Business

Businesswoman trades bank job to open salon
September 2, 2010
When Holly Mikkelsen graduated from college in Chicago with a double degree in international business and finance and a minor in Spanish, she immediately found a job working at a bank.
Winery opens harvest of grape crop to public
August 26, 2010
Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery’s “Picking Sundays” have returned. As the Basehor winery’s grape crop ripens, the public is invited to come out on Sundays to help with the harvest.
Orthopaedic surgery office open in Leavenworth
August 26, 2010
OrthoKC, a medical practice specializing in orthopaedic surgery, has opened a new office in Leavenworth.
Edwardsville pizza business closes its door
August 25, 2010
Pizzaville, 104-B S. Fourth St., Edwardsville, has closed its doors after opening in 2004.
Basehor resident opens taekwondo studio in Bonner Springs
August 19, 2010
Taekwondo is more than just an area of self-defense.
Linwood to receive CDBG grant money
August 10, 2010
The city of Linwood was one of 29 Kansas communities to share in $9.2 million in Community Development Block Grant funds the Kansas Department of Commerce awarded July 30.
Sunflower Broadband acquired by Georgia-based company
August 4, 2010
Knology of Kansas Inc., a newly formed part of West Point, Ga.-headquartered Knology Inc., will acquire Sunflower Broadband from The World Company.
Leavenworth County requests K-7 land-use study
July 30, 2010
Leavenworth County has asked the Mid America Regional Council to do a land use/economic assessment study of the Kansas Highway 7 corridor in the county.
Owner downsizes downtown business
July 29, 2010
After six years, Provence on the Prairie has closed its doors. But owner Mary Miller said she would still be open for business, just not at the same location.
Changes being discussed to improve safety on K-32
July 29, 2010
A revamped version of an old intersection three miles south of a new Kansas Turnpike interchange is in line for some potential changes intended to improve safety.
TV host takes on local food challenge
July 15, 2010
With a crowd of 120 people yelling, and the high-fives flying, Adam Richman makes his way to a single table at the front of Papa Bob’s BBQ in Bonner Springs.
Dollar Tree announces new location in Bonner Springs
July 14, 2010
Dollar Tree, Inc., the nation’s leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, announced a new store opening in Bonner Springs. The 7,599 square foot store is located at 620 S. 130th St.
Freseros to see expansion in the form of cantina
July 8, 2010
Downtown Bonner Springs will soon have a new drinking establishment on its hands.
Smoking ban has Bonner heated up
July 8, 2010
The atmosphere at Twisters Grill and Bar, 13100 Kansas Ave., is a typical one. Customers sit with drinks in hand, music blares, laughter and easy conversation is heard.
Tonganoxie private club owner gets temporary injunction against smoking ban
June 30, 2010
There was a celebratory mood Wednesday evening in Tonganoxie’s Downtown Bar and Grill with the news a temporary injunction was issued that would at least delay enforcement of the state’s new smoking law in the private club.

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