Category Archives: Gardner, KS

Joan Dorsey Contributing columnist My late brother in law, Garry, graduated from the Bell and Howell School of Electronics in Kansas City in the early … Continue reading →

Coach Addison Lutchen The girls were really excited to finally take the field April 1 in Lawrence. They ended up coming away with two wins … Continue reading →

Crews from Pyramid Construction have started work on the 207th Street Grade Separation in Edgerton. The off-grade crossing over the railroad tracks at 207th Street … Continue reading →

Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News Members of the Gardner city council discussed at length their options for future elections and terms with vacated … Continue reading →

About 79 Gardner employees have city cell phones at a cost of about $44,000 annually. That’s about $3,690 per month or under $50 each per … Continue reading →

Coach Larry Ward Congratulations to the GE Boys on winning the SM South meet; the girls finished in second, ahead of all the Shawnee Mission … Continue reading →

Two candidates have filed for the position of Gardner mayor, and one for city council. At press time, Tory Roberts and Todd Winters, both current … Continue reading →

At approximately 2:10 a.m. the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office was called to a crash on the train tracks just South of the intersection of W. … Continue reading →

Photo courtesy of JOCO Sherrif At approximately 3:50 p.m. on March 31, 2021, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported train vs. car … Continue reading →

Coach Derek Wilson Both teams hosted Mill Valley last week The JV had a rough night that ended with a 0-10 defeat. “We had a … Continue reading →

Pete Logan Behind the five-inning complete game, three-hit, shutout pitching of junior hurler Harley Pruetting, the Gardner-Edgerton High School softball team defeated Shawnee Mission West … Continue reading →

Earth Day Network (EDN), the organizing body for Earth Day worldwide, has announced the theme of Earth Day 2021 is Restore Our Earth. Gardner Parks … Continue reading →

Submitted photo The season started out incredibly well with the Blazer boys and girls track and field teams combining for the collective program win at … Continue reading →

Dorothy Rosby contributing columnist My friend “Martha” tells me she wants to lose 20 pounds and get a really nice tan—by Friday. It’s Wednesday. “Do … Continue reading →

Gardner spends more than $44,000 annually for employee cell phones. The city has about 79 cell phones, according to Daneeka Marshall-Oquendo, public information officer. Of … Continue reading →

If your billing Cycle and Route are listed below, we will be working in your neighborhood this week.  You can find your cycle and route on your most recent utility … Continue reading →

Photo courtesy of USD 231 Art students in the sixth grade at Trail Ridge Middle School were busy making a “marble run” last week.

Several area positions are up for election this year, and filing deadline for those positions is June 1. If there is a primary election, it … Continue reading →

Currently Gardner has a drug testing policy that only requires those employees with a commercial drivers license to submit to random testing. We agree it’s … Continue reading →

A bill that would allow businesses who were forced to shut down, or impacted, by the COVID 19 pandemic to receive tax credit, reimbursement for … Continue reading →

Coach Ryan Plankenhorn The varsity Blazers opened their season at home against the Indians of Shawnee Mission North March 23.  The Blazers came out rusty … Continue reading →

Photos courtesy of JCFD#1 All three shifts spent time reviewing building construction with Chief Casey who oversees operations for Johnson County Fire District #1. The … Continue reading →

Photo courtesy of USD 231 Out of 14,000 submissions, Kyron Saunders, GEHS sophomore, has been selected as one of 156 semi-finalists in the Artemis Moon … Continue reading →

Coach Derek Wilson The JV battled OW to start the season which was a great learning experience for them, according to Derek Wilson, coach. They … Continue reading →

In lieu of a retirement dinner, USD 231 will honor last year’s and this year’s retirees during the May 3 board of education meeting. Retirees should contact … Continue reading →

Coach Pete Logan For the second straight game, the Gardner-Edgerton High School baseball team put themselves in a hole early with control issues from the … Continue reading →

Photo courtesy of JCPRD Two chair yoga programs, one in-person and the other virtual, are being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson … Continue reading →

Joan Dorsey Contributing columnist I haven’t always liked flowers. They were always around and blooming. My gramdma had them, aunts, cousins and neighbors had them. … Continue reading →

Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News Gardner passed an ordinance for new City Land Development Code amendments. David Knopick, community development director,  presented the … Continue reading →

Country music fans are in for a special treat at this year’s City of Gardner Independence Day Festival, which will feature two well-known artists in … Continue reading →

Photos courtesy of USD 230 Students at Woodland Spring Middle School, USD 230, recently studied loops, whorls and arches as seventh grade students analyzed their … Continue reading →

Each year, Gardner administers 24 random drug tests, and during the past eight years there has only been one failed test. “This means the failure … Continue reading →

Photo courtesy of the Spring Hill Chamber Juan Some Grub food truck celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting, March 21 in Spring Hill. … Continue reading →

Photo courtesy of USD 231 The Kansas Scholastic Press Association (KSPA) announced the regional contest winners, and GEHS students placed in several categories. Sixteen categories … Continue reading →

The Gardner Planning Commission recently approved the site plan for Wichita- based Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers. The national fast-casual restaurant will sit on the … Continue reading →

Tim Miller an American Family Insurance agency owner in Gardner, Kansas, has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence … Continue reading →

CITY OF EDGERTON, KANSAS NOTICE OF HEARING FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Case Nos.: PP2021-01, FS2021-04   Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of … Continue reading →

Joan Dorsey Contributing columnist Well here we are a year later. We have new normal’s. I hope everyone is safe and keeping those around them … Continue reading →

Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News The Edgerton City Council approved rezoning of five parcels of land South of Kobota from rural to industrial … Continue reading →

While legislation and promises of a “new” Kansas Department of Labor that would respond promptly to unemployed residents winds its way thru the Kansas State … Continue reading →

Photo courtesy of KDWPT Invasive zebra mussels have been found in “moss balls,” an aquarium plant product sold through aquarium, pet and plant supply stores. … Continue reading →

David A. Lieb Associated Press As states prepared to reopen their economies following coronavirus shutdowns last spring, The Associated Press asked governors across the U.S. … Continue reading →

There appears to be little recourse for employees or employers having difficulty with the Kansas Department of Labor. The KDOL is tasked with collecting taxes … Continue reading →

The problems at the Kansas Department of Labor have not gone without notice by associations representing Kansas businesses. Both the NFIB and Kansas Chamber have … Continue reading →

Photo courtesy of FD#1 This is the second year Fire District #1 of Johnson County has worked with students at Gardner Edgerton High School. March … Continue reading →

Photo courtesy of KDWPT Aerial surveys conducted by helicopters will began March 16 and continue through early May in areas of Kansas containing prairie chicken … Continue reading →

Jim Zackary CNHI Open government is good government or, at the very least, it is better government. In order for government to be of, by … Continue reading →

David A. Lieb Associated Press It wasn’t long ago when a “public meeting” of the city council or state legislature meant the general public could … Continue reading →

Photos courtesy of USD 231 The Arts Council of Johnson County (ACJC) announces 93 finalists have been nominated for the 2021 Shooting Stars Awards. The … Continue reading →

We can’t imagine why Gardner’s “leadership team” would write a public letter objecting to the Johnson County Commission’s decision to appoint Randy Gregorcyk to the … Continue reading →

Photo courtesy of USD 231 Last week students at Madison Elementary School were studying maps and historic trails.

Photo courtesy of USD 231 The GEHS bowling team, coached by Derek Wilson, just completed their season. Two students, in particular, accomplished significant feats. Jakobb … Continue reading →

According to their webpage JCFD#1 serves the Edgerton, Gardner and rural areas: Fire District #1 is team of dedicated professionals providing Emergency Medical Services, Fire … Continue reading →

2021 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING2-17 and 3-24

Two area councilmen were appointed to the board of Johnson County Fire District #1 at the March 4 meeting of the BOCC. Ron Conus, Edgerton … Continue reading →

It seems every government entity is creating a legislative agenda and lobbying Topeka – using our tax money of course. While there are times government … Continue reading →

CLASSIFIEDS 3-10-2021

Dorothy Rosby contributing columnist During her child-rearing years, a woman’s handbag expands like a maternal belly. And it isn’t just the coloring book, the animal … Continue reading →

Submitted photo Throughout recent dangerously cold temperatures and snow, several Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) staff came to the aid of fellow … Continue reading →

More than 7,100 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2020 semester. The honor roll comprises undergraduates who … Continue reading →

Coach Pete Logan The Gardner-Edgerton High School girls basketball team ran into a team that was playing its best basketball of the season in Saturday … Continue reading →

The Edgerton City Council passed an ordinance Feb. 25 to refinance the bonds used to build the public infrastructure at Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC) … Continue reading →

If your billing Cycle and Route are listed below, we will be working in your neighborhood this week.  You can find your cycle and route on your most recent utility … Continue reading →

Joan Dorsey Contributing columnist Well by this time we all know who Elf on The Shelf is. Or we have family or friends who participate … Continue reading →

Dorothy Rosby contributing columnist Imagine you and your family walk into a crowded church service on March 14. Everyone turns to look at you, and … Continue reading →

A contract for the 207th grade separation construction project with BG Consultants passed was approved at the Edgerton City Council’s Feb. 25 meeting. Dan Merkh, … Continue reading →

Coach Derek Wilson Last week the bowlers headed to Olathe Lanes East for the regional tournament. We got paired up in as tough of a … Continue reading →

On Feb. 4, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved a resolution to establish a 25-member Charter Commission with eight members named … Continue reading →

As part of the Olathe’s ongoing commitment to listening to resident priorities and improving traffic flow, a new continuous flow intersection—the first of its kind … Continue reading →

No action was taken after three executive sessions were held by the Gardner City Council at their Feb. 15 meeting. Following the final executive session, … Continue reading →

If your billing Cycle and Route are listed below, we will be working in your neighborhood this week.  You can find your cycle and route on your most recent utility … Continue reading →

Track season is one week away. If your child plans to participate in track, they will need to have the KSHSAA Physical, Concussion and Waiver … Continue reading →