Shopping center – and community ­– ­suffer a hit

With little warning or fanfare, the Dickinson Plaza Cinema 6 closed its gates for good Friday at the Leavenworth Plaza.

Medal of Honor recipients in the news recently

Recipients of the Medal of Honor were in the news recently, and not in a pleasant way.

Time to book a seat on the airport bandwagon

As the folks in Leavenworth County debate whether to move forward with a new county airport, proponents got a major boost Wednesday.

Support K-5 Road Plan

Few would argue better transportation routes linking Leavenworth with Kansas City International Airport and downtown Kansas City area are needed.

Women reflect on experiences in the military

A recent column about the origin of Aviation Day and Airborne Day brought several comments excoriating me for not having used Google

This city shows what we could do in Leavenworth

I recently visited Portland, Oregon, and really enjoyed the availability of the public transportation system and seeing the volume of bicycle traffic around town.

Good job by area schools

Area school districts got some good news last week with the release of state ACT scores.

Traveling by car much different experience today

A recently received e-mail brought back memories and caused me to reflect on travelling by car with children today and travel when I was a child.

Administrator has saved county funds, created jobs

The position of county administrator as it exists, is not as was described in the ballot initiatives in 1998 or 2002.

Origin of some dates remains a mystery

Trying to find information for this column reminded me once again why I enjoy research so much. Not!

More needed for Carnegie

The $6,000 approved by Leavenworth County Commissioners last week for the Carnegie Arts Center is a good start.

Great timing for a Hometown Welcome celebration

Today’s Hometown Welcome event in downtown Leavenworth is perfect timing.

John Reichley

The weather of late may have been a bit hot, but with warm or hot weather in the Midwest come yard sales and flea markets. Bring ‘em on!

This community can take initiative to help DAVs

Let’s think outside the box and see who wants to be bold.

Events 65 years ago change history forever

This week, 65 years ago, was a very important one in history.

New map would highlight area’s riding trails

Recently two van loads of trail enthusiasts took a tour of Leavenworth County

John Reichley

The local community has always welcomed newcomers to the area.

Blackberries a little hard to find this year

Blackberry picking was not as good this year as the last few years at the place in which I normally pick in Missouri.

The obit does not tell full story of great patriot

Too often obituaries do not adequately tell the measure of a deceased.

Great chance to get antique items appraised

Antiques Roadshow is a very popular show on Public Television.

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    Advice on living eco-consciously — and budget-consciously.


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