Rescued Animals Spay/Neuter Procedures Needed UPDATED 2 p.m. Nov. 26, 2025 which include additional links regarding Amanda Fleer’s previous activity in Pennsylvania By Peggy Bair A black poodle named Zelda may have become the unsung hero in a heartbreaking story of animal neglect and abuse in Tonganoxie. The poodle, near death, was found as a stray by passersby who took action October 17, 2024. Photos … Continue reading Donations Sought for LCHS
Your Guide to Voting Nov 4, 2025 By Peggy Bair Voters in Leavenworth County will have a chance to make some important decisions this fall about a variety of local elected positions. Voter participation has been relatively low in local elections. For instance, according to the Leavenworth County Clerk’s office, in the 2023 local election, only 19% of registered voters cast ballots. The 2024 presidential … Continue reading Voting in Leavenworth County
Sam Maxwell IV Sam Maxwell IV will be quick to point out that his family goes back generations as citizens of Leavenworth. He is a fourth generation Maxwell who describes himself as a “blue collar working for the blue collar.” Maxwell made an unsuccessful bid for city commission in 2023 but hopes to do better in the current race. “I’ve lived in this town my … Continue reading Leavenworth City Commission Candidate:
Bruce Shopfner Bruce Shopfner In his run for Leavenworth City Commission, retired Lt. Colonel Bruce Shopfner (pronounced “Shof-ner”) hopes to bring his organizational skills to help Leavenworth achieve financial sustainability while growing its economy. Shopfner graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science Agriculture as a poultry science major and then earned his master’s degree in teaching with an emphasis in biology … Continue reading Leavenworth City Commission Candidate:
Joe Wilson Joe Wilson’s resume ranges from military, law enforcement, nonprofit work and IT. Wilson is an owner of the IT company SorWil Technology Solutions, that provides IT and cyber security support for its clients. Wilson is a Leavenworth High School graduate where his early leadership skills began as a cadet in JROTC. “I found my people when I got into ROTC,” Wilson said. “It … Continue reading Leavenworth City Commission Candidate:
Jason Redmon by Peggy Bair Jason Redmon is a retired Lt. Colonel who, although he has served at stations around the world, emphasized that he made Leavenworth his forever home by conscious choice. “I first came here in 2011, the first time, for school. It’s the intellectual capital of the Army, right? That is what foreign officers and leaders from around the world think of when … Continue reading Leavenworth City Commission Candidate:
Rebecca Hollister Rebecca Hollister is a newcomer to elected office but has been active in the Leavenworth community and is a 2017 graduate of Leavenworth High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She went on to graduate from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. in 2021. Returning to Leavenworth, Hollister immediately went to work for USD 207 as she worked towards earning … Continue reading Leavenworth City Commission Candidate: Rebecca Hollister
by Peggy Bair KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES – EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE This article is an introduction to the six candidates competing for the three open seats on the Leavenworth City Commission. This article also provides information about how, when and where to vote, what are voter rights, how to register if you are not yet registered and the importance of your action as a … Continue reading Who Will Be Your City Commissioners?
by Peggy Bair Steve Clay a/k/a Steven Clay, is a retired Army Lt. Colonel who has resided in Leavenworth since 1997 and owned his home on N. Broadway since 1999. He is also a historian. “I did 26 years in the Army,” Clay said. “I retired in 2006. Then, I went back out to Fort Leavenworth working as a civilian. I was either commander or … Continue reading Leavenworth City Commission Candidate Series: Steve Clay
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