Leavenworth Assistance Center, Inc. distributes funds by Peggy Bair Four Leavenworth charities were surprised with large donations Monday as the dissolved Leavenworth Assistance Center, Inc. took the final steps of transferring its donation funds of nearly $1 million.  The LAC director Rose White and president Joseph Dressler made the rounds with each of the non-profit recipients, careful to guard the amount of the donation until … Continue reading Large Donations to Local Charities

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

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?

The Hildebrandt family is hosting its 100th anniversary reunion this month in Leavenworth. The three-day event takes place July 26-28 2024 at a different location each day: Sunflower Missionary Baptist Church, Hildebrandt farm, and Riverfront Community Center. The reunion is for descendants of George Augustus Hildebrand, the son of a German father, George Auguenelda Hildebrand, and his wife Ellen Johnson, who married in 1863, in Leavenworth.  … Continue reading Hildebrandt Centennial