Local news

County pushes for sales tax ‘yes’ vote
By Caroline Boyer
July 22, 2008
The Johnson County government says it is absolutely necessary to fund improvements to the county’s public safety system and services. How it will be funded will be decided at the ballot box.
De Soto FlexRide numbers surging with gas prices
By Elvyn Jones
July 21, 2008
Johnson County Transit planning manager Cody Christensen said the two-day-a-week local system had 161 riders had in June, nearly double the 88 recorded in the same month a year earlier
Roller warriors cherish friendships
By Leann Sulzen
July 17, 2008
When Speed Razor started skating for the Kansas City Roller Warriors four years ago, the local roller derby league was in its infancy.
FBI trip has teen rethinking career
By Leann Sulzen
July 16, 2008
De Soto High School sophomore Hayley Brown’s goal is to become a lawyer, but she’s having second thoughts after participating in an FBI National Academy Associates Youth Leadership Program this summer in Virginia.
De Soto’s population grows at 2.2 percent, Census Bureau estimates
By Elvyn Jones
July 16, 2008
De Soto grew by 118 resident in the latest annual estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau, which released figures last week of population trends that coincided with the start of the nationwide housing slump.
Community calendar
July 10, 2008
Local events for the week of July 10-16.
Pancake feed to help replenish Multi-Service Center food pantry
By Elvyn Jones
July 10, 2008
There was plenty of room on the shelves at the De Soto Multi-Service Center’s food pantry Tuesday for more food.
Inspection program working, officials say
By Elvyn Jones
July 10, 2008
Although more than half the rental units failed to pass on first visits, De Soto city officials say the six-month-old rental inspection program is working with good cooperation with landlords.
Market open for 3rd season
By Leann Sulzen
July 9, 2008
Though Pete and Linda Hoffman were selling their baked goods, jellies and salsa July 2 at the Fresh Promises Farmers Market, they didn’t know it existed until a few weeks ago.
De Soto bond resolution rings up at a higher price
By Leann Sulzen
July 7, 2008
The De Soto USD 232 Board of Education Monday finalized a bond resolution that the district discussed and planned for months, but at a cost of $2.5 million more than expected.
Accident shuts down part of K-10
Staff Reports
July 7, 2008
Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies will be closing eastbound Kansas Highsay 10 between Lexington and Kill Creek to investigate an injury accident, the department announced at 3 p.m. today.
De Soto students make KU honor roll
July 3, 2008
Thirteen De Soto students or De Soto High School graduates were among 4,900 undergraduates on the Kansas University spring honor roll released this week.
Community calendar
July 3, 2008
Local events for July 3-10.
De Soto draws antique road show
Car club tours Weller’s garage
By Elvyn Jones
July 3, 2008
Larry Hupp walked away from a tour of Dean Weller’s downtown garage thoroughly impressed.
City fireworks show Friday at DHS stadium
By Elvyn Jones
July 3, 2008
Small private celebrations of the Fourth of July began Monday as De Soto residents started shooting up the fireworks bought at three firework stands in the city.

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