Local dancers perform in citywide festival
Sarah Lyons Special to the Times Susan Williams and Sophia Bethea performed in the show “Razzle Dazzle” during this week’s Kansas City Fringe Festival. Susan is a professional dancer and…
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Communities should fight for their local newspaper
I’ve written many times about news deserts and the devastation to communities when they lose their newspaper. It’s important to realize that business and industry owners are looking for towns…
Finding bass during the hot summer months
Mark Rountree Watching professional anglers fish new water is interesting. Most start by studying computerized topographical maps while seeking key areas. The trick is knowing where to look. Points are…
How municipal primaries are changing
In Wichita, Topeka and elsewhere across Kansas, the municipal election cycle is underway. Candidates for city council and school board seats and mayor will be selected in the primary elections…
Board members should come prepared
To the editor: On July 18, the Lansing school board met for a special meeting. The Leavenworth Times featured a front page article on this meeting July 21. One of…
Women’s Division to host annual Lip Sync Battle
Staff report The Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division will host a Lip Sync Battle as a fundraiser for its scholarship fund. In this Q&A, Mary Mack talks about…