County Manager's Office
Committee ponders possible renaming of Negro Creek
The renaming effort includes officials from Overland Park, Leawood and Johnson County; representatives from the Kansas African American Affairs Commission and Kansas Water Office; and members of the Johnson County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Branch 4038.
Why garden? It's joy, not work
Gardening is a hobby where you can let your personality show. Some like it neat and tidy, while others thrive on a wild and wooly look. All styles are welcomed, and these differences create more beauty to enjoy.
Maximum FY 2022 Budget includes a cut in mill levy
On Thursday, June 17, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners set the maximum expenditure authority for legal publication for the Proposed FY 2022 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget.
JCAAA provides 644 dental kits to nutrition program participants
On May 17, as part of Older American’s month, the Area Agency on Aging distributed 644 dental kits to its nutrition participants with the hope the kits will promote the importance of dental care.
Older Americans Act funds support Big Grocery Drop to assist 619 clients
In the first week of June, the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging (JCAAA), in partnership with HyVee, delivered care packages loaded with groceries and cleaning supplies to 619 interested Older Americans Act clients.
Candidates sought for Leadership in Aging Award
The Johnson County Commission on Aging (COA) is seeking candidates for its 2021 Peg Deaton Leadership in Aging Award. The award recognizes volunteers in the community – individuals or organizations– who have made outstanding contributions to enhance the quality of life for older adults and their families in Johnson County. The COA will present the award in the fall.
Upcoming COA meetings
The Johnson County Commission on Aging (COA) will meet online via Zoom at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 14 and Aug. 11.
Aging forum fosters initiatives for services
Since the 2019 Aging Services Forum, a lot of work has been done based on recommendations from the community. Here’s a quick look and summary of the work that has been done or is in progress.
20th anniversary of Sept. 11
In a few months, we, as individuals and as a nation, will sadly observe the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States that killed 2,977 innocent people in New York City, Arlington, Va., and Shanksville, Pa.
It's Showtime at Theatre in the Park
Heading into summer, Johnson County’s Theatre in the Park (TIP) is offering three musical productions in the 2021 season after cancelling its outdoor program last year because
of the COVID-19 pandemic.
of the COVID-19 pandemic.