Shawn Linenberger News editor

Shawn has been with The Mirror since 2001 and is the news editor.

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USD 464 bond issue talk returns
May 15, 2012
The Tonganoxie School Board is taking another look at a bond issue just more than a year after voters soundly defeated a $26.9 million measure.
Meet-and-greet with new Tonganoxie City Administrator is Tuesday morning
May 14, 2012
The Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce will be welcoming new Tonganoxie City Administrator Nathan McCommon to the community with a meet-and-greet event Tuesday morning in council chambers, 321 Delaware.
Lansing escapee found in KCK
03:37 p.m., May 9, 2012 Updated 05:16 p.m.
A convicted sex offender who escaped from Lansing Correctional Facility three weeks ago was back in custody Wednesday afternoon.
100 AND COUNTING: Tonganoxie City Hall hits century mark
May 1, 2012
Any city official likely would be more than happy to build a municipal office for $1,650.
Pitch, Hit and Run competition is Saturday in Tonganoxie
April 26, 2012
Area youths can take a swing at a national baseball competition Saturday in Tonganoxie.
Remembering Bo
Resident was local ‘fixture’
April 24, 2012
Former VFW Post 9271 Commander Larry Meadows recalls a popular saying when it came to Bo Himpel.
Tonganoxie hires city administrator
April 24, 2012
Tonganoxie’s new city administrator will be on the job in about two weeks.
Tonganoxie Citywide Cleanup is April 28
April 19, 2012
The Tonganoxie Citywide Cleanup will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, with drop-off taking place in the lot east of the Tonganoxie City Fire Station, 825 E. Fourth St.
Meals offered for senior citizens at Florence Riford Center
April 19, 2012
The Leavenworth County Council on Aging is offering meals for people ages 60 and older at the Florence Riford Senior Center, 530 Bury St. in Tonganoxie.
Convicted sex offender escapes from Lansing
April 18, 2012
A 59-year-old convicted sex offender escaped early Wednesday from Lansing Correctional Facility.

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The winning bid of $1,650 to build Tonganoxie City Hall was approved 100 years ago this month. Though additional offices have been built for council chambers and police, the building still functions as the main city office a century later. The city council is looking to commemorate the anniversary this year.

Home School Connection's dress rehearsal of "The Princess and the Pea" Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at West Haven Baptist Church.

Home School Connection's dress rehearsal of "The Princess and the Pea" Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at West Haven Baptist Church.

Home School Connection's dress rehearsal of "The Princess and the Pea" Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at West Haven Baptist Church.

Home School Connection's dress rehearsal of "The Princess and the Pea" Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at West Haven Baptist Church.

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