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Memorial Day ceremonies start Sunday with military brass
By Joel Walsh
12:01 a.m., May 21, 2008 Updated 10:48 a.m.
The Leavenworth National Cemetery Memorial Day Committee has been busy making preparations for this year’s Memorial Day ceremonies, which include a special, free concert and patriotic revue by “Brass in Blue,” a professional ensemble of active duty musicians stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska.

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Scouts flood national cemetery with stars and stripes
Memorial Day 2008
By Joel Walsh
May 24, 2008
For more than 200 area Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts that arrived Saturday morning at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, it took only an hour to stake approximately 30,000 miniature American flags before each headstone in the military resting place.
High technology, history intermingle in Basehor
By Lara Hastings
May 24, 2008
The growing town of Basehor offers a few amenities of suburban life mixed in with the one-of-a-kind features of a small rural community.
Nashville sound pairs with Tonganoxie charm
By Shawn Linenberger
May 24, 2008
Tonganoxie isn’t quite the country music hub that Nashville claims fame to, or even Branson, Mo., but a downtown Tonganoxie music venue is a popular local spot for country music on the weekends.
Historical, educational sights just down the road from area
By Mike Belt
May 24, 2008
If you want to get on the road, consider heading to places steeped in history.
Lawrence experience ‘unique’
May 24, 2008
Whether you are passing through or staying for the summer, there will be plenty of activities to keep you appreciating the community.
Potpourri of specialty shops dot De Soto
By Elvyn Jones
May 24, 2008
Although De Soto’s two-block core no longer serves as the town’s retail heart, it is home a growing number of specialty shops.
Shawnee museums, events welcome visitors
By Caroline Boyer
May 24, 2008
In Shawnee, visitors can find a lot of history and fun for the whole family.
Livin’ on the edge good for city
Big-name artists, big-time festivals all a part of Bonner Springs experience
By Nicole Kelley
May 24, 2008
The continually growing community of Bonner Springs has many options for Kansas travelers “livin’ on the edge.”
First tip for summer travel: Plan
Taking care of business before departing can make trip more fun, enjoyable
May 24, 2008
Consider these tips before packing up and heading out.
Small town has big plate of entertainment offerings
By Jeff Myrick
May 24, 2008
There are plenty of more events and reasons to make a trip to Baldwin.
Plenty of kid-friendly attractions available in region
By Mark Fagan
May 24, 2008
OK, so you’ve seen enough Dora the Explorer to turn into the Grumpy Old Troll, and - even after listening to all 27 albums/videos/DVDs of the Wiggles - the kids are still bouncing off the walls.
Area festivals roll out welcome mat for visitors
May 24, 2008
All across the region, town festivals offer food, fun and family entertainment throughout the spring, summer and fall. Here’s a look at some area festivals that are worthy of consideration for your entertainment calendar.