Opinion

Letter to the editor: Leavenworth County commissioners need to listen about airpor
September 2, 2010
To the editor: I see that the Leavenworth County commissioners aren’t listening to their constituents about not wanting an airport in Leavenworth County.
March of Dimes Bikers for Babies event is Sept. 19
August 25, 2010
This year’s March of Dimes Bikers for Babies ride to benefit the March of Dimes is scheduled for Sept. 19.
KNEA endorses Holland for governor
July 16, 2010
The Kansas National Education Association has endorsed Tom Holland for governor.
Port authority agrees to pay for CR1 study
April 6, 2010
The Leavenworth County Port Authority Board of Directors agreed Thursday to fund the county’s portion of a land-use study for the Leavenworth County Road 1 overlay district south of Tonganoxie.
Aunt Norie’s sewing room
March 3, 2010
Any hometown weekly newspaper goes so far and wide, and is waited for and enjoyed. Our Mirror has a wonderful feature: “Remember When,” by Billie Aye.
State revenues again don’t live up to expectations
March 3, 2010
The news just keeps getting worse when it comes to the state’s budget situation. Last Friday we learned tax revenues for February were 27 percent lower than expected — about $71 million. This marks the third month in a row of lower than expected receipts. This news really throws the budget process under way at the Statehouse into chaos.
Letter: Smoking ban not right
March 3, 2010
To the editor: The statewide ban on smoking in public places makes me very angry because it’s my health, not anyone else’s. I am a courtesy smoker and I abide by the laws. However, I’m fed up with everyone blaming health problems on smoking. Guess what? We are all going to die someday from something.
Letter: Salvation Army seeking holiday sprit in form of volunteers
December 1, 2009
You may have noticed that Salvation Army bell ringing has started in Leavenworth County or maybe not.
Did you know?
July 15, 2009
Did you know that the 13th Annual Amelia Earhart Festival is fast approaching?
Comprehensive energy for state
January 20, 2009
For Kansas to take the next step toward a clean energy future, we must have a clear picture of where we’d like to be.
Smoking bans need state-wide standardization
January 15, 2009
The number of Kansas communities that have passed or are considering smoking bans fuels discussion of legislation that would impose such a ban statewide.
Protect our young drivers
January 15, 2009
The past three years several organizations interested in reducing crashes involving young drivers, including AAA, have advocated strengthening the Kansas graduated driver licensing (GDL) system before the Kansas Legislature.
Shrinking revenues, battered economy to dominate 2009
January 14, 2009
It is amazing how quickly things can change in the span of a few years.
Domestic violence needs addressed
January 7, 2009
I am an optimist; I think I have always been one.
NBAF could be coming to Kansas
December 17, 2008
Kansans have heard me say over and over again that the most effective way to enhance our communities and our way of life is by having good partners in government. This teamwork is essential to achieving progress on any initiative across the state.

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