Pumpkins, mazes and more at new Leavenworth County farm
Meuschke Farms is the newest offering in the growing Kansas agritourism landscape. Owner Shane Meuschke (prounounced “My-skee”) has a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides and even a hay bale pyramid for youths to climb up. The family also has mums at the farm, which is in southern Leavenworth County just north of the Douglas County line.
Tonganoxie Living
Bingo winners announced from Tonganoxie Public Library events
Bingo winners were announced recently with the latest adult bingo gatherings at Tonganoxie Public Library. Winners on Monday were Norma Tarr (4), Sandra Redding (2), Lucy Wolforth, Patty Szini (5), Dorothy Resco (3), Rosie Oelschlaegar (2), Kay Bundy (5), Lois Covey (2), Paul LaGue (2), Jackie Trainer, Don Fuhlhage and Susan Rose. Sept. 17 winners were Sonya Montgomery, Lois Covey, Linda Hemphill (3), Sharon Faherty (2), Kay Bundy, Marilyn Oxley (3), Doris Anderson, Rick Maloney, Patty Szini (2), Rosie Oelschlaeger(2), Lucy Wohlforth, Betty Layton (2), John Poterbin, Nila Denholm and Sharon Kelly. Bingo is played from 1-3 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at the library’s community room.
- Tonganoxie author bringing fruits and veggies to life in new children’s book August 17
- Raucous Reverend: Tonganoxie priest cheers on homeland in World Cup July 20
- Divine cheers for Croatia from Tonganoxie July 14
- Communities celebrating Independence Day July 4
- Tonganoxie St. Patrick’s Parade marking No. 30 February 28
Local news
Reptile event is Monday at Tonganoxie Public Library
Tonganoxie High School science teacher John Tollefson will bring live reptiles Monday to the Tonganoxie Public Library. The presentation will be 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at the library, 303 S. Bury St. Tollefson will discuss animals such as turtles, crocodilians, lizards and snakes.
- Bingo winners announced from Tonganoxie Public Library events October 11
- Nerd Night to get spooky Friday at Myers Hotel October 11
- Tonganoxie police make arrest on felony warrant October 4
- Artists turn out to capture Tonganoxie September 12
- McLouth Happenings: Honoring first responders; remembering 9-11; Threshing Bee around corner; yard sales September 5
Leavenworth County
Artists turn out to capture Tonganoxie
Though there were many activities happening during the Sunflower Stroll, one might have caught the eye most Labor Day Weekend. Artists could be seen around town painting various buildings and scenes.
- Inaugural Myers Hotel Oktoberfest is Saturday October 12
- Bingo winners announced from Tonganoxie Public Library events October 11
- Reptile event is Monday at Tonganoxie Public Library October 11
- Nerd Night to get spooky Friday at Myers Hotel October 11
- Pumpkins, mazes and more at new Leavenworth County farm October 11
Sports
Tonganoxie High defense stifles Baldwin in 20-0 Chieftain victory
The Tonganoxie High defense managed its first shutout of the season Friday in a 20-0 victory against Baldwin at Beatty Field. The Chieftains held the visiting Bulldogs to two first downs and just 35 plays compared to Tonganoxie’s 18 first downs and 68 plays.
- McLouth High football winning streak should propel team into 2A playoffs October 13
- Baldwin, Tonganoxie football to clash for only the 16th time in program history October 12
- Tonganoxie High boys cross country wins Frontier League title, girls take 6th October 12
- Tonganoxie High cross country continues 1-2 punch; regional sites announced October 4
- Season marches toward final meets for Tonganoxie High girls golf October 4
- McLouth High football winning streak should propel team into 2A playoffs October 13
- Tonganoxie High defense stifles Baldwin in 20-0 Chieftain victory October 13
- Baldwin, Tonganoxie football to clash for only the 16th time in program history October 12
- Inaugural Myers Hotel Oktoberfest is Saturday October 12
- Candidate forum is Saturday at Tonganoxie VFW Hall October 12
- Tonganoxie High boys cross country wins Frontier League title, girls take 6th October 12
- Bingo winners announced from Tonganoxie Public Library events October 11
- Reptile event is Monday at Tonganoxie Public Library October 11
- Nerd Night to get spooky Friday at Myers Hotel October 11
- Election Day about a month away October 11
- Dailey Farms Pumpkin Patch near McLouth now open weekends or by appointment October 11
Today's events
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors at 9 a.m.
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors at 9 a.m.
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors at 9 a.m.
- Adult Sexual Assault Support Group at 4 p.m.
Upcoming events
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors October 17
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie October 18
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors October 24
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie October 25
More events
Births
- James and Hallie Hughes, a boy.
- Lane and Carrie Stamper, a girl.
- Cole and Chassity Waddell, a boy.
- Angela and James Smith, a girl.
- Jared Fair and Casondra DeWitt, a girl.
