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News and notes from around town about Bonner Springs, Edwardsville or USD 204.
August 5, 2014
From red to green: citizens impact traffic signal changes
Another example of how residents can make a difference in their city government… and even traffic flow at a main downtown intersection. Plus some local business news.
July 14, 2014
Improving USD 204 schools
USD 204 reviews areas of improvement for next year, plus the fire department goes high-tech, street repaving might finally begin this week, and a few updates on economic development.
June 23, 2014
Following up
This week we follow up on a recent story about a Bonner Springs mother who is using Twitter to try to mow lawns and earn extra money to feed her four children.
June 16, 2014
A World-Class Wrestler
We all know the Bonner Springs area has produced a lot of wrestling stars. But soon we might have a wrestling world champion.
June 10, 2014
A Doodle update
We wanted to share an update that, alas, Colin Garner, Delaware Ridge Elementary fourth grader, did not win this year’s Doodle 4 Google contest.
June 2, 2014
Growing your memory and growing local businesses
A memory-building class, plus a few business notes from around town.
May 26, 2014
Boosting the Bonner Blast
It’s not even June yet, but the members of Downtown Bonner Inc. definitely have July on their mind.
May 16, 2014
Scouts get speedy
Those who don’t have a child in Boy Scouts probably haven’t heard, but there’s a fun scouting event set this weekend at the Kansas Speedway.
May 5, 2014
Singing for Seniors
A good effort from the Bonner Springs Elementary Choir for May Day, as well as a few school notes and countywide news.
November 21, 2013
Did you hear?
None of the following really qualifies as breaking news, just a few notes from around town we wanted to make sure you knew about...
September 19, 2013
Apartment construction delayed, 134th utility project extended
A few notes from the staff reports included in the packet for the upcoming Bonner Springs City Council meeting.
September 5, 2013
First Responders to be honored
Bonner's First Responders get a nod from the Kansas City Royals; a new downtown Bonner restaurant should open next week; a new retail strip center will be built on K-7; and soccer players — lots and lots of pee-wee soccer players.
August 8, 2013
Simple advice: lock your car doors
Police ask residents to take a simple action to avoid being the target of car burglaries, and school notes from this week's USD 204 Board of Education meeting.
July 24, 2013
The Bonner vs. Basehor "Like" Challenge
The Chieftain wanted to inspire a little friendly, community rivalry.
2 commentsJuly 18, 2013
Supporting downtown Bonner
The Bonner Springs City Council discussed a few items related to downtown at their 2014 budget meeting earlier this week.
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