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De Soto-based Huhtamaki offers assortment of wellness initiatives for employees
By Karrey Britt
March 12, 2010
Businesses are stepping up efforts to keep employees healthy and productive and help keep insurance costs down.
USD 232 names district-level Teachers of the Year
March 12, 2010
Two outstanding teachers were honored this week in the De Soto School District.
Commuter Forecast for March 12, 2010
By Ashley Meenen
March 12, 2010
The Friday commute should include rain chances between Lawrence and Topeka, as well as some wind gusts near 25 miles per hour.
Chicago or bust
DHS band to play in the second city
11:47 p.m., March 11, 2010 Updated 02:34 a.m.
Four De Soto High School seniors share their experiences as the DHS band makes its way to Chicago.
Commuter Forecast for March 11, 2010
By Ashley Meenen
March 11, 2010
We are looking at a chance of rain this morning between Lawrence and Topeka, so look out for wet roads.
County recycling mandate gets cool reception
By Estuardo Garcia
March 11, 2010
The Johnson County Commissioners want to have a public hearing about its new plan to make curbside recycling mandatory in the county.
Youth Bingo night March 27
March 11, 2010
The De Soto United Church Youth will have its annual Bingo Bash will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at the church’s Fellowship Hall. 8760 Kill Creek Road.
JoCo Heritage Trust Fund grant application process starts
March 11, 2010
The application process for the 2010 Johnson County Heritage Trust Fund Grant Program is under way.
Accurate 2010 Census important to Johnson County
Annabeth Surbaugh
March 11, 2010
In March, we kick-off the 2010 Census. Johnson County is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to assure an accurate count of our community.
Spring Training: Starside Running Club
By Ashlee Kieler
March 11, 2010
Students at Lexington Trails Middle School and De Soto High School recently began spring sports practices.
Neighbors
Dorothy Nalley
March 11, 2010
The De Soto United Methodist Church is having a St. Patrick’s Day dinner from 5:50 to 7 p.m. March 17 at Fellowship Hall. Corn beef, cabbage, soda bread, hearty soups, desserts and drinks will be on the menu. The cost is $3 for children 5 and younger and $5 for adults. There will be Irish entertainment, as well.
Superintendent search timeline set
By Estuardo Garcia
March 11, 2010
Before Ron Wimmer steps down as superintendent at the end of the 2010-2011 school year, he wants to have his successor lined up.
De Soto Youth Ministries collecting money for Haiti
By Ashlee Kieler
March 11, 2010
The De Soto Youth Ministries’ planned trip to earthquake ravaged Haiti was cancelled earlier this year.
Who’s Who: Mike Gast
March 11, 2010
Occupation: Lieutenant with the Northwest Consolidated Fire District. Hometown: Rural Leavenworth County. Family: Wife, Casey, son, Greg, and daughter, Carrie.
City to use slurry seal in annual repaving effort
By Estuardo Garcia
March 11, 2010
Summer street improvement season is right around the corner, but with limited funding the city is looking to stretch its dollars.
Board OKs staffs proposal for cuts
By Estuardo Garcia
12:00 a.m., March 11, 2010 Updated 04:32 p.m.
De Soto USD 232 has a $1.9 million budget gap for the 2009-2010 school year, but after tightening up its belt and sharpening pencils, that gap has gotten a little smaller.
USD 232 Board accepts bargain bid for DHS expansion
By Estuardo Garcia
March 10, 2010
Bids for the expansion of De Soto High School came in so competitive that at least one USD 232 board member wondered if the district should move forward with the school’s second phase expansion.
Center of attention
DHS senior Stanley looks to lead soccer girls from middle
Chris Smith
March 10, 2010
De Soto soccer coach Darren Erpelding is strategically placing his top-scoring senior, Carly Stanley, in the center midfield so the opposing team can’t ably mark her.
Wrestlers look to take next step in 2011
Chris Smith
March 10, 2010
Shannon Sawner made it pretty clear last week that hardware is what he is most concerned with when it comes to De Soto wrestling.
Girls basketball team makes big strides, wins nine
Chris Smith
March 10, 2010
Just one year removed from a disappointing three-win season, Dwight Spencer led the Wildcat girls out of the Frontier League cellar in 2010.

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