010
KC Scout sign work will cause delays between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. Saturday, March 13 at Parallel Parkway and southbound Interstate 635.
Walgreens opens to positive reviews but little fanfare
By Melissa Treolo
March 12, 2010
A long-awaited event has finally arrived in Bonner Springs.
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.
Neighbors: Victoria Rowley
March 11, 2010
Victoria Rowley is from Albia, Iowa.
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.
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.

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