Jesse Truesdale Reporter/Copy editor

Jesse Truesdale, a reporter and copy editor for The Chieftain, received his master's degree in journalism in 2005 from the University of Kansas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from San Francisco State University. He graduated from Garden City High School.

Recent stories

Bonner store brings ‘hope’ downtown
By Jesse Truesdale
September 4, 2008
A new “hope” has arrived in Bonner Springs. At least that’s the name of downtown’s newest business, Hope Mexican Store, named for one of its owners, Esperanza Cruz.
Economy, education touted as key issues in State Senate race
By Jesse Truesdale
September 4, 2008
The candidates running for the Kansas Senate District 5 have a couple of issues in common they’re running on: education and economic development for the region.
Chance to watch students grow lures new BSHS band director
By Jesse Truesdale
September 4, 2008
The Bonner Springs High School Band has a new director.
New, free program features resources for parents of tots
By Jesse Truesdale
September 4, 2008
There’s a new resource for parents in the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville School District.
Festival touted as ‘best’
By Jesse Truesdale
August 27, 2008
Chalk up another winning weekend for Tiblow Days.
Winner of Marion Vaughn Community Service Award named
By Jesse Truesdale
August 27, 2008
The suspense is over.
New EMS facility moves one step closer to reality
By Jesse Truesdale
August 27, 2008
Bonner Springs came one step closer Tuesday to having a new facility for its Emergency Medical Services department.
Ray Cox recognized for community service
Former Rep. for Kansas House 39th District given Marion Vaughn Award
By Jesse Truesdale
August 22, 2008
The suspense is over.
Residents rescue city’s oldest tree
By Jesse Truesdale
August 21, 2008
The week after many trees along Kump Avenue had their limbs cut off in preparation for a road-widening project, efforts began Monday to save what may be Bonner Springs’ oldest tree.
USD 204 students numbers trail off
Enrollment drop is first in six years
By Jesse Truesdale
August 21, 2008
Early indications are the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville School District’s enrollment is down for the first time since the 2001-2002 school year.

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Recent photos

Tello and Esperanza Cruz opened a new store in downtown Bonner Springs names “Hope Mexican Store.” The shop specializes in authentic mexican merchandise that can be hard to find in the U.S.

Tello and Esperanza Cruz opened a new store in downtown Bonner Springs names “Hope Mexican Store.” The shop specializes in authentic mexican merchandise that can be hard to find in the U.S.

The scene of a fatal accident on I-70 at mile marker 222 Tuesday closed down one lane of traffic headed west. A motorcyclist who died stopped for shelter from a rainstorm and was struck by two different cars.

The Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce and the Bonner Beautiful Commission presented their awards at the chamber’s annual luncheon Thursday. From left are John McNown, plant manager of Herff-Jones, and Brad Smith, vice president and general manager of Oldcastle Miller, winners of the chamber’s Industrial Appreciation award; Laurie Welty, director of operations for Jet Fuel Café, winner of the beautification award from Bonner Beautiful; Denise MacDonald, owner of Mac’s Place, and Jamie Istas, owner of Pink Zebra, both awarded the Business Appreciation award; and Paul Bush, regional president of Union Bank and Trust, whose branch at 309 Oak Street received the other Bonner Beautiful beautification award.

Bonner Springs and Edwardsville Mayors Clausie Smith, middle front row, and Heinz Rodgers, right, sign a proclamation last week recognizing June as Business Appreciation Month. Joining the mayors are Mike Clouse, president of the Bonner Springs-Edwardsvile Area Chamber of Commerce, left front row; to the right, Marcia Ashford, director of economic development for Bonner Springs, and Phyllis Freeman, city clerk of Edwardsville.

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