Local news

Neighbors: Mike Everett
February 1, 2012
Mike Everett of Bonner Springs is this week’s Neighbor.
Edwardsville begins condemnation process on dilapidated, vacant home
February 1, 2012
The city of Edwardsville is taking action to condemn an unsafe building for the first time in several years.
Class aims for healthy kids
February 1, 2012
A new class designed to introduce children to fun ways to eat healthy and be active will be offered this spring at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Remember When for February 2, 2012
February 1, 2012
Events reported in The Chieftain this week 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Evolution of shaving
February 1, 2012
In the deep, dark past when I was a youth, there were three milestones which meant adulthood. Two including getting a driver’s license and registering for the draft. However, the earliest sign of approaching manhood was shaving.
State recognizes BSHS social studies teacher
February 1, 2012
Andrew Addington admits that rather than posters of rock bands or movies, his walls in college were adorned with portraits of John F. Kennedy and Harry Truman.
New grading system causes problems for high school faculty
February 1, 2012
Bonner Springs High School teachers and officials with USD 204 are meeting to determine how to address problems with the district’s grading software at the high school level.
Single mother says she feels blessed after receiving free car
February 1, 2012
Erin Wren-Mahan recently received a holiday gift beyond her greatest expectations.
Five questions: Tax season is here
January 31, 2012
Tuesday was the deadline for employers to make available federal W-2 forms to employees. Michael Devine, Internal Revenue Service spokesman with the agency’s St. Louis office, is encouraging all taxpayers to file returns electronically.
Remember When for Jan. 26, 2012
January 25, 2012
Events reported in The Chieftain for Bonner Springs and Basehor the fourth week of January 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
KCKCC tour heading to Europe
January 25, 2012
Kansas City Kansas Community College Fall Tour Abroad will visit the Alpine Jewels of Europe Sept. 24 through Oct. 5.
A checkout counter
January 25, 2012
Agatha Christie had her English Village; I have my local grocery store.
KCKCC president hopes for new buildings
January 25, 2012
Doris Givens, president of Kansas City Kansas Community College, called for the college to physically grow in a recent address to faculty and staff.
Kansas pride trumps intra-border wars
January 25, 2012
I remain proud to be a Kansan, and given the present political landscape, I have some friends who probably can’t make that statement.
Family quilts on display
January 25, 2012
Charlya Cooley has always felt connected to her mother, grandmother and aunts through the quilts that can be found either in use or carefully folded in storage in her home.

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