De Soto Living

Photo by Richard Gwin

Fields of gold
By Mark Fagan
August 24, 2010
Sunflower time again for Grinter family
BBQ enthusiasts flock to Sandstone
By Melissa Treolo
May 21, 2010
Though Pellet Envy was disqualified Friday from the Oklahoma Joe’s World Brisket Open for using the wrong presentation box, the husband and wife team still managed to grab third-place overall in the Kansas City BBQ Store Invitational.
Black tub to help residents go green
New backyard composters for sale at city hall
By Estuardo Garcia
April 21, 2010
On this Earth Day, the De Soto officials want to remind residents of a way to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills.
MARC announces local carpool braniacs
April 20, 2010
Brian Showen of De Soto and Amy Bichelmeyer of Eudora may be the smartest carpoolers in the area. At least for today.
Governor’s wife, KU launch women’s heart health initiative
By Karrey Britt
April 14, 2010
Kansas first lady Stacy Parkinson wants women to get an annual heart assessment just like they do a mammogram.
County recognizes Starside’s green efforts
April 14, 2010
It may not be easy being green, but that’s not stopping the students and staff at Starside Elementary School.
Starside kicks-off community garden
By Estuardo Garcia
April 11, 2010
Starside Elementary School is known for its environmentally friendly initiatives that have developed green-minded students. And with the school’s new community garden, they’ll have the thumbs to match.
De Soto Days moved to July
By Estuardo Garcia
April 9, 2010
The annual De Soto Days Festival has moved. Not to a new location, but to a new date.
Rain barrel workshop coming to De Soto
April 8, 2010
So the saying goes… “April showers bring May flowers,” making April the perfect time to set up a rain barrel.
Local 4-H’ers tour Kentucky horse country
Natalie McCracken
April 5, 2010
This Spring Break, 19 members of the Johnson County Horse Club took a trip to Kentucky to attend the Youth Equestrian Festival in Lexington, Ky.
Easter roundup
April 3, 2010
Looking to do something this Easter weekend? Well look no further, there are plenty of events coming to the city.
Asthma study seeks Midwest participants
March 26, 2010
A Wisconsin-based research firm is looking for asthma-sufferers from rural areas in the Midwest to take part in a national research study.
Hillside Village residents celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music
By Estuardo Garcia
March 18, 2010
St. Patrick’s Day parties weren’t just happening in Kansas City.
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.

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