Caroline Boyer City Reporter
Caroline is a Lenexa native and a 1999 graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. She then attended the University of Kansas, where she worked for the University Daily Kansan and interned with the Lawrence Journal-World. She graduated from the William Allen White School of Journalism in May 2003 and joined the Shawnee Dispatch in September 2003. Caroline briefly worked for the Bonner Springs Chieftain, from January through August of 2004, before returning to the Dispatch as the city reporter. She now lives in Shawnee. Send e-mail to Caroline at cboyer@shawneedispatch.com.
Recent stories
- Body found in Missouri identified as Shawnee man
- July 2, 2008
- Police say the body of a Shawnee man believed to have jumped off the Kansas Highway 7 bridge over the Kansas River last week was found in the Missouri River Tuesday, more than 50 miles downriver.
- City budget decisions due Tuesday
- July 2, 2008
- Shawnee City Council members will have a lot to think about this holiday weekend.
- Primary features Shawnee, Merriam officials
- July 2, 2008
- Before November’s general election, Republicans in the state’s 23rd House District will have to decide between two candidates who currently serve in their city government.
- Relay for Life triples its take
- July 2, 2008
- Absolutely awesome.
- Report leads to search of Kaw
- July 2, 2008
- Shawnee Police and Fire department officials last week searched the Kansas River for a Shawnee man who may have jumped off the Kansas Highway 7 bridge.
- Legion, society work to resolve perceived snub
- Color guard hopes to return to ‘09 Old Shawnee Days parade
- July 1, 2008
- A disagreement that led to the American Legion withdrawing from this year’s Old Shawnee Days Parade has been put on the back burner, hopefully to be resolved before next year’s event.
- Officials search Kansas River for Shawnee man
- Police believe man may have jumped from K-7 bridge
- 02:44 p.m., June 25, 2008 Updated 01:30 p.m.
- Shawnee Police and Fire department officials Wednesday searched the Kansas River for a Shawnee man who may have jumped off the Kansas Highway 7 bridge.
- D.C. dinner continues to stir pot
- June 25, 2008
- Spending habits of Shawnee City Council members remain an item of some controversy.
- Holiday staples on line as city looks to pare budget
- June 25, 2008
- Imagine Shawnee without a CityLine newsletter, Christmas decorations or even a Fourth of July fireworks show.
- Meals on Wheels still rolling on despite challenges
- June 24, 2008
- Sue Brothers looks forward to it every other Thursday — the friendly greeting she receives from Donald, one of the clients on her Shawnee Meals on Wheels route.
Recent photos
After washing towels on a washboard at the Shawnee Town tent Saturday, 5-year-old Kara Poje of Shawnee carefully hung them on a clothes line with the help of Cheryn Swanson.
Kristina Cowan, left, and Mya Greenlee of Overland Park had a good time “fishing,” one of Wonderscope’s children’s activities at Saturday’s Block Party.
As Funky Mama, also known as Krista Eyler of Shawnee, rocked out Saturday with her guitar, “Cherry,” she inspired many children to dance along.
As Bob Bremer (left), Ford regional manager, and Dick Shull, Shawnee Mission Ford president, look on Thursday, Darryl B. Hazel (right), president of Ford’s Customer Service Division, prepares to present Shawnee Mission Ford with the 2007 President’s Award.
The day before Friday the 13th turned out to be bad luck for Ian Burnett (left), who spent Friday cutting down the tree that fell on his car during Thursday night’s storms.
Talking points
Where is your favorite spot to view fireworks July 4?
“Home, sweet home. We like spending it at grandma’s house.”
