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Open House - Designing De Soto on Jan 25

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2023

Wednesday, January 25th, 5-7pm @ the City Hall Senior Center

Scoglio Receives Grant to Study Disease Spread and Long-distance Dispersal of Pathogens

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

Caterina Scoglio, professor in the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Kansas State University, has received a U.S.

JCCC rallies from 11 down for a 68-65 victory over Southeast

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

For the second straight game in 2023, the Johnson County men's basketball team rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half to pull out a victory.

K-state Salina Announces New Scholarship for the First 50 Students Who Apply

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

K-State Salina is now offering a renewable scholarship to the first 50 first-year students who apply for the fall 2023 semester.

1st Grade GT Assessment Form Due by Jan 19

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

Parents of children in 1st grade if you would like to continue the GT assessment process please sign up on the Parent Consent Form by January 19, 2023.

Deadline Nears for Wall of Honor Nominations

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

The Olathe Public Schools Alumni Association seeks nominations for its 2023 Wall of Honor and will accept nomination forms through March 1.

Five Cavaliers score in double figures in 86-66 victory over Baker JV

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

Johnson County hit 22-of-37 second half field goal attempts to fuel am 86-66 victory over Baker JV in the Cavaliers final non-conference game of the season.

Professor Emeritus Establishes Scholarship for Mental Health Professionals

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

In 1998, Dr. Mary Fry, LCPC, RPT-S, wanted to provide new modalities of therapy in her practice as an elementary school counselor.

1-13-23 — January 2023 Board Meeting Review

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

The Olathe Board of Education met Jan. 12 for its regular meeting. The agenda included a school spotlight and two presentations.

Academic Success Center Achieves CRLA Certification

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

MidAmerica Nazarene University is pleased to announce that its Academic Success Center has been awarded certification as a Level 1 certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

Men's Basketball Flies Past Spurgeon

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

The Kansas Christian men's basketball team returned to action in Cowen Memorial Auditorium on Thursday night with a matchup against Spurgeon College.

Feature: KWU Senior Volunteers Medical Aid in Africa

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2023

For Kansas Wesleyan University senior Meredith Angelotti, the chance viewing of a TikTok video led to a life-changing volunteer experience.

Kent Michael Smith to direct Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2023

Kent Michael Smith, an experienced art museum leader, will become the director of the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art at Kansas State University, effective March 1.

Christmas Tree Lane

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2023

The City of Abilene's Public Works Department will begin removing the Cedar trees and posts that made up Christmas Tree Lane along NW 3rd Street and Buckeye Avenue starting on Monday, January 9th, weather permitting.

Library Board Meeting on Jan. 12

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2023

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Kindergarten Round-Up is April 6

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2023

Kindergarten Round-Up in the Olathe School District will be held from 1-6 p.m. Thursday, April 6 in each elementary school.

Be Part of Lenexa Farmers Market in 2023

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2023

We are sowing seeds for the Lenexa Farmers Market’s sixth year of supporting small businesses, providing access to local food, and connecting the community.