Local news

McPherson named Kansas City clerk of the year
March 18, 2010
Lana McPherson, De Soto city clerk, was named the 2010 Mildred Vance City Clerk/Finance Officer of the Year for Kansas.
De Soto bar managers, customers give smoking ban a thumbs down
By Elvyn Jones
March 18, 2010
Trey Heffner doesn’t know how the JT’s Grill and Sports Bar he manages will respond to the new state smoking ban, but he knows he’s concerned.
Planning under way for 2010 Relay for Life
By Elvyn Jones
March 18, 2010
Planning started last week for the 2010 De Soto Relay for Life. The local event will be without a chairmen this year after Rita Jones stepped away from that position last year. Lori Murdock said instead she and others with share in the organizational duties of the Relay.
Explorer to cease publication
By Staff Report
March 18, 2010
Today marks a milestone in the 13-year history of The De Soto Explorer. After more than 670 issues, the publication will cease production of its weekly newspaper.
Working on Wellness
By Karrey Britt
March 18, 2010
Businesses are stepping up efforts to keep employees healthy and productive and help keep insurance costs down.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Weekend Roundup
Things to do in De Soto this weekend
March 5, 2010
If you wake up Saturday morning with a rumbling in your stomach there is only one thing to do: eat pancakes.
Starlight Theatre offers scholarship
March 5, 2010
The deadline is fast approaching for the Starlight Theatre’s Fifth Annual Legacy Scholarship Program.
De Soto Youth Ministries to hold garage sale for Haiti
March 4, 2010
The De Soto Youth Ministries trip to earthquake ravaged Haiti was cancelled earlier this year.
Basehor supermarket closes seven months after opening
By Kaitlyn Syring
March 4, 2010
A supermarket in Basehor once viewed as a possible model for a new store in De Soto is closing just seven months after it opened.

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