Mark Rountree

Mark Rountree

Pioneers power past Lansing

Kyle BelangerSports correspondent A stout defensive front combined with efficient offensive production to lead Leavenworth High School to a 25-7 United Kansas Conference road rivalry… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Biking trips include a history lesson

Although we know the region today as Mexico, Cortez, working for Spain, conquered the Aztec Empire in 1521 and it became part of New Spain,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Rams snap losing streak with big win

Kyle BelangerSports correspondent It took just two weeks for all five Leavenworth County high school football teams to break into the win column.Pleasant Ridge High… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

KSBRC is here to help public schools

To the editor:Several Kansas school boards are taking courageous steps to meet their communities’ student outcome expectations. They are identifying specific achievement gains to be reached over different time periods, not merely hoping to "do better." That may seem like common sense, but it represents a significant shift in focus compared to most school districts.School board members are not supposed to push their personal beliefs or represent the district’s desires; rather, they should represent the interests of the community as a whole.