Archive for Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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Downtown upgrades seen as starting point
By Elvyn Jones
July 1, 2009
The downtown street and sidewalk improvements completed in Baldwin City a year ago hasn’t made much of a difference in his business, but Mike Langrehr said they did change the town’s mood about its downtown.

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Farmer earn scholarship
July 1, 2009
De Soto High School grad going to Pittsburg State University
Johnson County deputies to enforce fireworks ban in rural areas
July 1, 2009
De Soto now allows fireworks, but county doesn’t
De Soto VFW blood drive
July 1, 2009
Summer blood need critical
De Soto farmers’ market open
July 1, 2009
Market to be open Wednesday evenings through growing season
Kid-Authored Whoppers encourages creativity
By Ashlee Kieler
July 1, 2009
Tall tales were abound Friday at the De Soto Library’s “Kid Authored Whoppers.” The kid-centered program focused on creativity in story telling.
Downtown upgrades seen as starting point
By Elvyn Jones
July 1, 2009
The downtown street and sidewalk improvements completed in Baldwin City a year ago hasn’t made much of a difference in his business, but Mike Langrehr said they did change the town’s mood about its downtown.
De Soto plans bigger Fourth of July festivities
By Elvyn Jones
July 1, 2009
De Soto City Clerk Lana McPherson said she was surprised and pleased with the response to the city’s first Fourth of July celebration at Riverfest Park.
Five Questions: Working on Commission
July 1, 2009
After narrowly wining the 6th District JoCo Commission seat in November, Calvin Hayden took office in a challenging time. The Explorer asks the new commissioner about his first six months, the county 2010 budget and the search for a new county administrator.
Cats on the attack in 7-on-7
By Jeff Deters
July 1, 2009
If the De Soto Wildcats play as well on Friday nights as they did during Monday night’s 7-on-7 at De Soto, the Wildcats could be in for a big season.
Commuter Forecast for July 1, 2009
Alex Harrington
July 1, 2009
Because of road construction, expect a few minutes of delay on Highway 24 on the north side Topeka. There is also bridge construction between Lawrence and Kansas City from milepost 202 to 236.