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New Location for Gardner Substation 4 presented
The City of Gardner is looking at a new and better site for Substation 4. Gonz Garcia, utilities director, and representatives from Olsson Engineering presented their findings at the Monday, Oct.
USD 231 continues bathroom debate
Twenty parents filled the school board room Monday, Oct. 10 to continue sharing their concerns, feelings and opinions about gender neutral bathrooms in the high school on both sides of the issue.
JOCO Commissioners hold closed door executive session over network security issues
On Monday, Oct. 17 Johnson County Commissioners requested a last minute executive session to be held that afternoon.
Cruz calls on voters to help him take America
Cherryroad Media America is in crisis, but if they just hold on, a revival is coming, U.S. Sen.
Better opportunities for American workers, keys to boosting the nation
Cherryroad Media Creating better opportunities for American workers and providing resources for their success are keys to boosting the nation’s supply chain and building a stronger country, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said Wednesday in Edgerton.
FD#1 responds to Gardner house fire
Fire District #1 of Johnson County was dispatched to Cherry Hills Circle in Gardner Oct. 22.
KC Pumpkin Patch hosts the State’s largest pumpkin
Lhermansen@cherryroad.com The largest pumpkin in Kansas this year is on display at the KC Pumpkin Patch on Gardner Road. The 1,675 pound pumpkin was grown by Jacob Marintzer south of Westmoreland, Kansas.
Candidates running for District 43 debate in forum
The Gardner Chamber of Commerce moderated a forum for District 43 candidates at the Gardner Hampton Inn on Tuesday Oct. 11. Jason Lieb, chamber president, led and moderated the forum through a series of questions ranging from their priorities as state representative to local economic development needs, education and more. “I am happy to sponsor and support civic engagement,”Lieb said.
City of Edgerton honors former publisher of The Gardner News
Rhonda Humble was recognized for her contributions to the area by Mayor Don Roberts and the City of Edgerton at the Thursday, Oct. 13 meeting. Humble published The Gardner News and other local area newspapers for the last 40 years and passed away Sept. 24.