More than 150 descendants of the A.C. Rieke family enjoyed their annual Holiday Party Jan. 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Shawnee. Pictured are the seven babies born this past year with their second- and third-generation grandparents and parents. Back row, from left (second generation): Frank Nichols (Yvonne Rieke Nichols), Randy John (Mary Helen Rieke John), Craig Lynch (Patricia Rieke Lynch), Jacqueline Zarda (Yvonne Rieke Nichols), Dennis Peters (Margaret Rieke Peters) and Linda Maurer (George Rieke); Second row (third generation): Chad Nichols, Stacy (John) Kramer, Jessica (John) Reed, Ashley (Lynch) McConnell, Brooke (Zarda) Hager, Ashley (Peters) Rieke and Annie (Maurer) Dobbelaere; Front row (fourth generation): Bailey Christine Nichols, Gardner; Tyler John Kramer, Lenexa; Kylie Nicole Reed, Shawnee; Rhodes Carllyn McConnell, Joplin, Mo.; Presley Nicole Hager, Shawnee; Logan Thomas Rieke, Shawnee; Jameson Dobbelaere, Shawnee. Enlarge photo
Another nailbiter, another loss against McLouth for Maranatha
4-7 Eagles led the way for three quarters before falling behind late.
Crime, courts & safety
Woodstove ashes sparked blaze that damaged five homes
The woodstove ashes were discarded properly — at least at first — into a metal bucket. It was only after the homeowner moved the ashes, believing they were cool, to a trash can next to the house that things turned for the worse.
- Boy hurt by runaway van remains in critical condition January 24
- Video shows burglars breaking into pawn shop, stealing guns January 19
- Boy struck, critically injured in chain-reaction wreck January 16
- Sheriff’s Lieutenants complete training program January 11
- Police seek gunman who robbed Lenexa Sonic January 10
Schools & education
Prairie Ridge documentary puts educators’ jobs in the spotlight
Third-graders in Brandi Leggett’s class can now check documentary filmmaking off their lists of life experiences.
- Photos and video: ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ January 26
- Lexington Trails receives Governor’s Achievement Award January 26
- SMN publication is ‘superior,’ says national council January 26
- Summer JCCC program to introduce teens to healthcare field January 26
- Optimists now accepting essay contest entries January 24
Local Government
Council approves $1.7 million phase of trail project
Shawnee took another significant step Monday toward one day extending its Clear Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail all the way to Lenexa.
- Volunteer available to educate senior groups about new CityRide program January 24
- Postal Service looks to downsize Nieman Road location January 23
- New candidates file for mayoral, Council races January 23
- Shawnee Council member appointed to national committee January 23
- And it’s a race: First challengers file for election to Council, mayor January 10
Sports
Another nailbiter, another loss against McLouth for Maranatha
4-7 Eagles led the way for three quarters before falling behind late.
- #ShawneeSports Roundup: Midweek hoops results, area bowling, wrestling and swimming January 26
- #ShawneeSports Roundup: SMNW girls lose on road, MVHS nets big nonconference win January 25
- St. James bowling positive about its outlook January 24
- McCullough impressive for St. James, averaging 23 during tournament January 24
- Young SMNW wrestling team beset by injuries January 24
Business
Postal Service looks to downsize Nieman Road location
The downtown Shawnee post office will soon have a for-sale sign out front, but that doesn’t mean it’s going away.
Living
Food: Peary easy desserts
Megan Stuke and Sarah Henning take advantage of an in-season fruit, pears, for this month’s recipe face-off.
- Food: A dead time for farmers? Not quite January 27
- Resident retires after 40 years with HUD January 27
- New dog-walking business comes to Shawnee January 27
- Another nailbiter, another loss against McLouth for Maranatha January 26
- Photos and video: 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' January 26
- Lexington Trails receives Governor's Achievement Award January 26
- SMN publication is 'superior,' says national council January 26
- Summer JCCC program to introduce teens to healthcare field January 26
- #ShawneeSports Roundup: Midweek hoops results, area bowling, wrestling and swimming January 26
- #ShawneeSports Roundup: SMNW girls lose on road, MVHS nets big nonconference win January 25
- Woodstove ashes sparked blaze that damaged five homes January 24
- Event: Protect Your Vision January 19, 2012 3 comments
- On the street: Do you think the 7300 Nieman Road area needs more low-income housing units for senior citizens? January 18, 2012 1 comment
- Event: Diabetes Support Group January 18, 2012 1 comment
- Event: Johnson County Wastewater Billing Public Meeting December 1, 2011 2 comments
- On the street: What would you like to see happen to Shawnee’s vacant big-box stores? November 30, 2011 1 comment
- Northwest tops Leavenworth in district football Photo: Shawnee Mission Northwest battled past Leavenworth 24-22 Thursday night in ... October 20, 2011 1 comment
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- Event: Sacred Heart Parish Garage Sale July 15, 2011 1 comment
- Event: Amelia Earhart: A Lifetime of Adventure January 28, 2011 1 comment
- The 2007 Shawnee Dispatch online 2 comments
Today's events
- Wonderscope Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament and BBQ Dinner at 6 p.m.
- Shawnee Rotary Club at 7:15 a.m.
- Job Club at 8:30 a.m.
Upcoming events
- Wonderscope Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament and BBQ Dinner January 27
- Good Shepherd Career Roundtable Day January 28
- Johnson County Genealogical Society January 28
- Polar Plunge and Strut 2012 January 28
More events
Births
- J.R. and Lauren Lobner.
- Michael and Kim Robbins, a boy.
- Ryan and Sarah Fagan.
- Kaleb and Melanie Wade.
- Paula and Brad Musil.
Obituaries
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