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12/31/2015
Newspaper served as vital link for area residents | BasehorInfo.com

We will leave you with Clausie Smith, columnist and former owner of the paper, who shares his thoughts on the paper's role in the community over the years.

As you probably know, The Chieftain is ceasing publication after nearly 120 years of dedicated service to the Lower Kaw Valley. This, in all probability, is the final Notes column, which has been with me for over 40 years and in three communities.

12/31/2015
City managers review 2016 plans | BasehorInfo.com

Area city managers review the work they hope to accomplish in 2016.

With 2015 in the books, area city officials now are preparing for the projects that will take up much of their focus in 2016.

12/31/2015
Planning commissioner files for Leavenworth County commission | BasehorInfo.com

The election is more than 10 months away, but a Basehor resident is the first to file for County Commissioner in District 3.

John Matthews filed by petition to run as a Republican in the third district, covering the southern portion of the county. With more than 20 years of experience on the Basehor Planning Commission and more than 10 on the county’s planning commission, Matthews said he would like to focus on road impro…

12/31/2015
2015 in review: Top stories of the year | BasehorInfo.com

Here's the list of what we judged to be the top 10 stories of the year in our coverage of Basehor, Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. Did we miss anything?

It was a year of important milestones and plans for the future, with a side of catastrophic weather and national recognition.

12/21/2015
Area students now KU grads | BonnerSprings.com

Congrats to Basehor and Linwood students who graduated at semester from Kansas University.

Basehor graduates included: Megan Arnold, Master of Business Administration; Jason Brady, Master of Business Administration; Brittany Laney, Bachelor of Arts in biology; Kortney Rist, Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a sociology minor; and Megan Wheeler, Bachelor of Arts in human biology.

12/19/2015
Basehor-Linwood teams sweep Tonganoxie | BasehorInfo.com

The Basehor-Linwood girls basketball team won its first game of the season on Friday, thanks to a wild comeback in the final minutes at Tonganoxie.

Basehor — The Basehor-Linwood girls basketball team won its first game of the season on Friday, thanks to a wild comeback in the final minutes at Tonganoxie.

12/18/2015
USD 458 reviews plans for BLHS technical center, other construction | BasehorInfo.com

From Monday's school board meeting: A new tech center won't be the only construction needed at BLHS.

Plans were unveiled at Monday night’s USD 458 Board of Education meeting and include a two-story addition and 23,000 square feet of usable space devoted to the new technology center. The board also later visited the school to examine the need for some unrelated construction.

12/15/2015
BLHS boys beat Piper; Lady Bobcats struggle | BasehorInfo.com

The Basehor-Linwood boys started Monday’s game against Kaw Valley League rival Piper by playing some great basketball. And then the Bobcats got scorching hot from outside, leaving Piper burned in an 81-26 victory.

Basehor — The Basehor-Linwood boys started Monday’s game against Kaw Valley League rival Piper by playing some great basketball. And then the Bobcats got scorching hot from outside, leaving Piper burned in an 81-26 victory.

12/10/2015
Basehor considers plans for stormwater drainage near 155th and Parallel | BasehorInfo.com

Some work next year will help improve stormwater drainage near 155th and Parallel.

In its workshop, the council reviewed design concepts and a contract for improving a drainage ditch, starting at Parallel just east of 155th Street, running south and then west between Chestnut and Landauer to 155th Street. The project, which will be funded with bonds the city issued earlier this ye…

12/04/2015
Basehor business fire determined to be accidental | BasehorInfo.com

The Tuesday evening fire at 145th and Parallel is considered accidental, though the exact cause is still unknown.

Chuck Magaha, chief of the Fairmount Township Fire Department, said there were several explosions associated with the fire due to the products in the business’s warehouse, though no injuries were reported.

12/03/2015
Court rules with city of Basehor in wrongful termination suit | BasehorInfo.com

An appeals court as affirmed a ruling siding with the city in a former police officer's lawsuit claiming wrongful termination.

The United States Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court’s judgment against an officer claiming he was fired from the Basehor Police Department for exercising his First Amendment rights.

11/24/2015
BLAS continues to add families to Christmas 'Adopt-A-Family' program | BasehorInfo.com

Thanksgiving isn't over yet, but it's definitely time to start thinking about Christmas.

Pat Matthews, BLAS member, checks expiration dates as she sorts through food donations collected by USD 458 students at the BLAS food pantry. Having just received large donations of food and toiletries for the pantry, the assistance organization is now seeking donations for its Christmas Adopt-a-Fam…

11/20/2015

Don't forget! The Basehor VFW Post 11499 will have its eighth annual free Thanksgiving Community Dinner this weekend, from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the post’s building, 2806 N. 155th St., open to all veterans and senior citizens as well as one chaperone of that senior citizen.

11/13/2015
BLHS volleyball players earn All-KVL honors | BasehorInfo.com

Several Basehor-Linwood volleyball players were recognized by the Kaw Valley League coaches.

The Basehor-Linwood volleyball team had an excellent season, finishing with a 26-12 overall record and appearance in the sub-state finals. The Lady Bobcats fell to eventual Class 4A-I state champion Bishop Miege in that match.

11/12/2015

Basehor-Linwood School District USD 458

Fiddler on the Roof debuts at the BLHS Auditorium Thursday night at 7 p.m.!

Showtimes are as follows:
Thursday - 7 p.m.
Saturday - 7 p.m.
Sunday - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

*Note: because the football team is still in the post-season, Friday's musical has been moved to Sunday at 7 p.m. All Friday tickets already purchased will be honored for the Sunday evening performance.

11/12/2015
Bonner cafe moves to Basehor | BasehorInfo.com

If you saw our article last week about a dispute between two downtown Bonner cafes leading to one of them seeking a new location — they found that location in Basehor.

Tracy Smith, co-owner, said that he has signed a three-year lease at 15510 State Avenue, Suite 1B. Some remodeling has to be completed, so Smith said he hopes to open the first week in December. He said he will be posting updates online at Facebook.com/perkyscafekc.

11/10/2015
Basehor to appoint new council member | BasehorInfo.com

Basehor will have a new council member as of Monday with the resignation of Brian Healy, who is moving from the area.

Councilman Brian Healy resigned from his council seat effective Monday, stating that he will be relocating to Arizona. Healy had served the city as both a councilman and planning commission member for the past six years.

11/07/2015
BLHS takes down Louisburg in playoff thriller | BasehorInfo.com

The Basehor-Linwood football team pulled out a thrilling victory over Louisburg in the Class 4A-I playoffs on Friday night.

Eric Scott is the reigning Class 4A high jump bronze medalist, so when the football came in his direction on the final drive of Basehor-Linwood’s regional playoff game against Louisburg, he utilized his greatest strength to put his team’s victory on ice.

11/05/2015
USD 458 students accepted into honor choirs | BasehorInfo.com

Lots of songbirds in USD 458 — a record number of students accepted in the American Choral Director's Association honor choirs.

Twelve Basehor-Linwood middle and high school students were accepted into honor choirs for the American Choral Director’s Association Southwest Division Conference to be held at the Kauffman Center in Kansas City, Mo., this spring.

11/04/2015
Basehor 3rd graders conduct mock city council meeting | BasehorInfo.com

Basehor students learn the ins and outs of city government.

Georgia Moore raises her hand to speak as a council member Wednesday morning during a mock city council meeting with fellow Basehor Intermediate School third graders Christian Locke, Nicholas Hotujac, and Talin Turner, who was playing the mayor.

11/03/2015

The Basehor library is open, and doing the best it can to celebrate the Royals without attending today's parade. Are you attending the Royals parade today? Share your photos and stories with us here, mention us on Twitter with or using the hashtag or email [email protected].

It's one big party in Kansas City - the Royals are #1! And yes, we are open today but we'll be at the Parade and Rally in spirit :o)

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