Nicole Kelley Reporter/Copy editor

Nicole Kelley is a reporter/copy editor with the Bonner Springs Chieftain/Basehor Sentinel. She began working for The World Co. in May 2007 at The Lansing Current. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas, where she was managing editor of the University Daily Kansan. She also was an intern with the Kansas City Star and The Mirror in Tonganoxie.

Recent stories

Kansas Sampler committee confident about progress
By Nicole Kelley
February 10, 2010
As the 2010 Kansas Sampler Festival approaches, host-city Leavenworth is ready to go.
State board gives OK to casino at Speedway
By Nicole Kelley
December 3, 2009
For the second time, the Kansas Speedway has been chosen as the site for a state-owned and operated casino in Wyandotte County.
Parade organizers plan special honor for veteran
By Nicole Kelley
November 5, 2009
The Leavenworth County Veterans Day parade, the nation’s oldest Veterans Day observance, is observing its 90th year this year, but parade organizers are paying tribute to one veteran in particular.
Love of country blossoms into marriage for couple
By Nicole Kelley
November 4, 2009
When you pull up to Carl and Ashley Rowland’s home, it’s clear that a patriotic couple lives inside.
One tearful journey
Couple copes with infant’s death
By Nicole Kelley
October 29, 2009
The kisses left behind on Alesha Pfrimmer’s belly by her 3-year-old daughter, Kaylee, are now just a distant memory.
Vendors, Kansas city representatives meet to discuss Sampler Festival
By Nicole Kelley
October 28, 2009
Since 2004, Lana Howe has been showing off her homemade goat’s milk soap at the Kansas Sampler Festival.
Sampler festival planners preparing for 2010 event
By Nicole Kelley
October 22, 2009
Leavenworth County officials organizing the 2010 and 2011 Kansas Sampler Festival are hoping to present all the sights, sounds, and tastes that Kansas has to offer.
Wyandotte County casino decision pushed back
By Nicole Kelley
October 6, 2009
Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson has granted the Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board a 60-day extension for choosing the successful applicant to manage a state-owned casino in Wyandotte County.
Farm ready to open pumpkin patch for fifth year
By Nicole Kelley
September 24, 2009
With a giant caterpillar and massive pumpkins made from bales of hay already set up, it’s clear to those driving down 158th Street that Kerby Farm will soon be open for business.
Renaissance Festival to provide another year of enchantment
By Nicole Kelley
August 27, 2009
Once again the town of Canterbury is coming to life in Bonner Springs, as the Renaissance Festival’s performers, vendors and entertainment work to create a magical 16th century world.

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Recent photos

Barbara Dooley, a volunteer with the AARP Tax-Aide service, gives tax preparation advice to Eric Steck of Merriam at the Antioch Library in Merriam.

Debbie Folk's fellow teachers and PTO members at Edwardsville Elementary School recently organized a benefit dinner to help Folk through her second round of breast cancer treatments. The dinner Wednesday, Dec. 2, featured spaghetti and an array of desserts.

Debbie Folk, first-grade teacher at Edwardsville Elementary, is battling a second round of breast cancer. Her fellow teachers and PTO members recently organized a benefit dinner to help Folk through this trying time.

Judy Cox, investment representative with Cox and Neal LLC in Bonner Springs, offers tips for getting through the holidays while still being responsible about debt.

Susan Stine, left, Shawnee, gives her credit card to Judy Shelton to pay for items at the store Miller’s Too, 201 Oak St., Bonner Springs.

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