Shawn Linenberger News editor

Shawn has been with The Mirror since 2001 and is the news editor.

Recent stories

LCDC talks strategy
By Shawn Linenberger
November 20, 2008
Victoria Rowley is getting Leavenworth County Development Corporation’s name out among businesses in the area.
Town Square bar opens its doors
By Shawn Linenberger
November 19, 2008
An interesting fellow, who came all the way from Florida for a job, is now a greeter at Pastimes Bar and Grill, a new restaurant in Basehor.
Grocery store eyes future
By Shawn Linenberger
November 19, 2008
It might have been an overcast day complete with a stiff wind and cool temperatures Friday, but officials who gathered for a ceremony at the Wolf Creek Junction believe the future to be bright for what is hoped to be a major Basehor retail hub.
LCDC gets feedback from area businesses
Board president named to Kansas City Area Development Council
By Shawn Linenberger
November 19, 2008
Victoria Rowley is getting Leavenworth County Development Corporation’s name out among businesses in the area.
Wolf Creek Marketplace one step closer to reality
By Shawn Linenberger
November 19, 2008
It might have been an overcast day complete with a stiff wind and cool temperatures Thursday, but officials who gathered for a ceremony at the Wolf Creek Junction believe the future to be bright for what is hoped to be a major Basehor retail hub.
Buttons, presidents and history combine in collection
Presidential memorabilia part of Tonganoxie resident’s hobbies
By Shawn Linenberger
October 22, 2008
When Bill and Kathy Peak were married 14 years ago, they, as any couple, planned out their honeymoon.
Body found in rural area thought to be linked to theft
By Shawn Linenberger
October 21, 2008
A man whom sheriff’s officers had been searching for in connection with a burglary Oct. 7 was found dead Oct. 11 .
Basehor resident dies from crash
By Shawn Linenberger
October 16, 2008
A 22-year-old Basehor man died Saturday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident Friday at 163rd and Leavenworth Road northwest of Basehor.
Basehor resident dies from injuries suffered in wreck
By Shawn Linenberger
October 14, 2008
A 22-year-old Basehor man died Saturday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident Friday at 163rd and Leavenworth Road northwest of Basehor.
Judicial proceedings won’t take place for Judge Stewart - if he remains in retirement
By Shawn Linenberger
September 12, 2008
A judicial hearing pertaining to sexual misconduct allegations against a Leavenworth County District Court judge will not take place - unless the judge seeks employment again within the state’s judicial system.

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Recent photos

A short ceremony was held Thursday in the Wolf Creek Junction development to recognize the start of work on a new Basehor grocery store, Wolf Creek Marketplace, which is in the early stages of construction behind the group. Pictured are, from left, Bill Huninghake with Affiliated Foods Midwest, Bill Gillmor of Citywide Development, Basehor City Administrator Carl Slaugh, Dennis Monahan of First National Bank of Olathe, Basehor Mayor Chris Garcia, grocery store owner and developer John Bell, grocery store owner and developer Ed McIntosh, grocery store owner Kevin Barclay and Rich York of Affiliated Foods Midwest. The grocery store is expected to open in early summer 2009 if everything remains on schedule.

Bill Peak, Tonganoxie, stands near his collection of political buttons in his Tonganoxie home. Peak collects political memorabilia and has seen several presidential candidates give speeches through the years. He and his wife also travel to homes and gravesites of former presidents.

Harold Denholm

Thursday's storms knocked a sign welcoming visitors to Linwood to the ground. Residents cleaned up damage to the southern Leavenworth County community after a tornado was reported in the area.

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