Viewpoints

Mother reviews life lessons as daughter begins college life
July 2, 2008
It’s official. … I’ve entered a new phase of life as the parent of a high school graduate and college-bound student.
Our view
Celebrate July 4 the right way
July 2, 2008
Fireworks, food, fun.
Chaotic stability
Briefly being a boomerang girl
July 2, 2008
I hate to admit it, but I’m a boomerang kid.
Our View
Show your support for local musicians
June 25, 2008
Concert time is almost here. The seventh annual Tonganoxie Community Band concert will start at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
T-Bones viable option at Legends
June 25, 2008
The original plan for the evening called for a five-person Pop-A-Shot tournament at Dave and Buster’s, with the loser being committed to a bull ride at the Saddle Ranch Chop House.
Our view: Local musicians: Time to join band
May 28, 2008
Seventy-six trombones probably will not be leading a big parade July 1 in Tonganoxie, but we can be sure there will be a great form of musical expression nonetheless.
Looking back before graduation
Senior Salute
May 14, 2008
This is my final week of high school. Amazing — I have spent roughly 2,160 days of my life completing a K-12 education, but as I come down to these last few days I find myself reminiscing. I didn’t attend kindergarten in Tonganoxie, but joined the class of 2008 in first grade.
Academic feats should be lauded
Our View
May 14, 2008
Hail to the Chieftains. The Tonganoxie High School forensics squad brought home a Class 4A state title May 3 from Washburn Rural High School in Topeka.
It’s time to think spring, think safety
May 7, 2008
Finally, spring has sprung. We had to weather a pretty bad storm Thursday night and into Friday morning, but it appears as though the more favorable temperatures are becoming more of a mainstay.
Don’t take food source for granted
April 30, 2008
A recent Journal-World editorial had this to say about the state of wheat: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Edward Schafer had some good news and some bad news for wheat farmers when he addressed a group of food aid groups meeting in Kansas City earlier this month.
Taxes shouldn’t evict seniors
April 30, 2008
As a State Representative, I have always focused my legislative efforts around what I hear from my constituents. While affordable health care and illegal immigration are always hot topics, I have received numerous letters and e-mails from seniors on fixed incomes who are concerned about literally being taxed right out of their homes.
Our view: 4-H’ers’ actions show true spirit of county’s youths
April 16, 2008
The 4-H club is known to have members who are very involved in various projects and activities.
Our view: Every day should be Earth Day
April 16, 2008
Dear humans, Thanks for thinking of me yesterday.
Remember history during future growth
April 9, 2008
It’s tough to know what the future holds for us in Tonganoxie. Development of Village West and the surrounding area in Wyandotte County continues. Plans for a renovated County Road 1 linking U.S. Highway 24-40 to a turnpike interchange in Leavenworth County move forward.
Tourney about more than just basketball
April 9, 2008
What an NCAA Tournament. What a celebration on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence after Kansas University, on Monday, won its third NCAA title with an improbable overtime win. Throughout the tournament, there also was a handful of great upsets and Cinderella stories.

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