The frosty air and twinkling lights signal the arrival of the holiday season, prompting a desire for warmth, comfort, and festive spirit within our homes. Whether it’s for enjoying a
Updates from Johnson County Community College: Upcoming transitions within JCCC Board of Trustees
With fall elections last week, there are two transitions for the Board of Trustees that will occur at the start of the new year. First, JCCC will say goodbye to
Your Community: New curation arrangement could increase Library’s arts programming
Bookshelves in an art gallery might detract from the experience, but on the other hand, art can enhance a visit to the library. With that thought in mind, the Johnson
Blue Valley School Buzz: Blue Valley Superintendent talks learning and measuring academic success
Join host Dr. Tonya Merrigan as our #BVUnmuted podcast series continues with a focus on #ChampionsOfLearning and academic success in Blue Valley! Guests Kelly Ott and Adam Wade from Academic Services discuss what learning
Inside JCPRD: 2024 art installation relating to tragic event being planned for Heritage Park site
By David Markham More than 100 people gathered in Heritage Park in late September to commemorate a tragic event which happened 185 years ago. Every five years, members of the Citizen Potawatomi
Your Insurance: What’s going on with homeowners insurance rates?
Right now, the insurance industry is firmly in what is called a “hard market”. That just means that insurance companies are in a period of increasing rates while also limiting
Updates from Johnson County Community College: JCCC opens new Office of Inclusion & Belonging
By Marquis Harris I’m honored to introduce to you the Office of Inclusion & Belonging, a brand-new resource at JCCC! Since joining the College in July, I have been impressed
Homebody Living: Coffee craze – stirring up the best java joints in KC this fall!
Alright, Coffee Comrades of Kansas City! It’s the fall season, when the breezy swirls of leaves are dancing with our steamy coffee breaths. So, gear up and get on a
Your Community: Donated yearbooks serve as unsung reference materials
Perhaps it was the big hair. Or the wide-collared shirt. Or the sideburns. If it’s finally time to discard that old high school yearbook — the one with the picture
Your Insurance: How to get in line at Johnson County Motor Vehicle offices remotely
Did you know that the Johnson County Motor Vehicle offices have a line management system that lets you check-in and see wait times right from your phone? You can get
Inside JCPRD: Railroad-inspired Johnson County placenames
By the Johnson County Museum For anyone who hasn’t had the chance to visit the Johnson County Museum’s special exhibit, “TRAINS: Transportation and the Transformation of Johnson County,” you might
10 things you should know about lung cancer
Lung cancer is a disease you’d probably rather not think about. But the more you know, the more tools you’ll have to help yourself and your loved ones prevent it.
Enjoy a night out with the Midwest Trust Center
Where can you go for a high-quality performance that is entertaining and as multifaceted as the residents of Johnson County? For more than 30 years the Midwest Trust Center has
Homebody Finance: Institutional buyers vs. first-time homebuyers – the stressful competition for single-family homes
By Charity Ohlund In recent years, a new player has emerged in the real estate market, creating an unforeseen challenge for first-time homebuyers – institutional buyers. These large corporations and
Updates from Johnson County Community College: JCCC introduces job shadowing, a new way to mentor prospective talent
From exploring a passion to defining a profession, JCCC’s Career Development Center is dedicated to guiding students to a successful future. A team of friendly Success Coaches work with students