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2013 state swim and dive: Shawnee highlights Class 6A regional track meet Shawnee Mission Northwest class of 2013 graduation ceremony Beauty and the Best of Downtown Shawnee SM North class of 2013 graduation ceremony SM North, SM Northwest at Sunflower League swim meet 14 SMNW seniors sign letters of intent Sikhs celebrate in Shawnee
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How many graduation ceremonies are you attending this month?

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Food: When it comes to creating the perfect burger, less is more
By Elizabeth Karmel, Associated Press
May 22, 2013
So what makes a great burger? There are a few simple rules. But if you remember just one of them, it should be that less really is more.
Graduates encouraged to take pride in themselves, persevere
By Melissa Treolo
12:00 a.m., May 22, 2013 Updated 12:00 a.m.
More than 1,050 students at Shawnee Mission North, Shawnee Mission Northwest and Mill Valley High School said goodbye to their high school years during graduation ceremonies that took place throughout last week.
Mill Valley girls soccer cruises to state semifinals
By SJ Munoz
May 21, 2013
Other than several shot on goal hitting the post or crossbar, the Mill Valley girls soccer team suffered few setbacks during its 6-1 win over Lansing in the quarterfinals of the girls state soccer tournament Tuesday night in Shawnee.
Shawnee Mission school board approves $1.8 million update to communication portal
By Melissa Treolo
08:03 p.m., May 21, 2013 Updated 12:00 a.m.
By the start of the 2014-15 school year, students, parents and teachers in the Shawnee Mission school district are expected to have access to a new and improved method of communication.
Click it or Ticket around the corner in Shawnee
May 21, 2013
The Shawnee Police Department started its Click It or Ticket campaign Monday.
Shawnee man wins prestigious volunteer award
By Shawn Linenberger
May 21, 2013
In 2012, volunteers in the United States donated 8 billion hours of their time valued at more than $170 billion, according to Independent Sector, a networking organization for nonprofits, foundations and corporate giving programs.
Dispatch office closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day
May 21, 2013
The Dispatch office will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
Shawnee Police to conduct DUI, driver’s license check
May 21, 2013
The Shawnee Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint starting the evening of Saturday, June 1, and finishing early Sunday, June 2. Motorists can expect to be briefly detoured through the checkpoint at an undisclosed location.
Shawnee Park Christian Church to have free family movie night June 1
May 21, 2013
Shawnee Park Christian Church will have a free family movie night at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the church, 16500 Midland Dr., Shawnee.
Golf Classic event raises nearly $135,000
May 21, 2013
The 32nd Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Golf Classic raised nearly $135,000 last week.
Yoder discusses gun control, education during Shawnee visit
By Shawn Linenberger
May 21, 2013
The economy, education, gun control and the IRS were just a few topics discussed last week when U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-Kan., had a town hall meeting at Shawnee Town Hall.
KU makes sudden change to Statehouse presence
By Scott Rothschild
May 21, 2013
Lobbyist, strategy changes
Moran seeks fall interns for D.C., Kansas offices
Staff reports
May 21, 2013
Applications due May 31
Two men arrested in connection with Sunday morning Lawrence shooting
Ian Cummings & Shaun Hittle
May 21, 2013
Both men arrested from Topeka
FreedomWorks urges Kansas to reject Common Core
By Scott Rothschild
May 21, 2013
Group fears educational standards would put Washington in control
McKee, St. James track program continue strides at regionals
By Corey Thibodeaux
May 21, 2013
Along with McKee, St. James was teeming with solid performances during Friday’s 5A regional track and field meet at Bishop Miege. The program has made monumental strides this year and its depth is beginning to surface.
Mill Valley to send bulk of track and field team to state
By Corey Thibodeaux
May 21, 2013
The Mill Valley coaches’ circle had no complaints. For the Jaguars, the 5A regional track meet had records broken and breakout performances and the boys and girls teams each finished third overall. But there was a small discussion on travel. About 30 athletes qualified for state, which is normal for the Jaguars, but the coaches didn’t expect this year’s number to be that high.
State golf roundup: St. James 2nd; Casburn leads Mill Valley; SMNW’s Bolton 11th
By Staff Report
May 20, 2013
Jack Reilly led the St. James Academy boys golf team at the 5A tournament on Monday in Overland Park. Reilly finished in a tie for third after shooting a 74 and the Thunder (309) finished second in the team standings, behind only Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s 303.
Maranatha track and field athletes state-bound
By Staff Report
May 20, 2013
Caroline Bingham not only qualified for state at Friday’s 2A regional meet at Yates Center, she enters the season’s final meet with a trio of state-best times.
St. James sixth; Mill Valley’s McLeod advances to state swim consolation finals
By Staff Report
May 18, 2013
The St. James Academy girls swim and dive team placed fifth at the Class 5-1A state swimming and diving championships at the Capitol Federal Natatorium on Saturday. Meanwhile, Mill Valley’s Sherry McLeod advanced to meet’s consolation finals in the 100-yard backstroke in the Jaguars’ first state appearance.

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