Category Archives: Gardner, KS

File photo Edgerton Frontier Days is back the weekend of June 18, 19, 2021 with parade, crafts, music and a special soft-pitch game. The community … Continue reading →

Submitted photo State forestry and horticulture experts are urging patience and persistence when trying to control bagworms, noting that multiple hatches of the caterpillars may … Continue reading →

Former Gardner businessman Del Sawyer, left, call sign K0DDS, logs a contact he had just made as Gardner’s Gil Ludwig, WA0YCY, looks on inside the … Continue reading →

On June 7, the Johnson County Museum is launching Sensory Friendly Mondays, a new slate of programs designed to make the museum accessible to more … Continue reading →

Filing deadline for area candidates was June 1, and a number of filings were done before the noon deadline. The only primary will be Aug. … Continue reading →

Staff photo Work continues on the 2075h Street Grade Separation in Edgerton. Crews from Pyramid Construction have started work on the 207th Street Grade Separation … Continue reading →

“Dirt, Grit, & Jello-Salad; How we survived the great depression” will be presented by Beccy Tanner at 7 p.m. June 29 via Zoom compliments of … Continue reading →

Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News Masks won’t be required for the upcoming school year; social distancing will remain. Pam Stranathan, superintendent, announced at … Continue reading →

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

RESOLUTION NO. 05-27-21D       A RESOLUTION IN THE CITY OF EDGERTON, KANSAS, PROVIDING FOR A DEADLINE OF JUNE 21, 2021, TO RESTORE THE … Continue reading →

Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News Edgerton held a public hearing May 27 for Phase 2 resolution of Logistics Park. The city passed several resolutions … Continue reading →

Joan Dorsey Contributing columnist In the almost seven years since I have moved back to Gardner,I have been blessed with a variety of next door … Continue reading →

North Center Street Intermittent lane closures on N. Center Street, from Shawnee Street to Colleen Drive, began on June 1 to allow the city’s street … Continue reading →

Submitted graphic Gardner truck routes are routinely patrolled for overweight or speeding trucks, according to Gardner’s police chief. “The Gardner Police Department actively works to … Continue reading →

Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News The City of Edgerton held an executive session at their May 27 meeting regarding recent shots fired reports.  … Continue reading →

Brian McGee The Blazer Boys T&F squad came home as Regional Runners-up and punched 14 tickets to state after competing extremely well in the deepest … 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 →

Despite overcast skies, Gardner Edgerton graduation went off as planned as seniors took to the field for the ceremony May 22. The event was held … Continue reading →

$27 K reward offered The public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for two separate incidents totaling nearly $100,000 in property damage near Edgerton.  On April … Continue reading →

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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 →

Grand Star Elementary hosted Relay for Life week April 12 – 16. Students participated by donating change. The classroom in each grade level raising the … Continue reading →

Dorothy Rosby contributing columnist I have a lot in common with the instrument maker, Johann Christoph Denner. He was born in August of 1655, and … Continue reading →

Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News Budget and housekeeping items were presented and passed at Edgerton’s May city council meeting. April Swartz, Varney and Associates CPA, … Continue reading →

Crews were dispatched to the 200 block of East Warren at 1:40 a.m. on May 15 after an automatic alarm alerted the alarm company. Upon … Continue reading →

Joan Dorsey Contributing columnist As someone who is involved in trying to plan a 50th year reunion next year, I have some thoughts. First and foremost, … Continue reading →

Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News The Revised 2021 and 2022 city budget was presented at the May 17 Gardner City Council meeting.. Matt Wolff, … Continue reading →

Photos courtesy of Moonlight Elementary Third grade students at Moonlight Elementary were doing all their learning “camp-style” around a campfire May 14.

Splitting the defenders by Gardner Edgerton High School varsity soccer player on May 5. Photo courtesy of photoexpectations.com

The City of Gardner’s Independence Day Festival is back for 2021. The show will be July 4 with festivities beginning at 4 p.m. with fireworks at … Continue reading →

According to the Johnson County Election website, Josie Stambaugh and Jeremy E Seifert, Edgerton, have filed as a candidate for Edgerton mayor, and Greg Chapman … Continue reading →

The Blazer boys team competed brilliantly on May 14 with two individual league champions and 1 relay league champ. In the three spring seasons in the … Continue reading →

CITY OF EDGERTON, KS NOTICE TO REMOVE TALL WEEDS AND GRASSES   Date Published: May 19, 2021     The property addresses listed below were … Continue reading →

ORDINANCE NO. 2078 SUMMARY     On May 13, 2021, the City of Edgerton, Kansas approved Ordinance No. 2078 which amends Chapter XV, Article 1, … Continue reading →

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND OF ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS   Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of … Continue reading →

Dorothy Rosby contributing columnist I thought it was only fitting that I should write about feet this month since April was World Foot Health Awareness … Continue reading →

Joan Dorsey Contributing columnist It has been over a year since we were told to stay home and wear masks. Things are starting to possibly … Continue reading →

Questions regarding board policy on public comment cards and agenda availability drew several responses from board members after an article in last week’s The Gardner … Continue reading →

Coach Brian McGee It was a beautiful night May 2 for track and field and our athletes performed magnificently. The boys squad placed third finishing behind Olathe … Continue reading →

A flurry of last minute e mails finally garnered an answer to questions regarding policies/procedures followed by the USD 231 board of education;however, it took … Continue reading →

Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News Gardner-Edgerton School Board voted May 3 to allow students to not wear masks at recess and P.E. for … Continue reading →

KDOT has provided additional updates regarding the US-56, east of Moonlight Road, pavement repair project scheduled to begin May 8. The Kansas Department of Transportation … Continue reading →

Coach Ryan Plankenhorn The Blazers defeated the Timberwolves of BVSW last week with a score of 4-1.  This was probably the biggest game of the season … Continue reading →

Coach Ryan Plankenhorn The Blazers improved to 18-1 on the season with a 8-0 win over Lawrence Free State May 6.  Mitch Mauk pitched a … Continue reading →

(First Published in The Gardner News on Wednesday, May 12, 2021)     IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION   In … Continue reading →

Joan Dorsey Contributing columnist Years ago in a life far, far away, I was introduced to NASCAR racing. Ugh you say. Cars going around in … Continue reading →

Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News The City of Gardner discussed changing the special event temporary use code from a land code to a … Continue reading →

At the May 3 Gardner City Council meeting, Steve Shute, mayor, agreed to write a letter of support for the creation of the new Kansas … Continue reading →

Dorothy Rosby contributing columnist Moms, if you want to use guilt as a parenting tool, try this: Put your hand to your heart, sniffle a … Continue reading →

Funds for upsizing the water main at the Prairie Trace Development and eminent domain reimbursement for easements acquired will be funded thru Gardner’s water and … Continue reading →

Coach Ryan Plankenhorn The Blazers defeated the Eagles of Olathe North High by a score of 8-5 April 29. The winning pitcher for the Blazers … Continue reading →

Coach Ryan Dieckgrafe Last week was a long one for the Blazers varsity team. There were matches Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Monday the team traveled … Continue reading →

School district patrons have complained about lack of communication by the USD 231 administration and Board of Education, and the difficulty in addressing the board. … Continue reading →

The Wheatridge Middle School Online Book Fair ran online thru May 2, and was a perfect opportunity for patrons to stock up on books for … Continue reading →

Spring is the perfect time to clear out your space. On May 8, the Edgerton City-Wide Garage Sale will take place. This year, the Venture … Continue reading →

According to the Johnson County Election website, Jeremy E Seifert, Edgerton, has filed as a candidate for Edgerton mayor, and Greg Chapman has filed for … Continue reading →

Gardner Police Daily Activity Report for 04/16/2021 through 04/23/2021   04/16/2021 08:09:33 SCHOOL 400 BLOCK OF E GRAND ST 04/16/2021 08:11:48 SCHOOL 16200 BLOCK OF … Continue reading →

Gardner Police Daily Activity Report for 04/09/2021 through 04/16/2021   04/09/2021 08:11:07 SCHOOL 200 BLOCK OF E SHAWNEE ST 04/09/2021 08:14:07 TRAFFIC STOP OLD 56 … Continue reading →

JERRY SCOTT WATERS   Jerry Scott Waters, 82, Gardner, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, Kansas. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

Dorothy Rosby contributing columnist There comes a point in everyone’s life when they aren’t sure if the laundry basket is full of dirty clothes or … Continue reading →

Dorothy Rosby contributing columnist There comes a point in everyone’s life when they aren’t sure if the laundry basket is full of dirty clothes or … Continue reading →

Salary for Pam Stranathan, USD 231 superintendent, was $190,000 base in 2017 and $203,110 beginning 2019, according to her most recent contract received under a … 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 →

The Gardner City-Wide Garage Sale is Scheduled for the weekend of April 30-May 2, 2021. It’s a good opportunity to purge your house of unwanted … Continue reading →

File photo The annual kids fishing derby is planned June 12, 2021 from 9 a.m. til noon at Gardner Lake. Join in for this fun … Continue reading →

Coach Ryan Dieckgrafe The varsity group was in Lawrence on April 22. Stats: 1 Singles – Andrew Wise went 2-1 2 Singles – Gavin Hotle … Continue reading →

Coach Addison Lutchen C Team softball was back last week after a 10 day break. The girls did not miss a beat and came away … Continue reading →

CITY OF EDGERTON, KS NOTICE TO REMOVE TALL WEEDS AND GRASSES   Date Published: April 28, 2021     The property addresses listed below were … Continue reading →