Elections

Jordan drops out of congressional race
By George Diepenbrock
April 23, 2010
The 2008 Republican nominee’s exit from the congressional race also comes after rival Kansas Rep. Kevin Yoder, of Overland Park, had gained a fundraising edge since the beginning of the year.
Stephene Moore announces bid for Congress
By Scott Rothschild
April 6, 2010
The wife of retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Kan., announced today that she would try to succeed her husband as the 3rd District representative.
Applicants needed for county advisory boards
Staff Reports
March 31, 2010
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications from interested residents who would like to be considered for ten appointments to serve on five advisory boards of County Government.
Recession shapes State of the County speech
March 30, 2010
To a room full of county business, civic and community leaders, Annabeth Surbaugh, chairman of the Johnson County Commission, gave the state of the county.
De Soto gets an A+ in financing
By Estuardo Garcia
March 26, 2010
When it comes to public finances, Standard and Poor’s give De Soto an A+.
De Soto city clerk recognized for her work
March 15, 2010
Lana McPherson, De Soto city clerk, has been named the 2010 Mildred Vance City Clerk/Finance Officer of the Year for the State of Kansas
De Soto City Council
March 4 agenda
February 26, 2010
De Soto City Council, 7 p.m., March 4, City Hall, 32905 W. 84th ST.
Baldwin City’s Holland announces he’ll run for governor
By Jeff Myrick
01:15 p.m., February 17, 2010 Updated 09:54 a.m.
State Sen. Tom Holland, a Baldwin City Democrat, not only threw his hat into the ring for the governor’s position Wednesday, he came out swinging against Sam Brownback, a Republican favored to win the seat.
Race assured for top spot in county government
By Elvyn Jones
February 4, 2010
Former Overland Park mayor and current Johnson County Commissioner Ed Eilert filed to run last week for Johnson County Commission chairman, joining incumbent Annabeth Surbaugh in the race.
Johnson County Legislative Hotline
January 28, 2010
Several options available in De Soto
Eilert files for Johnson County chair
January 27, 2010
Former Overland Park mayor first to enter race
Democratic state Sen. Tom Holland of Baldwin City may run for governor
By Scott Rothschild
January 20, 2010
State Sen. Tom Holland, D-Baldwin City, said Wednesday that he may run for governor.
KDOT to release draft recommendation from 5-county study
01:15 p.m., January 20, 2010 Updated 11:10 p.m.
General public can view online or attend presentation at five sites, including Olathe
Democrats to meet
January 5, 2010
Heartland Values, Democratic Action, a workshop sponsored by the 3rd Congressional District Democratic Committee, will be this Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Overland Park Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom, 10800 Metcalf Ave.