It’s atypical to hear the sounds of silence at 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month in Johnson County.
But such was the case today as county emergency management officials canceled the monthly test of the warning siren …
Severe weather warning test rescheduled
April 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Why will the Gardner branch of the Johnson County Library be closed April 4-5?
April 2, 2012 by 3 Comments
Library staff will do inventory while the library is closed. In addition to taking stock of all library materials, the library staff will install a new checkout system, which includes anti-theft devices.
All other Johnson County libraries will be open …
Around Town
March 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Question: When are auditions for “Seussical the Musical” and where can I find information regarding the show?
Answer: “Seussical the Musical” is Gardner Community Theatre’s summer show. Auditions will be held from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., May 19 and …
Breakfast to benefit Honor Flight this weekend
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The American Legion Riders in Gardner will host a biscuit and gravy breakfast on March 4 to benefit Honor Flight.
Honor Flight is a non-profit organization offers free flights veterans to Washington, D.C. to reflect at monuments dedicated to their …
SHMS students perform Spring Hill history
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Spring Hill Middle School students will present Spring Hill History 7 p.m., March 5. The presentation will be at the Spring Hill Middle School Auditorium, 301 E. South Street. Students will discuss stories such as the stagecoach route, the old …
Benefit Dinner Dance
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., March 3, 2012
Join the Edgerton UMC Relay For Life team for a dinner/dance to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Santa Fe Trail. This is an alcohol free, family friendly event. …
Commission approves preliminary plans for Gardner QuikTrip
February 29, 2012 by 19 Comments
Danedri Thompson
Planning commissioners approved a preliminary plat and a site plan for a
QuikTrip convenience store in Gardner as part of the consent agenda on Tuesday night.
The store would be built just between the Casey’s General Store …
Coffee shops spice up downtown Main
February 24, 2012 by 8 Comments
Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Customers don’t have to worry about dejá brew in Gardner.
Although the community boasts three new shops that specialize in coffee, the java stops – all within a few blocks of one another – each offer their …
Around Town
January 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Question: What is being done to the viaduct on Elm Street in downtown Gardner?
Answer: The wooden structure that was built sometime in 1917 is in the process of being torn down. Demolition started on Jan. 13 and was to …
Around Town
January 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Question: When will we have results of the USD 231 bond issue?
Answer: In order to be counted, ballots must be in the election office no later than noon on Jan. 31. According to Johnson County Election Commissioner, Brian Newby, …
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