PRESENTED BY THE DE SOTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & DE SOTO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ISSUE 4 VOLUME 4 2022–2023
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ExpandingDeSoto is a collaboration between the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council, city offices, and United School District 232. Editor Jean Teller Designer/Art Director Alex Tatro Advertising Angie Taylor Copy Editor Leslie Andres Photographers Kevin Anderson Andy CaseySarahJacoberReevesRooman Smith Writers Jill desotoks.orgKariRachelPamelaJackieDuttonHostetlerMahajanMurphyWilliams Chairman Andrew Jacober President Sara Ritter Vice President Katy sunflowerpub.comFallon Publisher Bill Uhler Director Bob Cucciniello All material and photographs copyright Sunflower Publishing, 2022. For editorial queries: Jean Teller (785)832-7231 jteller@sunflowerpub.com For advertising queries: Angie Taylor (785)832-7236 ataylor@sunflowerpub.com 2022–2023 my friends, my community, Big changes are in store for De Soto—big, transformational, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that make me incredibly proud to be your mayor. As you explore these pages, my hope is you will get a glimpse of what this new growth means for our residents, business owners, and community. As I’ve said before, nothing is more important than maintaining our community. When a community thrives, its people thrive; when the people thrive, the community prospers. This is the fourth issue of Expanding De Soto, a joint venture between our Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council, City of De Soto government, and Unified School District 232. Coincidentally, it’s strong partnerships like these that push De Soto forward. The opportunities in these pages came from collaboration between governments and organizations, all with the goal of bettering De Soto. That’s truly the key for De Soto’s future: collaboration. We have dedicated this issue to showcasing just a few of the ways we are committing our time and resources to collaborative economic growth. I invite you to read how we are investing in our quality of life and bringing even more prosperity to the region. Here’s to continued strength of community in De Soto. Rick Walker, Mayor on the cover. De Soto charges into the future with a major announcement from Panasonic and the State of Kansas. Illustration byAlexTatro 2022–2023
what’s inside departments 06 GET TO KNOW YOUR CHAMBER The goals of the De Soto Chamber of Commerce include helping local businesses be more visible and creating opportunities for members. 10 LOOKING TO THE FUTURE The EDC envisions new growth on the Gabriel property. 14 ANNEXATION BONANZA The Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant finds new purpose in De Soto. 18 THE PAST AND THE FUTURE The former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant takes another turn in its long history. 26 REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE USD 232’s career center brings hands-on opportunities to students. 30 FRESH AIR AND SUNSHINE Residents can explore and enjoy a number of parks thanks to the Parks and Recreation staff. feature 22 EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! Take a closer look at the media coverage of the announcement pairing De Soto, Kansas, with Panasonic Energy. in every issue 34 CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS 36 DE SOTO MAP 38 ECONOMIC PROFILE 40 CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP LISTING 52 CHAMBER MEMBER INDEX 4 2022–2023
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The De Soto Chamber of Commerce is a vital part of the local business community as it works to support businesses through education, networking opportunities, and community events. Its involvement with the Economic Development Council provides further resources alongside economic development.
Now that Fallon is onboard handling chamber duties, Ritter says 90% of her time is spent on economic development.
Other methods of connecting with membership include the chamber’s weekly newsletter, which increases frequency to a couple times a week leading up to an event.
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What the Chamber Can Do for You
The current staff for the De Soto Chamber of Commerce, from left, Sara Ritter, president; Katy Fallon, vice president; and Karen Rodgers, administrative assistant.
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“At the membership luncheons, we connect our business members so that they can network and build better connections with each other. Then we have a speaker, most often from our underwriter for the month, and the speaker has an opportunity to keep the business community abreast of what is going on in their industry,” she says.
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One of the most well-received luncheons featured Roberta Rowland speaking for Kansas Workforce. “She taught everybody about the free services available to them to help with workforce and their businesses,” Fallon says.
Fallon says one way they achieve this mission is with their monthly luncheons.
The De Soto Chamber is a member-based organization with a mission to support local businesses by increasing visibility and promoting growth for the businesses.
The small team includes Sara Ritter, president of both the chamber of commerce and the Economic Development Council; Katy Fallon, vice president, a new position at the chamber; and Karen Rodgers, administrative assistant.
The goals of the De Soto Chamber of Commerce include helping local businesses be more visible and creating opportunities for members.
In addition to the monthly luncheons, Fallon says the chamber’s most important goal is to be a resource to help area businesses grow and succeed. “We want to promote De Soto as a great place to live and work for potential residents and businesses,” she says. “We provide referrals as a benefit to our chamber members, and we want to promote all of their events, show what they’re doing, help them learn more about their businesses in these times. That seems to change daily, whether it’s technology or safety during COVID. “So our goal is to promote our community and our business community and grow that—the more members we have, the more they can connect with each other and help each other out as well,” she says.
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Lessons from the Pandemic Because of COVID, Fallon says the annual dinner was moved from January to March and was much more successful. Plans are to keep it scheduled for early March in coming years. Fallon says one thing they learned from the pandemic was that the chamber could hold luncheons virtually. “We now have the ability to do those virtually, if necessary, so we can do them over Zoom to keep everybody updated,” she says. “If there are certain things that need to happen digitally, that are easier than in person, we do that as well.”
Other plans include a clay shooting event in May and Quarter Mania, where members bid with quarters. Members donate baskets for auction, and when their item is up for bid, the member gets an opportunity to discuss new things going on with their business. While the spotlight at the Quarter Mania is on members, the annual dinner focuses on the previous year’s accomplishments. Other events are more for social networking and meeting other members.
Events to Connect Members
The monthly luncheons are one way for members to connect; there are additional events throughout the year as well. A spring golf tournament is designed, as are all the chamber events, as a fundraiser, in addition to connecting members with other members they may not see“Wefrequently.getalot of members who haven’t met each other professionally, but they love to play golf, so they’ll be present at the golf tournament, and they’ll be able to network that way,” Fallon says.
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board includes, from left, front row, Katy Fallon, vice president; Heather Callaway, Huhtamaki; Sara Ritter, president; Alvie Cater,
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Collaborations with the EDC Ritter says that a recent land annexation was the catalyst for several major developments for the city (turn to page 14 and page 22). “Our goal is to provide more services for our existing members. Growth is fantastic— doubling our [city’s] acreage with the land option is great. But our goal as a chamber is to provide services to our members. We want them to be at the table and a part of taking advantage of the growth that is inevitably coming our way,” Ritter says. The main message Ritter would like to share is that now is the perfect time to join the De Soto Chamber of Commerce. “It is our time as a chamber. We are rightside-up with clear goals and objectives. We have the ability to determine our destiny, and not have it determine us,” she says. De Soto of Commerce USD TechWyze; De chairman,
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CEO Hunter Harris and Devin Schuster, of Flint Development, are working with the De Soto Chamber and city officials to develop the old Gabriel property. PhotobySarahReeves
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Sometimes a piece of land has potential only a few can see. That was the case for Sara Ritter, President of the De Soto Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council (EDC). Her vision? Acquiring a 300-acre property that has all the makings of a perfect development plot. Her first step was to speak to Arlen Gabriel, the owner of the property to find out if he would ever be interested in selling it. She had talked with Arlen about the potential of the property if he didn’t want to keep the land available to farm in the future. As the son of a life-long farmer, Arlen needed to think over the options for the land that would make the most sense for him. Lucky for Sara, Arlen is also a very forward-thinking individual and his love for De Soto and its potential helped him make this generation defining decision. After around a year of these discussions, Arlen agreed to a purchase option with the Chamber of Commerce to move forward looking for a developer that would be a great partner and help develop the land with the right vision. Ritter says the land offers a unique opportunity for developers.“TheGabriel property was a very attractive piece of land—it was under one owner, it wasn’t listed for sale, and it had two interchanges along its boundaries, making it quite attractive for companies that need access for truck traffic,” Ritter says.
The one drawback? Infrastructure. Over the last 10 years, the De Soto EDC submitted the property to
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The EDC envisions new growth on the Gabriel property. “The Gabriel property was a very attractive piece of land— it was under one owner, it wasn’t listed for sale, and it had two interchanges along its boundaries…”—SaraRitter
A quarterly membership update keeps members abreast of all current projects and invites input to guide their progress. Connect with the De Soto EDC by visiting www.DeSo toKS.org.
several companies looking for space; it was often a finalist, but because the property lacked proper zoning and infrastructure, companies went elsewhere. City administrator Mike Brungardt says being turned down over these issues spurred the EDC to find a more solid plan for the space and a partner. “We found ourselves on the shortlist for really attractive projects—projects that were generally larger scale with hundreds of thousands of square feet of buildings and thousands of jobs, millions in investment. But we always fell short because we didn’t have a concrete plan in place,” he says.
The EDC now operates as a development agency under the De Soto Chamber of Commerce, much like other organizations in Johnson County. A restructuring in 2019 created a more robust and staffed organization to provide the power needed to spark real development. At the same time, the council added an advisory committee that identifies strategic targets, reviews current projects, and keeps an eye on the future.
The EDC: Working Hand in Hand to Help De Soto Grow Building business is a cooperative affair, at least that’s what the board members of the De Soto Economic Development Council believe. Although it was once a private business organization, the council was absorbed by the De Soto Chamber of Commerce in 2002, creating more significant opportunities for economic change.
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Mark Long, president and CEO of Newmark Zimmer, says that Kansas City is one of the ideal places for industrial development due to its large tracts of flat land, excellent labor density, and proximity to highway and railroad infrastructure, making transportation more cost-effective. He’s working with Hunter Harris, CEO of Flint Development, to develop the land. While Kansas City may have available land, the currently available warehouse space has been eclipsed by demand for fast turnaround shipping by online retailers. “You really have to make many variables come together to make sense economically,” Long says. “You have to deliver a build at the cost that allows the tenant to afford not only the site and infrastructure but the maintenance, taxes, and insurance. The old stock of buildings just isn’t cutting it.”
The EDC and the De Soto Chamber of Commerce had to find the right developer with a vision for the property and the capacity to match what the City Council and the Chamber envisioned. After considering several contenders, the EDC and chamber selected Flint Development. “They had a portfolio of larger-scale industrial warehouse distribution- and production-type facilities throughout the country,” Brungardt says. “We knew it would be a good product.”
A Partnership
Flint Development and the De Soto EDC continue to work to create an epicenter of growth and opportunity for De Soto, creating jobs and cementing the area’s reputation as a labor center in a rapidly evolving world.
A view of the Gabriel property ready for development.
Brungardt says Flint expects to begin construction on a spec building in the next 12-24 months.
Ritter says this is also a turning point for the “ThisEDC.isthe first time in our history where we were aggressive and took out a land option on a parcel that we could then market to developers to then, in turn, develop the property for its best use,” she says. “We firmly believe that this critical economic development move put De Soto in a position to attract major businesses with high-paying jobs.”
The Plan Once the decision was made, it was time to put the wheels in motion. The first step was to annex and rezone the Gabriel property for industrial use, which was accomplished by the City Council and Planning Commission in January of 2022, and the group rezoned the land in February 2022. By March, the agreement with Flint was solidified, which includes expanding infrastructure that is the next priority for the Flint Development team.
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The agreement does more than establish a partnership between the City and Flint – it provides an 85% tax abatement and obligates the City to extend sewer lines and possibly future water service to the property. These improvements will be paid for by a minimum water and sewer usage agreement between Flint and the City. Flint, in return, will reconstruct Edgerton Road, improve the intersections at 103rd Street and Edgerton and Eveningstar and 103rd Street, and either attract a commercial client to build a building or construct a spec building of at least 500,000 square feet within the next two years. Ideally, Brungardt says, the property will attract a production facility rather than a warehouse facility. He says that production facilities tend to produce higher-paying jobs, attracting more people to the area. Truck traffic also tends to be lower, resulting in lower maintenance costs on roads and parking lots. Even if the area does end up as a warehouse distribution center, Brungardt says he expects the project to create thousands of jobs that will be attractive to workers around the area. Long agrees. The plan for the development leverages Kansas City’s advantageous position in the country—85% of the country can be reached within a two-day drive, making the area ideal for distribution. Flint Development has used that location to its advantage, developing more than 45 million square feet of industrial space since 2012. For the newly minted Flint Property, Flint Development hopes to create a variety of opportunities, including building to suit, a mega-site for a single company, or leased space for incoming companies.
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The Timeline With annexation and rezoning completed, and infrastructure on the way, Brungardt and Long say they are eager to get started. The city will be extending utilities to the site by the end of 2023, coinciding with pad sites.
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The plant employed nearly 25,000 people at its height, bringing income and population into De Soto. While the land is in a prime location along Highway 10, its final destiny has been debated for decades. At one time, there were plans to build a Wizard of Oz theme
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Four water towers continue to stand guard over the property that formerly held the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant near De Soto.
Annexation Bonanza
The Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant finds new purpose in De Soto.
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I f Irving Berlin were penning the story of the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, it might go something like this: “What do you do with a munitions plant when it stops being a munitions plant? What do you do with a munitions plant that’s retired?” Until recently, this was the question for many in De Soto. Stretching over 9,000 acres of land, the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant made propellant for three separate conflicts, starting in 1942, when it was founded to serve the efforts in World War II.
park there, but without approval from the county and the governor, the whimsical park plan was shot down. In 2004, the U.S. Army struck a deal with a private developer based on the promise that the Army would complete the significant environmental remediation the Environmental Protection Agency required. Eliminating heavy metals, asbestos, and other hazardous substances from the soil and water was the first step toward a new life on the land. For their part, the developers promised to raze old buildings for a fresh start. But the timing wasn’t on their side. With the 2008 economic crash and controversy about what needed to be remediated, the project stalled, eventually ceasing in 2010 as years of litigation began. With the resolution of the lawsuits in 2017, the Army started cleaning the property in earnest, concentrating on a plot of roughly 1,000 acres located on the north side. The newly reimagined Sunflower Redevelopment Group (SRG), a collective of developers, is ready to move forward with the blessing of De Soto and Johnson County. In January, the city of De Soto annexed just over 6,000 acres of acres of the entire former munitions’ property, nearly doubling the city’s land area. Now, the hard work begins, according to city administrator Mike Brungardt. He says that after the Army clears the property of environmental concerns, abandoned structures and other barriers to development will remain. The City recently formed a Tax Increment Financing district (TIF) to incentivize the cleanup of these impediments. A TIF is a financing tool used to generate revenues to clean up blighted properties. “It’s really a blighted property, and this [effort fits well with the intent of a TIF district}, which is to provide an income stream to clean up blighted and distressed properties just like this one,” Brungardt says. So what will the land be? Brungardt says the first phase will focus on light industrial or warehouse space, with the newly announce Panasonic EV Battery plant as the first project. “What do you do with a munitions plant when it stops being a munitions plant? What do you do with a munitions plant that’s retired?”
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“There’s a likelihood that there will be a need for commercial nodes to support, like gas stations, hotels, and support activities like that,” he says. “We anticipate a mix of uses long term.”
In the partnership for the future of the Sunflower Ammunition Plant, the City of De Soto is working on building strong connections, expanding its borders, and looking forward to the future.
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are anxious to get started, and the pieces seem to be falling into place. Only a few steps remain before turning ground on the initial 1,000 acres. Brungardt says the city is waiting to cement a deal with a potential tenant, and construction will start as soon as the deal is struck. Even without the deal, he expects progress within 24 to 36 months. (For more on the future of the plant property, turn to page 22.)
Outside of commercial uses, the Sunflower Redevelopment Group presented plans for several donations of land to benefit the community. According to documents submitted to the Johnson County Board of Commissioners in February, the first designation will gift 5 acres of the reclaimed land to the Northwest Consolidated Fire District for a new fire station. Other public gifts of land will include 500 acres for the University of Kansas and Kansas State University. The land will be used for agricultural research. Another 2,000 acres will be donated to the Johnson County Parks Department, but there’s considerable cleaning to be done before that happens. Parks land must be remediated to residentialBrungardtstandards.andthedevelopers
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The former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant takes another turn in its long history. The Sunflower Ammunitions Plant, circa 1945.
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The annexation of the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant last November could mean exciting things for De Soto. Designated as the fastest-growing city in the Kansas City metro by the KansasCityStar in 2019, De Soto’s future can be most clearly understood by remembering its past. It was 1942 when a new development prompted massive population growth in De Soto. The federal government constructed the Sunflower Ordnance Works on 9,000-plus acres 3 miles southwest of the city. In 1963, the facility was renamed the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant. The plant was one of six commissioned by the Army during World War II to produce smokeless powder. Production commenced in March 1943; manufacturing of rocket propellants was added in 1943 and 1944. In an effort to help ease the housing situation in the area, 70 acres of farmland north of the plant were purchased. By August 1943, 45 buildings had been constructed in what was known as the Sunflower Housing project. Folks were initially hesitant to relocate to the village. After all, with no stores, no post office, and dusty dirt roads, there was little to attract residents. Yet, soon, things began to change. The Sunflower Drug Store, the Community Building, and the barber shop were among the first businesses to serve the area shortly after the village opened. In February 1944, the Sunflower Post Office opened with Emma Drake as its first postmistress. The same month, Lou Falley of Topeka opened Falley’s Sunflower Market, a grocery store. Then, in 1945, the much-needed Sunflower Child
Care Center began to care for the children of plant employees. Though the need for childcare continued after the war, it was no longer supported under the Lanam Act Funds. Thanks to the village council, the USO, and later the Sunflower Civic Association, the childcare facility was able to continue beyond the war.By August 1945, about 12,000 people worked at the plant. At the village’s peak, there were approximately 6,000 residents living in 1,432 units. Each unit contained a refrigerator, a gas range, and a woodstove for heating. Residents paid between $29 to $36.50 a month depending on the number of bedrooms.
Though Sunflower was the fastest-growing town in Kansas during the war, the population turnover was high as people moved from war plant to war plant. Working at the plant entailed a certain amount of risk but allowed those to help in the war effort if they couldn’t be actively serving in the Armed Forces. A 1945 Reader’s Digest article by Paul W. Kearney, titled “Hell’s a-poppin’ in Kansas,” outlined some interesting facts about who was helping in the plant during the war. It noted that about 60% of the plant’s operators were “girls” and through the risks faced in the plant, new safety precautions emerged for workplaces, like chutes for a quick exit, lead floors to minimize sparks and fires, and buildings constructed to direct blasts upwards. Despite the risk, the hours worked without an accident reached 1,125,00 hours in 1945. After World War II ended, Sunflower was close to shutting down. Instead, the government authorized the space for housing of servicemen from Topeka, Olathe, and Leavenworth. Later, 1,000 male students from KU moved into 26 buildings, and the area was renamed Jayhawkville. Then, when the space was designated married
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At right: A nitroglycerin buggy enroute to a weigh station. Above: Another view of the plant in 1945.
There are countless ways to utilize the sprawling space that is now part of De Soto. Regardless of the direction taken for development of the former plant’s land, the echoes of its past will remain. The diligent workers, brave service people, students, and families who came before are forever part of the rich history of De Soto. For a look at the future of the plant’s location, turn to page 14 and page 22.
student housing, more than 1,000 families filled the space, and the area became known as Nursery Junction. Children’s and maternity shops opened in the commercial area, and a nursery occupied the recreational facilities.
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After a few years, as the student boom after WWII dwindled, the plant was reactivated for its original purpose during the Korean War in 1951, and the village population again increased. In June 1960, the plant shifted to standby status before being reactivated in August 1965 for the Vietnam War. In 1972, the ammunition plant was placed on standby status, but the facility built on the grounds in 1967 remained open, producing nitroguanadine, a type of propellant. It was the only nitroguanadine plant in the U.S., and production continued until 1992. In 1998, the Army designated the plant as federal surplus property. Since then, there have been various plans for the space. In 2005, Sunflower Redevelopment LLC, a joint venture between International Risk Group LLC and Kessinger/ Hunter & Co. LC won a $109,000,000 contract for the environmental remediation and explosives decontamination of 9,065 acres.
First frame building opened as a general store.
1860s In the late part of the decade, the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad began to build its line through the area.
1951 The Great Flood of 1951 destroyed the eastern edges and northwest part of town. 1993 The Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant closed. 1998 The Army designated the plant as federal surplus property.
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1858 The Presbyterian Church also organized. Rev. William H. Smith became pastor in 1860 and remained with the church for approximately 30 years. In 1879, a stone building was constructed costing $2,000.
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1857 Founded in the spring by B.W. Woodward, James F. Ligate, James Findley, and G.W. Hutchinson and named after the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto.
The Methodist Church organized with Elder Buch as a minister. Meetings were held in private houses and in the hotel until 1866, when a stone church was erected at a cost of $2500.
1942 The Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant was built during World War II. Workers came to De Soto from all over the Midwest, causing a dramatic increase in the population. The federal shortagerespondedgovernmenttothehousingcausedbythe population influx by building the Sunflower Housing project, now known as Clearview City, across from the plant.
2000 The De Soto Chamber of Commerce was formed. Today, 130 businesses are part of the organization.
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2021 In November, De Soto annexed about two-thirds of the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant.
1897 De Soto was incorporated as a city on October 1. 1898 On October 21, the De Soto Eagle Eye newspaper was started.
1858 First hotel built. 1860 First post office established; James Smith was the first postmaster.
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Extra! Extra! Read All About It! ARTICLE BY Jackie Hostetler Take a closer look at the media coverage of the announcement pairing De Soto, Kansas, with Panasonic Energy. 22 2022–2023
U.S. sales of electric vehicles continue to grow rapidly, despite relatively high prices compared with gasoline-fueled models. The car manufacturing company Tesla leads the pack. Tesla registrations have gone up over 87% in the past year. Panasonic Energy, which has worked closely with Tesla in the past, has been on the hunt for a major new U.S. battery production facility. Reports indicate that Kansas edged out Oklahoma as the new home for the facility. According to the Forbes piece, the Japanese manufacturer, which also works closely with Toyota, hasn’t yet specified
The Washington Post According to the July 2022 article posted on the WashingtonPost website written by John Hanna and Sean Murphy the multibilliondollar mega-factory will be one of the largest private employers in the state of Kansas. The facility, which will produce electric vehicle batteries for Tesla and other carmakers, lands Panasonic as one of the Top 20 private employers for the state. Kansas Commerce Secretary David Toland and other officials believe the plant, various suppliers, and other local businesses will create up to 4,000 new jobs, with 16,500 temporary construction jobs.
Some estimations state that positions within the plant will pay an average of between $50,000 and $62,000 annually. This figure far exceeds the state median income, which is less than $32,000 per person. The article details other impacts the facility will have locally as well as internationally.DeSotohaslong been trying to redevelop the property that is home to the longabandoned ammunition plant. Panasonic Energy will be investing about $4 billion in the plant to make the redevelopment a reality. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran also touts the national significance of the project, as it will lessen the U.S. dependence on China for manufactured products. Forbes The future of the automotive industry is electric. At least that’s what the July 2022 Forbes article, penned by Alan Ohnsman, strongly suggests.
D e Soto is making headlines! Over the past several weeks, some of the most prestigious and well-known news outlets in the United States have been buzzing with big news about the little town. For those who haven’t heard, Panasonic Energy Co. Ltd. has selected De Soto as home to the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility. The facility, which will be built on the site of the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, comes with many benefits and will provide huge opportunities, both locally and globally. A story this big can’t be contained by a local newspaper or two. De Soto has been grabbing headlines far and wide, including coverage in the Washington Post, Forbes, Autoweek, and even a press release from the WhiteReadHouse.ontocatch up on all the chatter surrounding the project from some of the largest and most important sources around the country.
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A July 2022 Autoweek article written by Jim Motovalli points out that De Soto will not be alone as it treads the Panasonic path.
In response to questions around why Panasonic Energy chose Kansas, the company states it chose the area for “for its skilled workforce, reliable infrastructure, and central location in North America. We appreciate Kansas’s dedication to sustainability. The state’s commitment to and growth in clean and renewable energy aligns with our dedication in thisThespace.”article goes on to speculate that Tesla will probably be the largest customer for the Kansas factory, but other companies could be supplied as Panasonicwell.
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The article states that the Kansas plant, which is to be completed in two years, will complement the sprawling 338-million-cubicfoot Panasonic Energy North America plant located in Sparks, Nevada. The Sparks plant began production five years ago and has shipped six billion battery cells. Also known as the Gigafactory, it was built with and supplies Tesla.
which automakers will receive the batteries from the De Soto plant after it opens.
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Panasonic Energy reports its existing U.S. assembly lines have already supplied more than 6 billion EV battery cells—most of which are likely powering Teslas. This could lead some to speculate that the De Soto plant may follow suit in manufacturing parts for the automotive giant.
Energy says in response to a query, “We won’t rule out the possibility of working with other companies in the future while not overextending our resources.”
The White House announced Panasonic Energy’s plans July 13 in a press release from Brian Deese, the director of the National Economic Council (NEC). The White House cites the plant as the latest example of the Biden–Harris economic strategy to bring manufacturing jobs back home. According to the press release, over the last year, construction of new manufacturing facilities has increased by 116%. Industrial production is at a record high. And since President Joe Biden took office, the country has added 574,000 manufacturing jobs, including more manufacturing jobs created in 2021 than in any year in nearly 30 years. The message is clear — America manufacturers are back to work.
President Biden’s industrial strategy is ensuring that future is built here in America by all of America’s workers.”
Panasonic Energy Co. Ltd. Panasonic Energy’s own press release outlined a number of the same details as the other articles. However, the Panasonic piece also delves into the historical significance of the project site, the Sunflower Ammunition Plant. (For more on the plant’s history, turn to page 14; and for more on the property, see page 18.)
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The plant is a major victory for the governor and the state. “Winning this project shows that Kansas has what it takes to compete on a global scale — and that our pro-business climate is driving the technological innovation needed to achieve a more prosperous and sustainable future,” says Gov. Laura Kelley.
The following excerpt provides a brief historical account and some details regarding the current plan for use.
The Governor of the State of Kansas A news release from the Kansas governor’s office states that Panasonic Energy selected Kansas for the site of the plant “due to its businessfriendly climate, robust talent pool and workforce skillset, support of technology innovation, strong transportation infrastructure, and central location.”
The press release highlights the administration’s efforts to create more resilient and secure supply chains and outcompete the rest of the world in the technologies of the future, stating, “The future of transportation is electric.
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“The Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant was built in 1941 and was active during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The site is being remediated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “In 2005, the U.S. Army transferred the former plant site to the Sunflower Redevelopment Group (SRL); in 2022, over 6,000 acres of the site were annexed into De Soto. “SRL is pleased that, after a quarter of a century of inactivity, a significant portion of the iconic and historically significant Sunflower Property will again provide manufacturing jobs, tax revenue, and additional opportunities to the citizens of the state of Kansas,” says Chuck Hunter, principal with Sunflower Redevelopment, LLC.
The plant, which represents the largest economic development project in Kansas history, “builds on Kansas City’s legacy of manufacturing and industry strengths.”
ARTICLE BY Kari Williams PHOTOS BY Casey Rooman Smith USD 232’s career center brings hands-on opportunities to students.
“I look forward to going to CTEC every day,” says Vosburg, a senior in USD 232. “It really determined my career for me. I was [uncertain] what career I wanted to go into. These classes allowed me to narrow it down to CTEC’sengineering.”Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) opened for the 2021–2022 academic year as part of an $85 million bond issue that voters approved in 2018. The curriculum features three “strands”— bioscience, design, and emerging Real-World Experience
M addie Vosburg was drawn to the Cedar Trails Exploration Center (CTEC) because the curriculum included tech-related classes that aren’t available at her high school—plus, internship opportunities.
While in the Cedar Trails Exploration Centers, CAPS network design student associates gain real-world experience in the fields of graphic/animation design, web development, email/web marketing, and more. Here a class listens to instructor Tim Mispagel. CAPS is the Center for Advanced Professional Studies.
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From top: The CTEC Manufacturing Lab has an assortment of equipment available for student associates; when it comes to emerging technologies, CTEC student associates have the opportunity to study in the areas of robotics and more; a CTEC student associate tracks his programming for the CNC Plasma cutter.
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“It’s a good opportunity for those students who do get awarded with an internship because they have that opportunity to try on a career and see if it fits before they go away to college,” Swartz says.
Real-world experience and self-discovery are cornerstones of the CTEC CAPS program that Swartz says she is most excited about. “For the students, you know right away,” Swartz says, “[that] they’re going to get really good experience by having those business and industry connections. I think it’s going to teach them professionalism and responsible business practices because students really don’t know what they don’t know. They don’t know the world of work.”Tim Mispagel, who teaches principles of illustration and graphic design, says students who have graphic design class or workplace experience are more likely to be placed in a job-shadowing situation. For students interested in programming careers, the center, Swartz says, has been “very fortunate” to work with Cerner. Vosburg is among the students who interned with Cerner and also is involved with the CTEC CAPS robotics team. “It’s a great experience to use the technology and equipment. … I worked with the mechanical mostly this year, just building the robot,” she says. “I learned a lot. There are some awesome mentors there who really help us and guide us.”
technologies. Students can pursue a variety of careers under each strand, and they attend foundational classes to prepare them for capstone courses their senior year, according to CTEC CAPS director Dr. Cindy Swartz.
“Those courses could involve working with a mentor or an on-site internship at a business in the industry they’re interested in. The design, according to Swartz, is intentionally flexible so students can “figure out what they really want to do.”
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Vosburg also encourages other young women who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers to check out CTEC CAPS. “In my class, there [are] three of us out of 20 students,” she says. “I encourage any girls who want to come out. The design pathway … [offers] a lot of opportunities for women to get a lot of STEM [experience].”
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One of the advantages of CTEC CAPS, according to Swartz, is that it has equipment other facilities and secondary schools don’t. Millie Laughlin, a CTEC CAPS biosciences teacher, says their professional lab is at a quality that some colleges don’t have. “What I’ve seen is students excited to learn about the lab equipment and how to use it and the different content that it can apply [to], but also they have taken ownership of this lab setting and they want to make sure everything’s workingMispagelcorrectly.”saysthe
visual arts programming strand also has equipment that enables students to see their work progress from conception to product—a UV printer, plotter/cutter machines, vacuum forming machines, and a 3-D printer. Historically, when teaching graphic design, he says, students would learn how the files they’ve created would be used. And now? “Now we can send a 10-foot banner to a printer and have that be an actual object so they can see their artwork produced in appropriate format,” Mispagel says. Growing the programming Opportunities for students still are growing as CTEC CAPS leaders continue to build their “client pool” as part of the three-year strategy for real-worldMispagellearning.sayshis goals for the growth of the visual arts curriculum—collaboration with the other strands in the program—are already being realized. For example, visual arts students are working with the biosciences using 3-D modeling and scan printing to create bones, allowing the bioscience students to learn how to mend a specific type of break. And as the programming continues to evolve, Laughlin says there will be a visible impact on the“I’mcommunity.excitedto see where our students end up [in] four, five, six years,” she says. The center currently employs seven educators who teach more than 100 students.
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The Cedar Trails Exploration Center (above) and a view from an interior courtyard show the expansive campus serving De Soto student associates.
Primrose Schools, a national network of accredited preschools, offered internship and employment opportunities during a career fair last year at CTEC. PhotobyAndyJacober One of the labs at CTEC used by students in the CAPS program. 2022–2023PhotobyAndyJacober 29 SCHOOLS
De Soto Parks and Recreation Director Jay Garvin (at left) describes the unique relationship between De Soto and Johnson“JohnsonCounty.County is different from any other county in the state, in terms of how individual cities have their own parks and recreation departments. Then you also have the Johnson County Park District. No other county that I’m aware of in the state has that,” Garvin Accordingsays.toGarvin, who has been the Parks and Recreation director since 2001, De Soto Parks and Recreation Department and Johnson County Parks District each operate as separate entities, with separate funding and separate staffs.
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Fortunately for the residents of De Soto, there is plenty of beauty to behold in the form walking trails, wooded areas, campgrounds, and more. Behind these impressive naturescapes? The De Soto Parks and Recreation Department and the Johnson County Parks District.
Though there is some overlap in park properties, most of the facilities within De Soto are maintained by De Soto Parks and Rec, including a number of the parks, the aquatic center, and the community center. The Johnson County Park District has some responsibility in maintaining three additional parks. No matter who maintains which facility, all amenities are available to all De Soto residents, leading to a higher quality of life. And “quality of life is what it’s all about,” Garvin says. “Parks and recreation is one of many pillars that make up the foundation of a community’s quality of life.” he says. “When you look at a community, you’re going need to provide water. You’re going to need to provide power. You’re going to need to provide roads. No matter what community you live in or move to, those things are going to be there. How you separate yourself in terms of keeping citizens in town and drawing new citizens to town is impacted by the quality of life. What’s offered? What can my kid do? What can I do?” To answer Garvin’s questions, and to quote Laura Ingalls Wilder, “Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” (The quote is from Missouri Ruralist, February 5, 1916.)
ARTICLE BY Jackie Hostetler PHOTOS BY Kevin Anderson Residents can explore and enjoy a number of parks thanks to the Parks and Recreation staff. “If one truly loves nature one finds beauty —Vincenteverywhere.”vanGogh
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V incent van Gogh once wrote to his brother, “If one truly loves nature one finds beauty everywhere.”
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Kill Creek Streamway Park, maintained by Johnson County Parks District Location: 33460 West 95th St. Size: 105 acres Though Streamway Park is south of the city limits, it is popular with De Soto residents. Streamway Park is unique in that it runs alongside major streams in Johnson County. It consists of two separate segments of trail, totaling just under 9 miles. In addition to the creek-side trails, the park also offers a spacious dog park (see “Dog Perks,” page 32) and wide open spaces for picnics in the park.
Lexington Lake Park, maintained by Johnson County Parks District Location: 8850 Sunflower Road Size: 465 acres If you have an eye for plants, Lexington Lake Park is the place for you. While the park features a 27-acre lake, it is also surrounded by virgin prairie, boasting 120 prairie plant species. A few of these plants are designated as threatened (a species that is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future), including Mead’s milkweed, oak and hickory forest, and tallgrass prairie. The park also features walking trails, bike paths, and a play area.
Miller Memorial Park is not only the most widely used park in De Soto but also, at more than 50 years old, the oldest. According to Garvin, the park began as gift. “My understanding is that it was old farm ground that was donated. Initially, it started with one baseball field and then continued to grow from there,” Garvin says. The park offers something for everyone. Residents have full access to ball fields, a basketball court, two tennis courts, asphalt walking trails, playground equipment, a sand volleyball court, two horseshoe pits, and barbecue and picnic facilities. Also within the park is a memorial wall and fountain.
Miller Memorial Park, maintained by De Soto Parks and Recreation Location: 83rd and Ferry Size: 11.5 acres
Sunflower Nature Park, maintained by Johnson County Parks District Location: 36500 W. 103rd Size: 12 acres Sunflower is most widely used by the residents of De Soto for its ball fields. The western side of the park contains two ball fields and a parking lot. This portion of the park is maintained by De Soto Parks and Rec. The eastern portion of the park, maintained by the Johnson County Parks District, contains a heavily wooded area with walking trails. Though the park is owned by Johnson County Parks District, De Soto entered into a lease agreement involving the ball fields in 1985.
Riverfest Park, maintained by De Soto Parks and Recreation
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While a number of the area parks are ideal spots to connect with nature, Riverfest Park offers the opportunity to just connect. Primarily used for festivals, concerts, and other events, Riverfest Park is De Soto’s newest park. The park was originally created from land already owned by the Parks and Recreation department. In 2003, land adjacent to the original plot was purchased, with another adjacent tract being purchased in 2021. Among the events hosted at the park are barbecue contests, Fourth of July celebrations, carnivals, and movie nights. Riverfest Park will also be the future home of a soccer facility.
Widow Big Knife Park, maintained by De Soto Parks and Recreation
Wilderness Park, maintained by De Soto Parks and Recreation
Location: 13205 Evening Star Road Size: 67 acres
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Widow Big Knife Park provides a unique benefit to De Soto in the form of revenue. The park consists of a heavily wooded area and some farmland. A portion of the park is leased to the Prairie Trails Archery Club, while the remaining park area is leased to farmers. The property was purchased in 1980 from the original owner, whose last name was Big Knife.
A generous portion of Kill Creek Streamway Park has been dedicated as space for De Soto’s furriest residents. An off-leash dog park covers 16 acres. With plenty of space to romp creekside, the park is a treat for both dogs and their owners. There are also a number of pet-friendly walking paths and trails, though dogs must be on-leash when utilizing these areas. As an added bonus, pups have access to clean creeks and streams for sipping and
Wilderness Park lives up to its name, containing several acres of heavily wooded area, ideal for hiking and camping. The park was originally acquired in 1971 from the U.S. government through the Department of the Interior, which manages public lands and minerals, national parks, and wildlife refuges. Also located within Wilderness Park is the Sportsman’s Club Gun Range.
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Automobile Dealerships Crown Toyota Volkswagen of Lawrence Lacie Ludolph 3430 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 785-843-7700lludolph@crownautomotive.com66046 De Soto Auto Sales Chris 33500WatkinsLexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-220-4189sales@desotoautosalesks.com66018 BisonBankingState Bank Travis Tjaden 9201 Ward Parkway, Suite 210, Kansas City MO 816-702-7617ttjaden@bisonstatebank.com64114 Country Club Bank Tim 21911RhodesW.66th St. Shawnee, KS 816-751-4232trhodes@countryclubbank.com66226 Great American Bank Shelby Lathrom 33050 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 429 De Soto, KS 913-585-1131slathrom@greatambank.com66018 Great Southern Bank Lauren Vogeler 34102 W. Commerce Drive, Suite A P.O. Box S De Soto, KS 913-583-3004lvogeler@greatsouthernbank.com66018 TriCentury Bank Travis Hicks 33485 Lexington Ave., P.O. Box 329 De Soto, KS 913-583-3222thicks@tricentury.com66018 Business Consulting Services Strategy LLC Josh 16500ProctorIndian Creek Parkway, Suite 104 Olathe, KS 913-353-6909josh.proctor@strategynewmedia.com66062 Car Wash De Soto Car Wash John 33520FleglerLexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-585-3180desotoautoparts@gmail.com66018 DeChiropractorSotoChiropractic Don Reith, PA 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite B De Soto, KS 913-583-3700desotokschiro@gmail.com66018 BridgeChurchesChurch Seth 33490BudimlijaLexington Ave., Suite D De Soto, KS 816-302-5218seth@bridgechurchkc.com66018 Cause Coffee/De Soto Youth Ministries Tara Stuckey/Donna Wilting 33180 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 545 De Soto, KS 913-583-3411info@desotoyouthministries.org66018 Clearview Baptist Church Pastor Joshua Turk 35800 W. 102nd St. De Soto KS 913-583-1144joshua.turk@clearviewbaptist.us66018 De Soto Baptist Church The Rev. Richard Copeland 8655 Copeland Way, P.O. Box E De Soto, KS 913-585-1026desotobaptistkschurch@gmail.com66018 De Soto United Methodist Church Rev. Young Je Kim 8760 Kill Creek Road, P.O. Box 400 De Soto, KS 66018 umcoffice@desotoumc.org 913-583-1359 Faith Builders International Inc. Pastors Philip & Michelle Steele 8390 Peoria St., P.O. Box 452 De Soto, KS 913-583-1670main@buildfaith.net66018 Light of the World Lutheran Church Pastor Bert 620-343-4371norbert.tegtmeier1953@gmail.comTegtmeier Reach Church Ryan 33085McDanielW.83rdSt., P.O. Box 682 De Soto, KS 913-296-2201rmcdaniel@reachdesoto.com66018 Cigar Lounge Ritter Cigar Co. Kevin Ritter 9170 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-208-5352;rittercigarcompany@yahoo.com66018913-238-2206 Civic/Nonprofit Organization Barn at Kill Creek Farm, The Darrel Zimmerman 34055 W. 86th Terrace De Soto, KS 913-535-4092thebarnatkillcreekfarm@gmail.com66018 De Soto Arts Council Diana Zwahlen, President 32905 W. 84th Street, P.O. Box 501 De Soto, KS 913-638desotoartsks@gmail.com660188998 41
membershiplisting De Soto Days Festival Inc. Loya Beery P.O. Box 188 De Soto, KS 913-585-1378llbeery@hotmail.com66018 De Soto Historical Society Kathy Ross 33055 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 86 De Soto, KS 913-583-3178;desotohistoricalsociety@gmail.com66018913-207-0020 De Soto Rotary Club Berry Zimmerman P.O. Box 363 De Soto, KS 913-484-8156desotorotaryclub@gmail.com66018 Goodcents Foundation Jacqueline Robertson 8997 Commerce Drive De Soto KS 66018 jrobertson@profitplus4u.com 913-583-8440 VFW Post #6654 - Linden-Tripkos David Cuba 33725 W. 84th De Soto, KS 913-585-1100vfw6654qm@kc.rr.com66018 Coffee Shop Cause Coffee/De Soto Youth Ministries Tara Stuckey/Donna Wilting 33180 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 545 De Soto, KS 913-583-3411info@desotoyouthministries.org66018 Commercial Park and Playground Equipment AB Creative Tanner McNamara 33160 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 913-583-3332tanner@abcreative.net66018 Computer POS Xoikos Jacqueline Robertson 8997 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 jrobertson@profitplus4u.com 913-583-8440 Computer BerganKDVConsultantsTechnicians/ Gene 10401BrixeyHomes Road, Suite 400 Kansas City, MO 816-525-9699gene.brixey@bergankdv.com64131 Strategy LLC Josh 16500ProctorIndian Creek Parkway, Suite 108 Olathe, KS 913-353-6909josh.proctor@strategynewmedia.com66062 Tech Wyze Inc. Robert Daniels 22121 W. 83rd St. Shawnee, KS 913-381-1333rob@techwyze.com66227 DrywallSiteContractors/Construction/ConstructionMasters Dewayne Spiess 10300 Waverly Road De Soto, KS 913-207-2877dewayne@spiesscustomhomes.com66018 Freedom Concrete LLC Mark 32565RawieLexington Ave., Suite C, P.O. Box 731 De Soto, KS 913-583-1150mark@freedomconcrete1.com66018 KBS Constructors Inc. Dave 913-223-9878davidanderson@kbsci.comOlathe,14955AndersonW.117thKS66062 Manning Construction Tom 1708ManningE.123rd St. Olathe, KS 913-390-1007tmanning@manningkc.com66061 Martin Underground Jeff 5401MartinRaytown Road Raytown, MO 816-353-1352jeff@martinunderground.com64133 MG Construction LLC Mark and Natalie Gulley 30495 W. 95th St. De Soto, KS 913-449-5424mgulleyhome@yahoo.com66018 Neighborhoods of Arbor Ridge, The Don Parr P.O. Box 362 De Soto, KS 913-709-6693arborridgeks@gmail.com66018 Spiess Custom Homes LLC Dewayne Spiess 10300 Waverly Road De Soto, KS 913-207-2877dewayne@spiesscustomhomes.com66018 Turner Construction Co. Andy Heitmann 1220 Washington St., Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 816-283-0555ajheitmann@tcco.com64105 Convenience Store/Gas Station Harps Shane Murray 34040 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 913-585-9876str249@harpsfood.com66018 42
MaryCosmetics/BeautyKayCosmetics Jill 36390DavisW. 95th St. De Soto, KS 913-710-4228jilldavishome@yahoo.com66018 Countertop Installation/ GraniteContractorExpress LLC Herminio Montoya 224 Santa Fe Road Bonner Springs, KS 913-744-6088hermangranite@hotmail.com66012 Credit Card Processing/ Merchant MerchantGuyServices Troy Wilson 7138 Halsey Drive Shawnee, KS 913-667-9662troy@merchantguy.com66216 C.H.DentistsKlestinske, DDS Charles Klestinske 32980 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 418 De Soto, KS 913-583-3233chkdds1@gmail.com66018 AlcoveDeveloperDevelopment Dustin Baker P.O. Box Lawrence,3789KS 913-954-0801dbaker@alcoveproperty.com66046 Flint Development Hunter Harris 3515 W. 75th St. Prairie Village, KS 66208 hunter@flintdevelopment.com 816-309-3409 Grata Development Travis Schram 6300 W. 143rd St., Suite 200 Overland Park, KS 913-732-4778travis@gratadev.com66223 Heck Land Co. Dana Baker 3200 Lawrence,HaskellKS 913-244-3527dana@hecklandco.com66046 HIKE Properties, c/o Lawrence Property Management Travis Hicks 4205 W. Sixth St., Suite B Lawrence, KS 785-331-7821lthicks@me.com66049 Spiess Custom Homes LLC Dewayne Spiess 10300 Waverly Road De Soto, KS 913-207-2877dewayne@spiesscustomhomes.com66018 Sunflower Solar Project LLC Brianna Baca 422 Admiral Blvd. Kansas City, MO 531-203-0181bbaca@savionenergy.com64106 WorkHub USA Ron Allen 324 Main St. Sabetha, KS 913-909-9404ron@workhubusa.com66534 Dog Grooming Barks and Bubbles Margie Petroskey 34193 W. 90th Circle De Soto, KS 913-586-5138bandbgrooming2013@gmail.com66018 CommunityJohnsonEducationCountyCollege Liz 12345AlbersCollege Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 913-469-8500ealbers4@jccc.edu(main) LEARNATURE Larry larry@learnature-desoto.comPrice USD 232 Frank Harwood 35200 W. 91st St. De Soto, KS 913-667-6200information@usd232.orgfharwood@usd232.org66018 Embroidery and Screen Printing A.R.S. Designs Ange Klein 5250 Apache Court Shawnee, KS 913-208-2643angerk1@aol.com66226 Branding Stop Carrie Peterson 8330 Nieman Road Lenexa, KS 913-232-8970carrie@brandingstop.com66214 Employment Services Tri 3 Inc. Jacqueline Robertson 8997 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 jrobertson@profitplus4u.com 913-583-9440 Workforce Partnership Roberta Rowland 8535 Bluejacket St. Lenexa, KS 913-577-5910robertar@workforcepartnership.com66214 43
GeorgeEngineeringmembershiplistingButlerAssociatesInc. Heidi Thummel 9801 Renner Blvd., Suite 300 Lenexa, KS 913-577-8840hthummel@gbateam.com66219 Equipment Rental Equipment Share Wayne Carr 7201 Front St. Kansas City, MO 816-986-8329wayne.carr@equipmentshare.com64120 Event and Meeting Venues Barn at Kill Creek Farm, The Darrel Zimmerman 34055 W. 86th Terrace De Soto, KS 913-535-4092thebarnatkillcreekfarm@gmail.com66018 JT’s Grill & Sports Bar Scott 33255HillLexington Ave., Suite C De Soto, KS 913-585-1116jtsgrillindesoto@gmail.com66018 VFW Post #6654 - Linden-Tripkos David Cuba 33725 W. 84th De Soto, KS 913-585-1100vfw6654qm@kc.rr.com66018 Financial Planning and ManagementColumbiaInvestmentsCapitalLLC Jeff 6700WhiteAntioch Road, Suite 250 Overland Park, KS 913-248-8500jwhite@columbiacapital.com66204 Country Club Bank Tim 21911RhodesW.66th St. Shawnee, KS 816-751-4232trhodes@countryclubbank.com66226 Edward Jones Andrew Jacober 8960 Commerce Drive, Suite 4A De Soto, KS 913-586-5021andy.jacober@edwardjones.com66018 Great American Bank Shelby Lathrom 33050 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 429 De Soto, KS 913-585-1131slathrom@greatambank.com66018 Great Southern Bank Lauren Vogeler 34102 W. Commerce Drive, Suite A P.O. Box S De Soto, KS 913-583-3004lvogeler@greatsouthernbank.com66018 TriCentury Bank Travis Hicks 33485 Lexington Ave., P.O. Box 329 De Soto, KS 913-583-3222thicks@tricentury.com66018 Firearms Dealer Up In Arms Kansas Ryq 33490FarnowLexington Ave., Suite F De Soto, KS 913-608-3288ryq@upinarmskansas.com66018 Fitn GreatessFitnessLife Golf & Fitness Denny Hougham 7909 Wyandotte St. and 32905 W. 84th St. De Soto, KS 913-301-3000desoto@greatlifegolf.com66018 Oak Country Golf Course Tom 913-583-3503ocountryclub@kc.rr.comDe8800AndersonScottDriveSoto,KS66018 Flooring Services Gulley’s Carpet Larry Gulley P.O. Box 175 De Soto, KS 913-583-3748gulley02000@yahoo.com66018 GraniteFlooring/CountertopsExpressLLC Herminio Montoya 224 Santa Fe Road Bonner Springs, KS 913-744-6088hermangranite@hotmail.com66012 Funeral Services And Monuments Bruce Funeral Home Shirley Bruce Brown-Van Arsdale P.O. Box 192 Gardner, KS 913-585-1346bfhomeinc1@aol.com66030 Garage Condominiums Carriage Houses of Johnson County Joseph Nuti 29230 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 913-638-3100efnuti@aol.com66018 Gardening Supplies De Soto Feed and Garden Jennifer Heinen 8155 Hadley Road De Soto, KS 913-583-1112desotofeedandgarden@hotmail.com66018 44
Golf Courses Great Life Golf & Fitness Denny Hougham 7909 Wyandotte St. and 32905 W. 84th St. De Soto, KS 913-301-3000desoto@greatlifegolf.com66018 Oak Country Golf Course Tom 913-583-3503ocountryclub@kc.rr.comDe8800AndersonScottDriveSoto,KS66018 CityGovernmentofDeSoto Mike 32905BrungardtW.84thSt., P.O. Box C De Soto, KS 913-583-1182mbrungardt@desotoks.us66018 Johnson County Board of County Commissioners Ed Eilert, Chair 111 S. Cherry St., Suite 3300 Olathe, KS 913-715-043066061 Johnson County LibraryDe Soto Branch Christian Madrigal 33145 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 396 De Soto, KS 913-826-4600madrigalc@jocolibrary.org66018 Johnson County Manager’s Office Penny Postoak Ferguson 111 S. Cherry St., Suite 3300 Olathe, KS 913-715-0430cmo-adminstaff@jocogov.org66061 Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Raquel Walters 27747 W. 159th St. New Century, KS 913-715-5504raquel.walters@jocogov.org66031 State of Kansas Senator Beverly Gossage beverly. 785-296-7382gossage@senate.ks.gov State of Kansas Representative Timothy 785-296-7677timothy.johnson@house.ks.govJohnson Grocery Store Harps Shane Murray 34040 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 913-585-9876str249@harpsfood.com66018 Hair Salon Shear Images Hair & Nail Studio Kim 34102IngallsCommerce Drive, Suite C De Soto, KS 913-583-2660shearimages66018@gmail.com66018 Health Care and Wellness AdventHealth Weston Elder 9100 W. 74th St. Shawnee Mission, KS 913-676-2000weston.elder@adventhealth.com66204 AdventHealth Primary Care Sarah Goin Kliewer 8960 Commerce Drive, Suite 4E De Soto, KS 913-789-3961sarah.goinkliewer@adventhealth.com66018 C.H. Klestinske, DDS Charles Klestinske 32980 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 418 De Soto, KS 913-583-3233chkdds1@gmail.com66018 CBD American Shaman Nicholas Hower 608 Tulip Drive, Suite G Bonner Springs, KS 913-745-6667wellness@bonnerbotanicals.com66012 Cedar Creek Pharmacy Lori 34040MurdockW.Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 913-583-1117lorimurdock@att.net66018 De Soto Chiropractic Don Reith, PA 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite B De Soto, KS 913-583-3700desotokschiro@gmail.com66018 Marquette Physical Therapy, P.A. Jay 33255MarquetteLexington Ave., Suite A De Soto, KS 913-585-9844jay@marquettept.com66018 Oasis Nutrition Sherelle and Mitch Witt 33490 Lexington Ave., Suite A De Soto, KS 913-289-3536sherellegaut12@gmail.com66018 Olathe Health Lacey Kane 20333 W. 151st St. Olathe, KS 913-791-4200lacey.kane@olathehealth.org66061 Ridgeview Eye Care Trent Henderson, O.D. 33321 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-583-1991desotoeyecare@gmail.com66018 Heating and Air Conditioning Harding Heating & Air Conditioning Jess 19831HardingW.97th St. Lenexa, KS 913-207-2772hardinghvac@hotmail.com66220 45
membershiplisting Horse Stable/Equine Facility Painted M Ranch Prem 12631ParmarS.Homestead Lane Olathe, KS 913-221-5376prem@everestkc.net66061 AdventHealthHospitals Weston Elder 9100 W. 74th St. Shawnee Mission, KS 913-676-2000weston.elder@adventhealth.com66204 Olathe Health Lacey Kane 20333 W. 151st St. Olathe, KS 913-791-4200lacey.kane@olathehealth.org66061 Information Technology Menlo Inc. Brad Sandt 1901 McGee St., Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 816-897-6170brad.sandt@menloinc.com64108 Xoikos Jacqueline Robertson 8997 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 jrobertson@profitplus4u.com 913-583-8440 Strategy LLC Josh 16500ProctorIndian Creek Parkway, Suite 108 Olathe, KS 913-353-6909josh.proctor@strategynewmedia.com66062 Tech Wyze Inc. Robert Daniels 22121 W. 83rd St. Shawnee, KS 913-381-1333rob@techwyze.com66227 Insurance Agencies AFLAC Peter Lindstrom 6600 College Blvd., Suite 305 Overland Park, KS 66211 peter_lindstrom@us.aflac.com 913-485-7945 American Family Insurance Julie 32565CooverLexington Ave., Suite B De Soto, KS 913-583-1219jcoover@amfam.com66018 Construct Surety Tanner McNamara 8303 Primrose St. De Soto, KS 913-343-1708tanner@constructsurety.com66018 Integrity Midwest Insurance LLC Clint Kueffer 2500 W. 31st St., Suite B Lawrence, KS 785-856-5100clint@integritymw.com66047 Kansas Preferred Insurance Group Keith 34102TurnbaughW.Commerce Drive, Suite B De Soto, KS 913-585-1981keith@kpigroup.net66018 Interior Design CJI Design Group Christine Julian De Soto, KS 785-380-9929info@cjidesigngroup.com66018 Landscape Architect/ Land Planner Indigo Design Inc. Doug Pickert 8593 Timber Trails Drive De Soto, KS 913-583-1370doug@indigoparks.com66018 Landscaping/Lawn Care Mowmentum LLC Corey Davis 36390 W. 95th St. De Soto, KS 913-710-4234mowmentumkc@gmail.com66018 Real Deal Drainage Solutions Neal Parker 8940 Waverly De Soto, KS 913-208-9423nparker@realdealds.com66018 Legal GilmoreServices&Bell, PC Kevin Wempe 2405 Grand Blvd., Suite 1100 Kansas City, MO 816-221-1000kwempe@gilmorebell.com64108 JohnsonLibraryCounty LibraryDe Soto Branch Christian Madrigal 33145 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 396 De Soto, KS 913-826-4600madrigalc@jocolibrary.org66018 Liquor Store Mike’s Liquor Mike Rogers 9160 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-583-1711mrogers5@live.com66018 Lumber Company Lumber One Ben Henk 9800 Sunflower Road De Soto, KS 913-583-9889bhenk@yahoo.com66018 46
CustomManufacturersFoodsInc. Ethan Hart 9101 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 913-585-1900ehart@desotoinvestmentsllc.com66018 Engineered Air Paul 32050HansenW.83rd St., P.O. Box 650 De Soto, KS 913-583-3181hr.desoto@engineeredair.comadmin.desoto@engineeredair.com;66018 Huhtamaki Inc. Diane Redford 9201 Packaging Drive De Soto, KS 913-583-8727diane.redford@huhtamaki.com66018 Merck Animal Health Joris 35500MeijsW.91st St. De Soto, KS 913-422-6068joris.meijs@merck.com66018 Rehrig Pacific Co. Chris Gab 8875 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 bcavener@rehrigpacific.comasanta@rehrigpacific.com 913-585-1175 Meat Market Steve’s Meat Market Pam 32685PruddenLexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-583-1390pamprudden@aol.com66018 SuperMotel8 Motel of De Soto Tony 34085PatelCommerce Drive De Soto, KS 913-583-3880super8desoto1@gmail.com66018 CauseNon-ProfitCoffee/De Soto Youth Ministries Tara Stuckey/Donna Wilting 33180 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 545 De Soto, KS 913-583-3411info@desotoyouthministries.org66018 Nursing/Memory Care Facility Hillside Village of De Soto Mike 33600EganW.85th St. De Soto, KS 913-583-1260todds@hillsidedesoto.commikee@hillsidedesoto.com66018x116 Homestead of Eudora Brandy Coons 2725 Church St. Eudora, KS 785-363-5150bcoons@homesteadofeudora.com66025 Office/Warehouse Rental WorkHub USA Ron Allen 324 Main St. Sabetha, KS 913-909-9404ron@workhubusa.com66534 RidgeviewOptometristEye Care Trent Henderson, O.D. 33321 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-583-1991desotoeyecare@gmail.com66018 Overhead Doors Sales & Tracker(Residential/Commercial)InstallationDoorSystemsLLC Deron Ertel 35000 W. 95th St. De Soto, KS 913-585-3100deron@trackerdoor.com66018 Pet Food and Supplies De Soto Feed and Garden Jennifer Heinen 8155 Hadley Road De Soto, KS 913-583-1112desotofeedandgarden@hotmail.com66018 De Soto Veterinary Clinic Matt 33900FehrLexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-585-1115mattfehr1@gmail.com66018 CedarPharmacyCreek Pharmacy Lori 34040MurdockW.Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 913-583-1117lorimurdock@att.net66018 RMBPhotographyPrintsand Design Rose Burgweger 9160 Cedar Creek Road De Soto, KS 913-583-1857rmbprints@icloud.com66018 Physical MarquetteTherapy/RehabilitationPhysicalTherapy,P.A. Jay 33255MarquetteLexington Ave., Suite A De Soto, KS 913-585-9844jay@marquettept.com66018 47
AdventHealthPhysiciansmembershiplistingPrimaryCare Sarah Goin Kliewer 8960 Commerce Drive, Suite 4E De Soto, KS 913-789-3961sarah.goinkliewer@adventhealth.com66018 Property Management Lawrence Property Management Roxanne Hicks 4205 W. Sixth St., Suite B Lawrence, KS 785-832-8728info@lawrencepropertymanagement.com66049 (CommunityPublications and Business) Discovering De Soto Rose Burgweger 9160 Cedar Creek Road De Soto KS 913-583-1857rmbprints@icloud.com66018 RMB Prints and Design Rose Burgweger 9160 Cedar Creek Road De Soto, KS 913-583-1857rmbprints@icloud.com66018 Sunflower Publishing Bob 1503CuccinielloS.W.42nd St. Topeka, KS 785-274-4401bcucciniello@ogdenpubs.com66609 Real Estate Services Heck Land Co. Dana Baker 3200 Lawrence,HaskellKS 913-244-3527dana@hecklandco.com66046 Keller Williams Diamond Partners Inc. Jennifer Bodenhausen 13671 S. Mur-Len Road Olathe, KS 913-538-0084jenn.bodenhausen@kw.com66062 Keller Williams Legacy Partners Inc. Kris 7070JohnsonRenner Road, Suite 100 Shawnee, KS 913-825-3116krisjohnson@kw.com66217 Montoya Homes KCPlatinum Realty Consuelo Montoya 13795 S. Mur-Len Road, #201 Olathe, KS 913-601-0114montoyahomeskc@gmail.com66062 SD Home Team @ BHG Kansas City Homes Shelly Doris Milburn 33135 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 585 De Soto, KS 913-709-4425sdmilburn17@gmail.com66018 SMGMortgageSignatureGroup Scott O’Connor 3100 Broadway Blvd., Suite 313 Kansas City MO 913-754-1366scott@kcsmg.com64111 Sunflower Redevelopment Kise krandal@kessingerhunter.comRandall Renewable Energy Sunflower Solar Project LLC Brianna Baca 422 Admiral Blvd. Kansas City, MO 531-203-0181bbaca@savionenergy.com64106 Rental (Residential/Commercial) B&H Properties Loya 30497BeeryW.88th Terrace De Soto, KS 913-585-1378llbeery@hotmail.com66018 Clearview Village Inc. David Rhodes 36000 W. 103rd St. De Soto, KS 913-583-1451davidr@wheatlandinvestmentsgrp.com66018 KTEN Place Sabrina Fleming 9100 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 913-583-2111info@ktenplace.com66018 Myrtle E. Coker TrustJames Leon Coker Trust Mary Guntert P.O. Box 427 De Soto, KS 913-585-1437mgguntert@hotmail.com66018 Restaurant Franchising Mr. FranchiseGoodcentsSystems Inc. Jacqueline Robertson 8997 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 913-583-8400guestrelations@goodcents.com66018 BeerRestaurants/Catering30 Charles Crist 9150 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-585-1416cdcristinvestments@gmail.com66018 Cause Coffee/De Soto Youth Ministries Tara Stuckey/Donna Wilting 33180 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 545 De Soto, KS 913-583-3411info@desotoyouthministries.org66018 48
JT’s Grill & Sports Bar Scott 33255HillLexington Ave., Suite C De Soto, KS 913-585-1116jtsgrillindesoto@gmail.com66018 KJ’s Pizzeria Rod 33031BowmanW.83rd St. De Soto, KS 913-586-5141kjspizzaks@gmail.com66018 McDonald’s of De Soto Michael Dobski 34225 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 mtdobski@sunflower.com 913-585-1166 Oasis Nutrition Sherelle and Mitch Witt 33490 Lexington Ave., Suite A De Soto, KS 913-289-3536sherellegaut12@gmail.com66018 Perky’s Cafe - De Soto & Basehor Tracy 33080SmithW.83rd St. De Soto, KS 913-586-5093tracy@perkyscafekc.com66018 Schlotzsky’s Mike 12221EganS.Strang Line Road Olathe, KS 913-782-2867mike.egan12@gmail.com66062 Two Guys & A Grill Troy Tedder 109 N. Chester St. Olathe, KS 913-393-4745twoguysandagrill@aol.com66061 Anabel’sRetail Makers Market Anabel Sanchez 33080 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 760-777-3270amakersgiftshop@gmail.com66018 Beer 30 Charles Crist 9150 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-585-1416cdcristinvestments@gmail.com66018 Bowlin Family Farms Steve Bowlin 31915 W. 115th Olathe, KS 913-208-1186steve@bowlinfarms.net66061 Cause Coffee/De Soto Youth Ministries Tara Stuckey/Donna Wilting 33180 W. 83rd St., P.O. Box 545 De Soto, KS 913-583-3411info@desotoyouthministries.org66018 CBD American Shaman Nicholas Hower 608 Tulip Drive, Suite G Bonner Springs, KS 913-745-6667wellness@bonnerbotanicals.com66012 Cedar Creek Pharmacy Lori 34040MurdockW.Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 913-583-1117lorimurdock@att.net66018 De Soto Auto Parts Mike 33530WoodsLexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-585-3180desotoautoparts@hotmail.com66018 De Soto Car Wash John 33520FleglerLexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-585-3180desotoautoparts@gmail.com66018 De Soto Feed and Garden Jennifer Heinen 8155 Hadley Road De Soto, KS 913-583-1112desotofeedandgarden@hotmail.com66018 De Soto Veterinary Clinic Matt 33900FehrLexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-585-1115mattfehr1@gmail.com66018 Great Life Golf & Fitness Denny Hougham 7909 Wyandotte St. and 32905 W. 84th St. De Soto, KS 913-301-3000desoto@greatlifegolf.com66018 Harps Shane Murray 34040 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 913-585-9876str249@harpsfood.com66018 Jake’s Fireworks Devon Krusich 1500 E. 27th Terrace Pittsburg, KS 66762 devonkrusich@jakesfireworks.com 620-231-2264 KJ’s Pizzeria Rod 33031BowmanW.83rd St. De Soto, KS 913-586-5141kjspizzaks@gmail.com66018 Mary Kay Cosmetics Jill 36390DavisW. 95th St. De Soto, KS 913-710-4228jilldavishome@yahoo.com66018 McDonald’s of De Soto Michael Dobski 34225 Commerce Drive De Soto, KS 66018 mtdobski@sunflower.com 913-585-1166 Mike’s Liquor Mike Rogers 9160 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-583-1711mrogers5@live.com66018 49
membershiplisting Oak Country Golf Course Tom 913-583-3503ocountryclub@kc.rr.comDe8800AndersonScottDriveSoto,KS66018 Perky’s Cafe - De Soto & Basehor Tracy 33080SmithW.83rd St. De Soto, KS 913-586-5093tracy@perkyscafekc.com66018 Ridgeview Eye Care Trent Henderson, O.D. 33321 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-583-1991desotoeyecare@gmail.com66018 Ritter Cigar Co. Kevin Ritter 9170 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-208-5352;rittercigarcompany@yahoo.com66018913-238-2206 Schlotzsky’s Mike 12221EganS.Strang Line Road Olathe, KS 913-782-2867mike.egan12@gmail.com66062 Shear Images Hair & Nail Studio Kim 34102IngallsCommerce Drive, Suite C De Soto, KS 913-583-2660shearimages66018@gmail.com66018 Sol De Soto Tanning Solutions LLC DiAnne Miller 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite G De Soto, KS 913-586-5097sol.desototanning@gmail.com66018 Steve’s Meat Market Pam 32685PruddenLexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-583-1390pamprudden@aol.com66018 Two Guys & A Grill Troy Tedder 109 N. Chester St. Olathe, KS 913-393-4745twoguysandagrill@aol.com66061 Up In Arms Kansas Ryq 33490FarnowLexington Ave., Suite F De Soto, KS 913-608-3288ryq@upinarmskansas.com66018 Rifle Club and Shooting Range Mill Creek Rifle Club 7215 Gardner Road De Soto, KS president@millcreekrc.org66018 Security Consultants Kenton Brothers Inc. David Strickland 3401 E. Truman Road Kansas City, MO 913-787-2110davids@kentonbrothers.com64127 Synthetic Turf Provider ForeverLawn Kansas City Austin Meyers 33160 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 913-586-5340austin@kc.foreverlawn.com66018 Tanning Solutions Sol De Soto Tanning Solutions LLC DiAnne Miller 33255 Lexington Ave., Suite G De Soto, KS 913-586-5097sol.desototanning@gmail.com66018 Telecommunications Companies 323.tv LLC Jared 32525ClarkeLexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-422-0910bclarke@323.tv;66018jclarke@323.tvx114 Clearwave Fiber Kala Maxfield 713 High St., P.O. Box 815 Baldwin City, KS 66006 kala.maxfield@clearwavefiber.com Zoom Fiber Kameron Klein De Soto, KS 66018 kklein@zoomfiber.com 913-583-0050 x 1001 FirstTransportationStudentInc. Roxanne Sanford 8020 Monticello Terrace Shawnee, KS 66227 roxanne.sanford@firstgroup.com 913-422-8501 ATMOSUtilitiesEnergy Corp. Aaron Bishop 25090 W. 110th Terrance Olathe, KS 913-254-6321aaron.bishop@atmosenergy.com66061 Clearwave Fiber Kala Maxfield 713 High St., P.O. Box 815 Baldwin City, KS 66006 kala.maxfield@clearwavefiber.com Evergy Dante McGrew 23505 W. 86th St. Shawnee, KS 913-667-5105dante.mcgrew@evergy.com66227 Water District 7, Johnson County 534 W. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Gardner, KS 913-856-737566030 Zoom Fiber Kameron Klein De Soto, KS 66018 kklein@zoomfiber.com 913-583-0050 x 1001 50
Veterinarian/Pet Hospital De Soto Veterinary Clinic Matt 33900FehrLexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-585-1115mattfehr1@gmail.com66018 Video Conferencing Equipment 323.tv LLC Jared 32525ClarkeLexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-422-0910jclarke@323.tvbclarke@323.tv66018x114 Waste Management Services HAMM Companies Jeff Hamm 609 Perry Place Perry, KS 785-597-5111jeff.hamm@nrhamm.com66073 Honey Creek Disposal Service LLC Randy Weldon 26195 Linwood Road Lawrence, KS 913-369-8999randy@honeycreekdisposal.com66044 Web StrategyDevelopmentLLC Josh 16500ProctorIndian Creek Parkway, Suite 108 Olathe, KS 913-353-6909josh.proctor@strategynewmedia.com66062 Wholesale Distributors Clearwave Fiber Kala Maxfield 713 High St., P.O. Box 815 Baldwin City, KS 66006 kala.maxfield@clearwavefiber.com Ritter Cigar Co. Kevin Ritter 9170 Lexington Ave. De Soto, KS 913-208-5352;rittercigarcompany@yahoo.com66018913-238-2206 Zoom Fiber Kameron Klein De Soto, KS 66018 kklein@zoomfiber.com 913-583-0050 x 1001 ArteWoodworkingPerdida Ashton and Juan 913-961-7790arteperdidabycarlos@gmail.comHernandez-Cabanas You can count on our care. olathehealth.org 913-782-2224 Make callonlineappointmentan24/7orustoday. Premium cigars and accessories, fire-themed walk-in humidor, cigar locker rental and cigar lounge! 9170 Lexington Avenue (next to Mike’s Liquor) www.rittercigarcompany.com | facebook.com/rittercigarcompany913-208-5352 51
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Columbia Capital Management LLC 44 Construct Surety 46 Cook, Flatt & Strobel, Engineers, P.A. 40 Country Club Bank 41, 44 Crown Toyota Volkswagen of Lawrence 41 Custom Foods Inc. 47 D De Soto Arts Council 41 De Soto Auto Parts 40, 49 De Soto Auto Sales 41 De Soto Baptist Church 41 De Soto Car Wash 41, 49 De Soto Chiropractic 41, 45 De Soto Days Festival, Inc. 42 De Soto Feed and Garden 44, 47, 49 De Soto Historical Society 42 De Soto Rotary Club 42 De Soto United Methodist Church 41 De Soto Veterinary Clinic 47, 49, 51 Discovering De Soto 48 Drywall Masters 42 E Edward Jones 44 Engineered Air 47 Equipment Share 44 Evergy 50 F Faith Builders International Inc. 41 First Student, Inc. 50 Flint Development 43 ForeverLawn Kansas City 50 Freedom Concrete LLC 42 G George Butler Associates Inc. 40, 44 Gilmore & Bell PC 46 Goodcents Foundation 42 Gough, Matthew S., Attorney at Law 40 Granite Express LLC 43, 44 Grata Development 43 Great American Bank 41, 44 Great Life Golf & Fitness 44, 45, 49 Great Southern Bank 41, 44 Gulley’s Carpet 44 H HAMM Companies 40, 51 Harding Heating & Air Conditioning 45 Harps 42, 45, 49 Heck Land Co. 43, 48 HIKE Properties, c/o Lawrence Property Management 43 Hillside Village of De Soto 40, 47 Homestead of Eudora 40, 47 Honey Creek Disposal Service LLC 51 Huhtamaki Inc. 47 I Indigo Design Inc. 46 Integrity Midwest Insurance LLC 46 J Jake’s Fireworks 49 Johnson County Board of County Commissioners 45 Johnson County Community College 43 TWO LOCATIONS 13420 Briar Dr. Suite C Leawood, KS 913.484.763266209 33255 Lexington Ave. Suite A De Soto, KS 913.585.984466018 All therapists certified in the Graston Technique™ NOW OFFERING: Dry Needling and Pelvic Health PT in Leawood and De Soto offices GreatSouthernBank.com 34102 W Commerce Dr Ste A DeSoto, KS 66018 53
Johnson County Library-De Soto Branch 45, 46 Johnson County Manager’s Office 45 Johnson County Sheriff’s Office 45 JT’s Grill & Sports Bar 44, 49 JRC, CPA, LLC 40 K Kansas Preferred Insurance Group 46 Kaw Sand 40 KBS Constructors Inc. 42 Keller WilliamsPartnersDiamondInc. 48 Keller Williams Legacy Partners Inc. 48 Kenton Brothers Inc. 50 KJ’s Pizzeria 49 Klestinske, C.H., DDS 43, 45 KMC 40 KTEN Place 48 L Lawrence Property Management 48 LEARNATURE 43 Light of the World Lutheran Church 41 Lumber One 46 M Manning Construction 42 Marquette Physical Therapy, P.A. 45, 47 Martin Marietta Materials 40 Martin Underground 42 Mary Kay Cosmetics 43, 49 McDonald’s of De Soto 49 Menlo Inc. 46 MerchantGuy 43 Merck Animal Health 47 MG Construction LLC 42 Mike’s Liquor 46, 49 Mill Creek Rifle Club 50 Montoya Homes KC – Platinum Realty 48 Mowmentum LLC 46, 49 Mr. Goodcents Franchise Systems Inc. 48 Myrtle E. Coker TrustJames Leon Coker Trust 48 N Neighborhoods of Arbor Ridge, The 42 O Oak Country Golf Course 44, 45, 50 Oasis Nutrition 45, 49 Olathe Health 45, 46 P Painted M Ranch 46 Perky’s Cafe – De Soto & Basehor 48, 50 Polsinelli 40 R Reach Church 41 Real Deal Drainage Solutions 46 Rehrig Pacific Co. 47 Ridgeview Eye Care 45, 47, 50 Ritter Cigar Co. 41, 50, 51 RMB Prints and Design 47, 48 S Schlotzsky’s 49, 50 SD Home Team @ BHG Kansas City Homes 48 index 7070 Renner Rd, Ste 100 Shawnee, KS 66217 krisjohnson@kw.com krisjohnson.kw.com C: 816.392.9365 D: 9 1 3 . 8 2 5 . 3 1 1 6 B: 9 1 3 . 8 2 5 . 2 1 0 0 KRIS JOHNSON S u p e r v i s i n g B r o k e r LEGACY PARTNERS Bruce Funeral Home 106 S. Gardner,CenterKS66030 (913) 856-7111 712 S. SpringWebsterHill,KS 66083 (913) 592-2244 De Soto (913) 585-1346 Shirley Bruce Brown - VanArsdale Shane Bruce Brown & Scott Douglas www.brucefuneralhome.comBrown A Traditional Full-Service Funeral Home Cremation | Pre-Arrangements | Monuments 54
Shear Images Hair & Nail Studio 45, 50 SMG - Signature Mortgage Group 48 Sol De Soto Tanning Solutions LLC 50 Spiess Custom Homes, LLC 42, 43 State of Kansas 45 Steve’s Meat Market 47, 50 Strategy LLC 40, 41, 42, 46, 50 Sunflower Publishing 48 Sunflower Redevelopment 48 Sunflower Solar Project LLC 43, 48 Super 8 Motel of De Soto 47 T Tech Wyze Inc. 42, 46 Timber Hills Lake Ranch 40 Tracker Door Systems LLC 47 Tri 3 Inc. 43 TriCentury Bank 41, 44 Turner Construction Co. 42 Two Guys & A Grill 49, 50 U Up In Arms Kansas 44, 50 USD 232 43 V VFW Post #6654 - Linden-Tripkos 42, 44 W Water District 7, Johnson County 50 WorkHub USA 43, 47 Workforce Partnership 43 X Xoikos 42, 46 Z Zoom Fiber 50, 51 32020 West 83rd Street, De Soto, KS Refrigeration(phone)hr.desoto@engineeredair.com66018-0650913.583.3181|(fax)913.583.1406Heating|AirConditioning|Ventilation|EnergyRecovery|HeatTransferProducts Now hiring for all positions. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour for all manufacturing positions. We are one of North America’s largest manufacturers of: 55
