County Manager's Office
Hand & Foot offers fun time for card players
Hand & Foot, a popular and fun card game renowned for its blend of strategy and social interaction, offers endless entertainment for all by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District 50 Plus Department.
Step & Chat set May 29 in P.V.
Johnson County Park and Recreation District's 50 Plus is celebrating Older American’s month in May with a Step & Chat program on May 29.
Classes help adults with prediabetes
Did you know that in the United States, there are 96 million adults with prediabetes? That’s equivalent to 1 in 3 adults! Shockingly, more than 8 in 10 of them aren’ t even aware of their condition.
CDC updates COVID info
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released new guidance and updated recommendations for how people and communities can protect themselves from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.
Events to celebrate Juneteenth
Johnson County is again joining the nation in recognizing and honoring Juneteenth. A blend of the words June and nineteenth, Juneteenth is the oldest African American holiday observance in the nation.
Survey reflects high satisfaction ratings
Residents of Johnson County again reported high satisfaction with the county’s quality of life, services and programs, according to the 2024 community survey by ETC Institute of Olathe.
Overall satisfaction with Johnson Coun
Overall satisfaction with Johnson Coun
County manager to detail proposed FY 2025 budget
Johnson County leadership is looking ahead to the 2025 budget. The budget calendar has been set and includes plenty of opportunities for the public to learn and engage.
June 15 observes World Elder Abuse Day
June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, an annual opportunity to raise awareness and understanding about elder abuse.
COA meetings
The Johnson County Commission on Aging will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, in the Johnson County Sunset
Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. There will be no meeting in June. For more information,
call 913-715-8860 or 800-766-3777 TDD or visit jocogov.org/coa.
Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. There will be no meeting in June. For more information,
call 913-715-8860 or 800-766-3777 TDD or visit jocogov.org/coa.
May celebrates Older American Month
Older Americans Month, established in 1963, is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living, OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities.