Nicole Kelley Reporter/Copy editor

Nicole Kelley is a reporter/copy editor with the Bonner Springs Chieftain/Basehor Sentinel. She began working for The World Co. in May 2007 at The Lansing Current. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas, where she was managing editor of the University Daily Kansan. She also was an intern with the Kansas City Star and The Mirror in Tonganoxie.

Recent stories

Organizers hail 2010 Tiblow Days as ‘biggest ever’
Expanded carnival, Saturday concert, credited with luring more people to city
September 2, 2010
The crowds Saturday filling the streets of downtown Bonner Springs were anything but small for such a small-town festival.
BSHS gives special attention to sophomore class
September 2, 2010
In Joe Hornback’s eyes, the freshman and sophomore experience in high school should be different from the junior and senior experience in high school.
Tiblow Days BBQ contest packed with stiffer competition
September 2, 2010
In only its third year, the Tiblow Days’ Smokin’ on Oak barbecue competition has exploded from a small-town event into one that has to turn people away.
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.
Tiblow Days visitors come out in force
August 28, 2010
With two days under its belt, Tiblow Days was in full swing Saturday afternoon for the final day of the three-day festival in Bonner Springs.
Business relocates to Edwardsville from Wisconsin
August 26, 2010
Edwardsville’s newest business joining the city’s growing industrial community has moved in and is busy making changes to its new home.
Recent accident doesn’t change wheelchair usage
August 26, 2010
If it’s not raining or too hot, Ruby Shannon is sure to venture out daily around Bonner Springs on her electric wheelchair.
Edwardsville to restructure fire, police departments
August 26, 2010
The city of Edwardsville is getting closer to making a decision regarding the administrative structure of its police and fire departments.
Tiblow Days plans move ahead smoothly
August 19, 2010
Organizers with the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce have been busy for the past year preparing for the annual Tiblow Days festival.
Man 0, Papa Bob’s 1 in national TV challenge
August 19, 2010
Customers and supporters crowded into Papa Bob’s BBQ restaurant to watch the premiere of the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” episode featuring the Bonner Springs restaurant.

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Recent photos

Holly Mikkelsen is the owner of Studio H2M, a new full-service salon at 515 Morse in Bonner Springs.

John Frank, a member of the KC Smokin' Boys team, spread sauce on his chicken selection for the Smokin' on Oak barbecue competition during Tiblow Days.

Mark "Sparky" Krull, a member of the Disciples of Blues and BBQ team, prepares chicken for the Smokin' on Oak barbecue competition.

Ryan Pals, a members of the Disciples of Blues and BBQ team, cuts up brisket Saturday afternoon for the Smokin' on Oak barbecue competition.

Chris Miller, a member of the Petrified Pig team, prepares a selection of meat for the Smokin' on Oak barbecue competition.

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