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Ashlee Kieler (Education Reporter)
Recent stories
- KU junior spending two weeks at the South Pole helping researchers develop the Askaryan Radio Array
- January 5, 2011
- Kansas University junior Andrew Wendorff, along with other researchers, departed Sunday for the South Pole to begin work on an autonomous wind-powered neutrino detection system for the Askaryan Radio Array.
- Democrats aim to revive economy
- July 25, 2010
- Economic recovery ranks high on the list of issues for Kansas 3rd District Congressional Democratic candidates Stephene Moore and Thomas Scherer.
- Bachelorettes vie for chance at reality show roses
- July 22, 2010
- Women, and a few men, from throughout the Kansas City area spent Wednesday night interviewing to be one of the bachelorettes or bachelors vying for a rose in the coming seasons of an ABC reality show.
- Kobach takes floor at candidate forum
- June 17, 2010
- Wednesday evening was supposed to be a time for candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Kansas secretary of state to voice their stances and ask young Johnson County Republicans for their vote.
- Firefighters from neighboring communities cover for Shawnee firefighters saying goodbye to fallen colleague
- May 27, 2010
- The ties that bind the firefighters in the Kansas City Metro were evident Thursday morning as the funeral procession for fallen Shawnee firefighter John Glaser took to the streets.
- Students gauge their science skills during regional contest
- February 28, 2010
- Can you judge a powder? Students from 20 Kansas middle schools and high schools can. They can also detect diseases, launch eggs across a courtyard and fly model airplanes.
- De Soto school hooks worms into sustainable class services
- Students cut down on waste through cafeteria composters
- February 7, 2010
- Slimy, slithering worms recently took over Starside Elementary School, and students have welcomed them with open palms.
- Shawnee teen chef ranks 1st nationwide
- July 26, 2009
- The “best teen chef in the country” suffers from dyslexia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit disorder and bipolar disorder.
- Retired superintendent to take interim role as board continues search
- Wimmer served for 14 years in Olathe
- May 10, 2009
- A retired superintendent who led Olathe USD 233 for 14 years will be named interim superintendent of De Soto USD 232 this week.
- District workers shed pounds in 10-week contest
- May 3, 2009
- De Soto school district got a lot lighter the past few months — 2,390 pounds lighter, in fact.
Recent photos
Rachel Elise fills out paperwork during casting calls for “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette.” Auditions for the reality show were Wednesday night at Renee Kelly’s in Shawnee.
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- Police department's case for a new facility not likely to show on next year's budget, officials say May 25, 2013 · 8 comments
- Club Magic manager says he's trying to turn around a new business at an old, and troubled, location May 25, 2013 · 42 comments
- Former area Boy Scouts react to decision allowing gay scouts May 24, 2013 · 34 comments
- On the street: Should residents or businesses who use too much water be fined? May 24, 2013 · 27 comments
- Opinion: Discrimination more than just poor service May 25, 2013 · 17 comments
- Simons' Saturday Column: KU’s legislative lobbying effort lacks clout, continuity May 25, 2013 · 15 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 48 comments
- Blog: GOP tax plans would increase taxes on low-wage Kansans, decrease taxes for high-income Kansans, report says May 23, 2013 · 35 comments
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013 · 60 comments
- 59 minors, several local businesses, cited for alcohol violations in state regulator's patrols in May May 23, 2013 · 34 comments
- Bill Self: Security tricky subject May 25, 2013
- Club Magic manager says he's trying to turn around a new business at an old, and troubled, location May 25, 2013
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013
- Graduation and 'stepping up' an all-school event at Bishop Seabury May 24, 2013
- Simons' Saturday Column: KU’s legislative lobbying effort lacks clout, continuity May 25, 2013
- No problem: Harmon-Thomas puts FSHS girls track in first May 25, 2013
- Goodrich makes opening-day roster May 25, 2013
- Wool ballcaps go out with a whimper as baseball flips its lid April 15, 2007
- Opinion: NYC has seen enough of Anthony Weiner May 25, 2013
- French family cares for the graves of Americans killed on D-Day May 30, 2011
