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Johnson County welcomes experienced HR professional as new director of human resources

Johnson County Government has selected  Kayla Holloway to serve as its next director of human resources.

Human Resources
News Releases

Making History During Women’s History Month: Meet DEIB program manager Kendra Neal Wright

This year's the Women’s History Month theme is "Women Who Advocate for Diversity, Equity and Incl...

Human Resources
News

Spring 2024 issue of JoCo Magazine prepares residents for severe weather

The Spring 2024 issue of JoCo Magazine is on its way in the mail. It features a cover story with tips for m...

County Manager's Office
Magazines

97% of Johnson County residents are satisfied with the county as a place to live

Residents of Johnson County again reported high satisfaction with the county’s quality of life, services an...

Board of County Commissioners
County Manager's Office
News Releases

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Recap: March 21, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, March 21 in the Hearing Room at the Johnson County Admin...

Board of County Commissioners
Public Meetings

Johnson County Prevention and Recovery Coalition launches You Never Know campaign to fight rising harm from fentanyl among young people in Johnson County

On Wednesday, the Johnson County Prevention and Recovery Coalition launched You Never Know, a new digital m...

Mental Health
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Johnson County Department of Health and Environment invites residents to review updated codes

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment is asking the community to review and provide feedb...

Environment
Health and Environment
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Board of County Commissioners to recognize Johnson County Wastewater for winning Environmental Achievement Award

At its March 21, 2024 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners and County Manager’s Office will recognize...

Wastewater
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Johnson County Voter Guide for 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election Day

Presidential Preference Primary Election Day is March 19, 2024, and the Johnson County Election Office want...

Election Office
News Releases

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Recap: March 7, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, March 7 in the Hearing Room at the Johnson County Admini...

Board of County Commissioners
Public Meetings

Advance voting in Johnson County begins this weekend

The Presidential Preference Primary Election is less than two weeks away and 10 advance voting sites will o...

Election Office
News Releases

Learn eco-friendly lawn practices at 2024 Healthy Yards Expo on April 13

The 2024 Healthy Yards Expo is set for Saturday, April 13 at the Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive ...

K-State Research and Extension
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Walk Kansas promotes healthy living through exercise, diet challenges

Walk Kansas is an annual healthy living program offered through the Johnson County K-State Extension Office...

K-State Research and Extension
News

Johnson County encourages residents to be ready for severe weather

Today, March 4, kicks off National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Although we’re still seeing plenty of ...

Emergency Services
News Releases

New MED-ACT Station in Lenexa celebrates ribbon cutting

Johnson County MED-ACT, the provider of Advanced Life Support ambulance service to Johnson County, and John...

Board of County Commissioners
MED-ACT
News Releases

Billing cycle changes for many Johnson County Wastewater customers

You may have been contacted by your water purveyor, WaterOne, regarding a one-time adjustment that will shi...

Wastewater
News

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Recap: Feb. 29, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, Feb. 29 in the Hearing Room at the Johnson County Admini...

Board of County Commissioners
Public Meetings

Board of County Commissioners Monthly Recap: Feb. 2024

Here are some highlights of the Board of County Commissioners’ actions in February 2024.

Board of County Commissioners
Public Meetings

JoCo on the Go Podcast: Property Appraisals

On episode #164 of JoCo On the Go, we take a look at the Notices of Appraised Valuation that will be showin...

Appraiser
Podcasts

Johnson County Department of Health and Environment wants your thoughts on solid waste and recycling

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment is asking the community to complete a survey to sha...

Environment
Health and Environment
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