Ten days ahead of schedule, the stretch of Santa Fe in downtown Olathe between Kansas Avenue and Chestnut Street opened to through traffic at 4 a.m., Monday, April 8. Traffic diversion on that section of road began Feb. 11, to build an... more
Childcare providers in Johnson County and the families they serve can benefit from a new training and recognition program. “Childcare Prepared” encourages facilities to strengthen emergency plans, provide training for staff and participate in... more
The 10th Annual Johnson County Healthy Yards Expo on Saturday, April 6, can help you make greener choices for your yards and homes. This free Earth-friendly home, lawn and garden event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shawnee... more
April is National Volunteer month, dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers in our communities as well as encouraging volunteerism throughout the month.
Volunteers matter to Johnson County Government. They provide services/programs to... more
Today, Johnson County Kansas’ Complete Count Committee launched Count Me In JoCo, a year-long awareness campaign to educate residents about the importance of being counted in the 2020 Census, and how to be counted. The next U.S.... more
Program is offered for the first time to prepare suicide-alert helpers
The “safe” in safeTALK stands for “suicide alertness for everyone.” The safeTALK program is a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone 15 or... more
The Johnson County Contractor Licensing program and the Heart of America Chapter, ICC are presenting a Spring Education Seminar for an estimated 2,400 contractors and area building inspector personnel. The three-day seminar is being held through... more
This week, the seventh season of planting and growing fresh vegetables at the WIC Community Garden got underway. The kickoff event was held on Wednesday, March 26, at the garden, 11875 S. Sunset Dr., Olathe. Women, Infants and Children (WIC)... more
