Article Brenda Mott Now that the holidays are over and Jack Frost has blown into town, it’s time to get the kids’ wiggles out with some indoor fun. We’ve compiled a list of eight entertaining indoor activities for kids, both young and old. So, whether your kids are big or small, you’ll always find something …
The Overland Park-based Kelly Lynn Lutz Foundation has recognized three deserving Kansas teens, including Stefani Parton of Lenexa, a recent graduate of Shawnee Mission West. The scholarship, which provides college tuition assistance to children who have lost a parent to cancer, expanded its award program in 2011 to include one $1,500 award renewable for four …
Olathe recently opened its doors to several new businesses, including Dodge City Distillery and Restaurant. The restaurant is located at 11935 S. Blackbob. Lifeline Counseling Center has opened at 405 S. Clairborne Rd., Suite 1. The Lone Elm Antique Mall has opened in Southwest Plaza Shopping Center at 901 S. Parker St., with 92 vendor …
The 2012 Kansas Teacher of the Year is Tiffany A. Richard, an Olathe East High School chemistry teacher and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) teacher. Richard is the seventh district educator to be named Kansas Teacher of the Year since 1974. The most recent honoree was Josh Anderson of Olathe Northwest High School, who went …
Congressman Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.) recently nominated the following Blue Valley students from the 3rd Congressional District to a United States Service Academy. Air Force Academy nominees include Blue Valley West students Alexis Aiman and Madison Aiman, as well as Blue Valley Northwest student Trent Fleener. Nominees to the Military Academy in West Point, NY include …
The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens closed 2011 with its 12th annual Luminary Walk. An annual tradition for area families, the Arboretum transformed into a winter wonderland with more than 10,000 candlelit luminaries lining miles of pathways. Despite the cold, thousands of visitors came to see the display. Inclement weather forced the Arboretum to …
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas welcomed new community leaders to its Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Foundation Boards. Among the new leaders is Stephen Penn of Overland Park, who joined the Board of Directors. Penn has more than 17 years of experience serving a wide range of financial services companies. He currently serves as an …
It’s the season of snow and Overland Park police officers say there are three key factors to keep in mind when adapting to driving in winter— visibility, traction and driving style. Driving experts recommend allowing enough time to clear any snow, ice or frost from the windows—all the windows, inside and outside. When driving on …
Contractor’s Garage has opened at 15735 S. 169 Highway in Olathe. The business offers spaces for small business owners who cannot work out of their homes, want an alternative to mini storage and can’t afford industrial space. The new business features 20 storage units, 15-by-45 feet. Each unit offers 675 square feet of space and …
Lifestyle Publications, publishers of four metro area magazines, has announced the debut of its new interactive websites. Readers of Leawood Lifestyle, Johnson County Lifestyle, Lee’s Summit Lifestyle and Northland Lifestyle will find more content, coupons and streaming postings on the new sites. The new sites will include all feature articles rather than just a few …
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