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Local news for Mission, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

4 hrs ago | The Topeka Capital-Journal

Mission Township keeps top fire rating

The Mission Township Fire Department continues to maintain a strong safety rating even though it is mostly a volunteer fire department.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire, Auburn, KS

Fri Jul 25, 2008

CNN

Hidden 401(k) fees you may be paying

These days, not many people are smiling when they see their 401 statements. But they'd be downright outraged if they saw the fees that are automatically deducted from their returns.

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Related Topix: Shawnee Mission, KS, Mutual Funds, Personal Finance, Retirement, US News

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

A few FAQs on 401(k) fees

These days, not many people are smiling when they see their 401 statements. But they'd be downright outraged if they saw the fees that are automatically deducted from their returns.

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Related Topix: Mutual Funds, Personal Finance, Retirement

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Kansas City Star

Burglars hit northeast Johnson County

Be alert if someone knocks on your door and asks directions — he may have other things in mind.A rash of break-in burglaries has hit northeast Johnson County, police said Thursday.

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Related Topix: Fairway, KS, Johnson County, KS, Prairie Village, KS, Kansas City, MO Metro

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Gantthead.com

Politics and Administration: The Two-Headed Monster of Global Projects

After working on IT and global projects for 30 years, Ron Montgomery says he knows firsthand where to find the biggest potential SNAFUs.

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Related Topix: Shawnee Mission, KS

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Kansas City InfoZine

Volunteer Receives Presidential Award for Service on Kansas River

EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson honored Mike Calwell, of Mission, Kan., as recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award, in recognition of Calwell's efforts to make the Kansas River more accessible ...

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Related Topix: Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Hays Daily News

Kansan killed in Osage County crash Eds: APN ...

A 22-year-old Kansas resident is dead following a one-vehicle crash in Osage County.

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Sat Jul 12, 2008

The Topeka Capital-Journal

3 youths found safe

Police Chief Michael Baker was relieved that what could have been a tragedy was simply an abundance of caution.

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Related Topix: Hunter, KS, Maple Hill, KS, Wamego, KS, Rossville, KS

Thu Jul 10, 2008

KAKE-TV Wichita

Kids who Sparked Kansas River Search Found Safe

Three young people who sparked an air, water and land search along the Kansas River Wednesday evening have been found.

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Related Topix: Wamego, KS, Topeka, KS, Topeka Metro, Rossville, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS

Tue Jul 08, 2008

Kansas City InfoZine

Mahaffie Event Celebrates Fourth of July Holiday

Bring a picnic lunch and come celebrate Independence Day at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, 4th of July, Olathe, KS, Shawnee, KS

Sun Jul 06, 2008

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New Guide Shows How Average People Can Save as Much as 75% On Used Auto Parts

Special guide instructs consumers on the Do's and Don'ts of buying used auto parts, opening up junkyards and used auto part stores - even for average Joes.

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Fri Jul 04, 2008

PhillyBurbs.com

Workers not saving enough for retirement

Fewer than one in five workers will be able to maintain his lifestyle upon retirement, with women being at a disadvantage because of their longer life spans and lower pay, according to a study released Tuesday.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

The Olathe News

Fire Department encourages safe celebrations this holiday

Olathe will put on its annual fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Friday at the Great Mall of the Great Plains.

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Related Topix: Kansas, Lake Quivira, KS, Leawood, KS, Fairway, KS, Overland Park, KS

Mon Jun 30, 2008

KansasCity.com

KC and Mission dive into the aquarium race

Here’s another thing for Kansas and Missouri to fight over: fish.Just days after a developer announced plans to break ground in October on a project in Mission that would include a 1.5-million-gallon ...

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Related Topix: Kansas City, KS

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Gazebo owners' getaway

Question: On the northwest corner of S.E. 8th and Quincy Street is a building set back from the corner.

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Related Topix: Junction City, KS, Kansas City, KS, Home Gardening, Home, Topeka, KS

Sat Jun 28, 2008

Topeka Capital-Journal

Mission is simple: Track down fugitives

Tornado sirens blared and rain pelted hard against the windshield of John Lamb's Crown Victoria.

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Related Topix: Victoria, KS, Drug Enforcement Administration, Johnson County, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, Bel Aire, KS

Thu Jun 26, 2008

KansasCity.com

Aquarium added to Mission project's features

The developer of the proposed Mission Gateway project hopes to break ground in October on a $307 million mixed-use development anchored by a 1.5-million-gallon saltwater aquarium.Tom Valenti of the Cameron ...

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Tue Jun 24, 2008

Kansas City InfoZine

The Man Who Came to Dinner at the Barn Players

A wildly popular comedy that will delight the entire family. Mission, KS - infoZine - The Barn Players present "The Man Who Came To Dinner," By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman.

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Sun Jun 22, 2008

Times Union

Record corn prices mean more expensive meat, dairy

Consumers to pay more for meat, dairy after Midwest floods send corn prices soaring Last updated: 4:12 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2008 NEW YORK -- Raging Midwest floodwaters that swallowed crops and sent corn and ...

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science

Sat Jun 21, 2008

KRBZ-FM Westwood

Homegrown

Your hometown station, 96.5 the Buzz is looking for the best homegrown bands in Kansas City! If you've got a band and you've got a CD, whether it's recorded in a studio or in your parents garage, we want to ...

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Related Topix: Kansas City, KS

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Mission, Kansas is located in Johnson County and is part of the Kansas City, MO Metro Area. Zip codes in Mission, KS include 66202, 66205, and 66201.

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