Johnson County Kansas

The Johnson County Commission on Aging will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, and Feb. 8, in the Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe.

The Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program is a federally funded program that helps low-income eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs.

Silver-Haired Legislatures were created by Congress in 1969 when each state was encouraged to create a body of seniors who would identify issues important to older adults 60+ and educate their state legislators about those issues.

During a recent Commission on Aging Legislative Breakfast and Meeting, the COA Legislative Committee presented and adopted its 2023 Legislative Platform for the Kansas Legislature that convenes on Jan. 9.

The Homestead Refund is a rebate program for the property taxes paid by Kansas homeowners.

Katy Hoffman recently was honored as the recipient of the 2022 Peg Deaton Leadership in Aging Award.

Carol Colnar was recently named as the new deputy director for the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging.

Johnson County is on track to create a mental health court that will reduce the likelihood of people with severe mental illnesses returning to the criminal justice system.

What’s new with JoCo Park and Recreation

When winter weather sets in, it is important to take extra care to keep you and your loved ones safe.