Archive for Thursday, February 18, 2010

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Musical prodigy
By Ashlee Kieler
February 17, 2010
Katie McKeirnan is only a junior in high school, but her musical talent could rival many professionals.

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Feb. 18 De Soto City Council agenda
February 18, 2010
City Council: 7 p.m., Feb. 18, City Hall, 32905 W. 84th St.
Accidents snarl highways
Winter storm causes pileups on Interstate 70
By Melissa Treolo
February 18, 2010
As she stood on a hill past the bridge just west of Kansas Highway 7 and Interstate 70, watching a massive accident unfold, Lawrence resident Jessica Boehle couldn’t believe her eyes.
Wimmer sees no future in studied consolidation
By Ashlee Kieler
February 18, 2010
De Soto USD 232 found itself in the middle of the state of Kansas’ performance audit report for K-12 education released Feb. 8.
Five Questions: Season of Lent
February 18, 2010
Joe Brandenburg, Parish Council president at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Basehor, discusses the tradition of Lent in this week’s 5 Questions.
Who’s Who: Nate Johnson
February 18, 2010
Occupation: Maintenence technician for the De Soto Hall/Aquatic Center Complexs
Neighbors
Dorothy Nalley
February 18, 2010
The De Soto United Methodist Church will have its annual Bingo Bash from 6 to 9 p.m. March 6. Children can plays games all night at the event for a donation of $5 and adults for $10. Food and drinks will be offered. The event is a fundraiser for the church’s youth group.
LTMS celebrates De Soto’s kindest
By Ashlee Kieler
February 18, 2010
Jennifer Henning could feel the love from her daughter Colleen last Wednesday. Colleen, an eighth-grader at Lexington Trails Middle School, read an essay she wrote about her mother during the school’s Kindness Assembly.
JoCo Library plans teen activities for March
February 18, 2010
The Johnson County Library will provide several events for teens at library locations in March.
City didn’t ‘over swing,’ mayor tells chamber
By Elvyn Jones
February 18, 2010
De Soto Mayor Dave Anderson found a metaphor in the hitting style of George Brett for the city’s current status.
State’s right supporters wave fists at Washington
By John Beal
February 18, 2010
The Kansas Senate voted last week, 33-7, to stand proudly in the long line of warriors for states’ rights.