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Parents - reserve Tuesday, February 9, to visit the Fairs! The Community Resource Fair will run from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Over 25 agencies will be represented, including Families Together, Child Care...
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The Gardner Recall Committee has set up a public message board as a forum for residents to discuss the issues involved in the...
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From 12 noon to 2:30 pm on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, a forum will be conducted in the Craig Community Auditorium (GEB 233) regarding the controversial issue of Global Warming/Climate Change and...
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Gardner Parks & Recreation is hosting a Bead Bonanza for kids ages 6-9 years on Thursday, February 11. The Friday, February 5
Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867 in Wisconsin. Her life brought her to Kansas, then along to Minnesota, South...
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Kansas became the 34th state when it was admitted to the Union on January 29, 1861. The Sunday Family Series at Ernie...
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The Theatre in the Park's 2010 Audition Workshop is scheduled for 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on February 6 at the Tomahawk Recreation Complex, 17501 Midland Drive, Shawnee, KS. So come and take the guess...
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All posted political signs shall conform with the following requirements of the Gardner City Code:
• Political signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in face area.
• Such sign shall be at...
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The Johnson County Library will be conducting several focus groups related to impacts on library service due to proposed financial cuts. Members of the community are invited to participate and...
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The Gardner City Council will meet at 7:00 pm on Monday, February 1, 2010. The
The NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) is sponsoring the 8th Annual NAIA Champions of Character High School Award. This award...
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The Edgerton United Methodist Church is hosting a Veggie Tales movie premiere party on Saturday, January 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Children...
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GEHS held a unique fundraiser on Thursday, January 28. It lasted only 30 minutes. But it took the students and staff just 30 minutes to come up with $280 to donate to the Red Cross for Haiti relief...
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Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest and most important events in anyone’s lifetime. Johnson County K-State Research and Extension is offering the series Buying or Selling a Home —...
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Winter Royalty Candidates have been announced. The Senior boys are: Felix Garcia, Caleb Laird, Dexter Newsome, and Brandon Reed. The Senior girls are: Haley Frizzell, Brenda Saphangthong,...
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The Gardner Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking applications for seasonal jobs for the 2010 Summer Season. Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2010.
The Johnson County Library will provide an opportunity to meet children’s author and illustrator Shane Evans at the Blue Valley Neighborhood...
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Brad Cooper, writer for the Kansas City Star, has posted a story regarding the potential impact of the HELP >Full Story
The Kansas Coalition for Autism Legislation (KCAL), Autism Speaks and representatives from the Autism Community will be headed to Topeka, KS today to speak with Senators and Representatives about...
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Randy Nadler returned to Sunflower Elementary to make an in-depth presentation on Australia. Nadler’s presentation is not simply a travelogue with pretty pictures, he presents information about...
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According to an Article in the Dallas Morning News, The Allen Group has filed for...
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Since 1994, millions of dollars have been raised for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by elementary and secondary students in the form of pennies and other spare change. Pioneer Ridge is holding their...
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There is a new scholarship available with a deadline of January 29. The League of Women Voters of Johnson County Essay Contest is open with a chanceto win a $1,000 scholarship. The essay question is:...
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GEHS went 7-2 this evening taking 3rd behind an undefeated Ottawa and an also 7-2 Maranatha Academy. Congrats to Becca Clark-Hargreaves, Taylor Harlow, Drew Bennington, Logan Hayes, Matt Sanner, and...
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The Edgerton City Council will meet at City Hall at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 28, 2010. The
Once more the GEHS sports program has made the KC Star, but this time it's not a particular player or sport. Well, in a way it's a sport. It's Head Football Coach Marvin Diener's weight room! Coach...
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Many of our Career Coaching clients want to "venture out" on their own. Some "dive in" and start something "off the cuff". Others need more structure, more support. For the latter, sometimes...
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THIS IS THE FIRST NEWSLETTER OF 2010
…although we just completed week two of the legislative session.
Week one was uneventful as moving into new offices, getting the computers connected,...
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The USD231 Gardner Edgerton Board of Education will meet at the District Offices, 231 E Madison Street, Gardner, at 6:00 pm on Monday, January 25, 2010. The
KDOT has been working with the cities of Edgerton and Gardner and Johnson County to determine where a new interchange will be constructed should of the Gardner Road interchange. KDOT's project...
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Gardner has once again caught the attention of the Kansas City. The KC Star has a story on today's...
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Last night the Varsity squad of Preston Pyle, Lydia Clark-Hargreaves, Jordan Keehn, Carley Lintz, Tressa Lee, and Josh Moore headed out to Olathe South tournament for the toughest competition we've...
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Students in the Gardner Edgerton School District learn about the world around them. It doesn't stop there, however. They're actively involved!
The students and staff of Nike Elementary wanted to...
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The Students, Parents & Staff of Pioneer Ridge Middle School and Wheatridge Middle School sincerely thank the following sponsors for their donations to our recent Ridge Rumble:
The Car Pool
City...
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Gardner Community of Christ Church, 115 W. Warren, will be hosting their annual Talent Show and Mexican Fiesta. Headlining act with be King Cat Christian Music blues artist Daniel Gray. Scheduled to...
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The court rejected the request for an injunction filed by Gardner City Council members Mary Peters and John Shepherd. The recall will proceed to a vote by the electorate on March 2, 2010.
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Kansas Attorney General Steve Six has asked the Kansas Supreme Court to reject the attempt by Schools for Fair...
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At their January 21st meeting, the Edgerton Council discussed their preferred location for the I-35 interchange to serve the intermodal. The State of Kansas has asked the Cities of Edgerton and...
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According to an FBI press release, Matthew Wyrick 35, of Olathe, Kansas, and his father-in-law, Robert Steele, 64, of Gardner, Kansas, have been charged in a federal indictment, returned in Fort...
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0227 175th & I-35 FIC
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0630 US 56 & I-35 Outside Agency Assist
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The Kansas Forest Service has begun taking orders for low-cost tree and shrub seedlings offered annually through their conservation tree planting program. Orders will be taken through May 3....
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On the morning of January 17, 2010, Gardner Public Safety Officers began investigating a series of auto burglaries which occurred in the early morning hours.
Upon further investigation, two...
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On 01/19/2010, after Gardner Public Safety completed the investigations of several purse & wallet thefts from October through November, 2009, the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office...
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During this two-hour program, author and storyteller Roland Love aims to motivate and inspire participants to share their life with generations to come by recording their life stories as a means of...
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Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security is offering a free public severe weather awareness training presentation on February 1, 2010, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Pioneer Trail...
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Students from Walt Cochran's Honor's American Government class visited Gardner City Hall on Tuesday evening for a lesson in City Government. Students were witness to a Council meeting with a...
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Gentlemen - show your daughter that you appreciate the young lady she is becoming. Gardner Parks and Recreation is partnering wtih Olathe Parks and Recreation to host a Valentine's Daddy-Daughter...
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USD 231 families recognize that regular attendance is important for success in school. UMKC recognizes this also, and wanted to encourage elementary students who can rise achieve perfect attendance....
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During disasters, like the recent earthquake in Haiti, many people want to help in anyway they can. This includes financial donations and responding to calls for volunteer support. These are vital to...
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The Edgerton City Council will meet for a work session at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 21, 2010. The agenda is available for...
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An amended agenda has been issued for tonight's Gardner Electric...
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The danger of driving in heavy fog was demonstrated last week by the 30+ vehicle crash on I-35 that took the life of a toddler and has several victims still hospitalized. The road was also slick. One...
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Mayor Dave Drovetta and recall organizer Chuck Clark have responded to questions from GardnerEDGE regarding the
Suspicious activity was reported to Gardner Public Safety last week. An ADT solicitor was going door-to-door. He was not professional in his presentation, and appeared too interested in scoping out...
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Many individuals have contributed/will contribute to the survivors of the earthquake in Haiti. Every donation - no matter how small - makes a difference. On course, everyone wants their donation to...
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The early-morning pile-up on I-35 south of Gardner has claimed at least one life -...
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I-35 is icy and treacherous this morning. Proceed with CAUTION! The southbound lanes are closed south of Gardner (as of 9:17 am) due to a
Gardner Edgerton School Officials are proud to announce that two USD #231 teachers have been honored as Kansas State Department of Education Horizon Award winners. Kylee Dardine (3rd Grade at Nike)...
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Varsity went to Maranatha Academy last night to compete in a 12-team round robin meet. We started strong and continued through the night which was great to see since we haven't had practice since...
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Due to Martin Luther King Day, the Gardner Electric Utility Board will meet for their work session at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 19. The
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The Johnson County Library is one of the best community resources that works for you. Several computer and genealogy classes are being offered in February free of charge at the Central...
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Southwest Johnson County EDC members gathered on Wednesday evening, January 13th, at Ball Conference Center to review their accomplishments and hold their annual meeting. The Theme for the...
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To encourage Kansans to make simple, but powerful changes to their lifestyles, Governor Mark Parkinson has announced that HealthyKansas will once again sponsor the 2010 Sunflower State Games Essay...
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The current weather forecast is for enough warmth to melt the snow now on the ground, and to blur our memories of the recent bone-chilling cold. Spring is indeed coming. But let's not get ahead of...
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The Gardner Parks and Recreation Department has introduced a new format for their Activity Guides. In the past, the guide was a 28-44 page booklet published twice a year, covering 6 months of...
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The City of Edgerton is hereby soliciting proposals for comprehensive planning consulting services to assist the City in updating its Comprehensive Plan. The City lasted updated its Comprehensive...
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Johnson County Library’s literature-themed courier trucks campaign – designed pro bono by Barkley Advertising Agency – has been recognized by a Gold MarCom Award from the...
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Kansas City has noticed that the GEHS Blazers know how to play football. They're familiar with the intermodal. Now that know that Gardner is also home to the
Financial Peace University is Dave Ramsey's life-changing program that teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating...
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Lauren Buckles is in her second semester at Ottawa University. The 2009 Gardner-Edgerton High School graduate is enjoying being away at college,...
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The Brandon Miller Band will kick off the New Year this week. Come enjoy some rockin blues with Gardner's talented 'native son'...
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Chris Morrow has spent the last 24 years running employment agencies for other people. Starting January 4th, Chris and his brother Kelly have opened New Century Employment Services in Gardner and it...
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GARDNER (January 12, 2010) — Women who participate in Fellowship Bible Church’s upcoming ladies’ Bible study will have the opportunity to learn from not just one, but three noted Bible...
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Support GEHS 2010 Seniors by coming to the Project Graduation Chili Supper. It is Friday, January 15th from 5:00—7:30 pm in the GEHS Commons. Cost is $5, ages 12 and older and $3, ages 11 and...
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Parents,
As part of our continued efforts to provide H1N1 vaccine to school-age children and staff, USD 231 has scheduled a final H1N1 clinic date, primarily to provide “booster” vaccinations...
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The GardnerEDGE has acquired from the Johnson County Election Office the statements that Council Members Mary Peters and John Shepherd submitted in response to the recall election. Election...
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GARDNER, KAN., JAN. 12, 2010—The Gardner Edgerton School District Board of Education is pleased to announce the hiring of Leann Northway as the new Community Relations Coordinator for the school...
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As the work week begins, people feel a variety of emotions. I know folks that start dreading the work week on Sunday afternoon before they start a new work week on Monday. I do know some folks that...
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The Gardner City Council returned to a discussion on the establishment of a Storm Water Utility. The proposed utility would pay for the construction of projects to deal with storm water and pay for...
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‘Schools for Fair Funding’, now numbering 74 Kansas school districts, partnered with Salina USD 305 and Dodge City USD 443 to file a motion on Monday, November 11, 2010, asking the Kansas...
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Jeff Stewart, Director of Gardner Parks and Recreation Department, outlined a plan to offer recreational soccer in the spring of 2010. Beginning Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the Gardner Park and...
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Antioch Baptist Church: 22668 S Waverly Road, Spring Hill, 913-884-8144
Assumption Catholic Church: 114 E Nelson Street,...
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Johnson County Government again is offering a toll-free hotline to the Kansas Legislature during the upcoming 2010 session that began Monday, January 11, in Topeka.
By dialing the county’s main...
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The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office warns seniors to be wary of telephone calls from their “grandchildren” who are claiming they are in an emergency and need to have money wired to...
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The Edgerton City Council will meet at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 14, 2010. The City's website service provider is experiencing difficulties. As a result, it is not possible to view the agenda...
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Bryndon Barrett has inspired a lot of folks in Gardner. It turns out that...
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We've taken a few pictures of the snow prior to this most recent storm, but quite honestly, we've been snowed in since Thursday morning. So... if you would like to share your photos, please send...
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church experienced a water main break. As a result, all masses for this weekend, January 9-10, 2010, are cancelled. Call 913-856-7781 for updates or to offer your assistance.
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Take it from a northerner - winter is more fun if you take advantage of it! Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm is offering...
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Kevin Wright of the Olathe News/Kansas City Star has an updated story on the Gardner recall....
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With freezing temperatures forecasted, it is important to prepare your environment and your body to reduce the risk of weather-related problems.
The Johnson County Health Department and the...
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Brad Wheeler has a new flock to lead. He’s very happy to be here, but it wasn’t his original plan. FirstLight is a United Methodist Church. Wheeler grew up in the Methodist faith, but a calling...
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The KC Star has a great story on Gardner's own Hannah Miller. Hannah graduated from GEHS last year, and is...
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The USD 231 Board of Education will meet for their regularly-scheduled meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, January 11, 2010. The >Full Story
The Gardner Planning Commission will meet at City Hall at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 11, 2010. The >Full Story
The Gardner City Council will meet for a work session at City Hall at 6:30 pm on Monday, January 11, 2010. The
The Kansas City Star today posted that a lawsuit challenging the 404 permit has been...
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The City of Edgerton released the following alert. We should all pay attention. This weather is very unusual for our community, and so we need to take extraordinary measures to ensure the safety of...
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To our loyal business clients:
We apologize for our closure yesterday, today, tomorrow and Saturday.
We plan to reopen to the public on Monday, if things continue to progress. If you have...
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Due to the weather, USD231 schools will be closed Friday, January 8, 2010.
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Gardner Community Theatre is all about our community. As you probably already know, their production of "Our Town" will be...
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Sealed bids will be received at Gardner Energy | 1150 E. Santa Fe Gardner, Ks. 66030 | Attn: Brandon McCollum until 9 a.m., January 15 for the purchase of a 16'x42' Paint Booth.
All bids will...
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All Johnson County Library Locations are closed today, Thursday, January 7, due to inclement weather.
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Sealed bids for the 2010 Water Distribution Materials Contract for the water and wastewater distribution and collection systems will be received at Gardner City Hall until 9:00 am, January 26, 2010. ...
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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are...
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Attention snow bunnies! Gardner Parks and Recreation is looking for the best snow sculptures in town! Prizes will be given to the Most Creative and Biggest sculptures.
You may enter by taking a...
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Resident cooperation is essential to the success of the snow removal operations. It is very important that vehicles are removed from the streets whenever there is significant snowfall. With fewer...
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Due to the weather, USD231 schools will be closed Thursday, January 7, 2010.
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The New Year has started with another round of snow on the way for Johnson County.
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, Johnson County was in the bull’s eye of a new winter storm advisory issued by the...
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Southwest Johnson County legislators briefed the business community on the upcoming legislative session. The pre-session dialogue was sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and held at the...
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The Gardner Edgerton schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 6, due to the weather. Several inches of snow are expected to fall tomorrow, followed by high winds and a significant drop in...
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The Edgerton City Council will meet for a work session at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 7. The agenda is available for viewing...
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Following is a Nixle alert issued today by the City of Edgerton. Do you receive their Nixle updates? You can sign up on the Edgerton...
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We've got a series of podcast interviews coming in the weeks ahead. If you've never listened to a podcast....check it out. All you need is a computer....and the volume turned up. Here's the...
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The Gardner Rotary Club precented RYCOE awards to Wheatridge students Scott Coble (8th grade) and Bethany Schultz (7th grade). RYCOE stands for "Rotary Youth Character of Ethics".
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The Blazerettes will be featured performers at halftime of the FedEx Orange Bowl tonight! The game will be shown on Fox WDAF (
TIME ADDRESS INCIDENT
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The Gardner City Council moved forward with letting the contract for demolition of the single family property at 875 North Juniper Court. The cost of the demolition will be $5,500. The City of...
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Whether you're sick or you have sick family members, noone wants to risk more road-time than necessary in extreme cold or on slick roads. Gardner is fortunate in that we have two walk-in clinics....
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Enjoy scrapbooking? Or maybe you decided that this is the year you're going to get started? Line up some friends, and meet at the Gardner Senior Citizens Center on Saturday, January 9. Bring dinner,...
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Can you remember the last time you drove Moonlight Road all the way up to 135th? Well, you can once again! (Weather permitting, of course.) The segment of Moonlight from 151st to 135th has reopened....
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The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Electric Utility Board on Thursday, January 7, has been cancelled. Their next...
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Below is the Cast List for Gardner Community Theatre production of Thorton Wilder's 'Our Town'. Performances will be at 2:00 pm...
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The Johnson County Jail located in Olathe, Kansas is closed effective immediately. All inmates and staff have been transferred to the Johnson County jail located in New Century, Kansas.
The...
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The Johnson County Extension service have several one night classes planned to help gardeners prepare for spring. This winter’s classes include:
Gardner Council Member Steve Hale has answered some questions regarding the Recall Election of Council Members Mary Peters and John Shepherd. The recall election has been scheduled for March 2nd. ...
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The Kansas Senate is seeing some changes in 2010. Former Senator David Wysong, previous Chair of the Commerce Committee, resigned in December of 2009 for personal reasons. Senator Karin...
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As of today, Gardner Energy has a new customer service number. Call 913-856-6802 to report electric service issues, day or night. Gardner Energy has made this change as part of their ongoing efforts...
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