Category Archive: July 2011

Articles from July 2011 issue of Johnson County Lifestyle Magazine.

Riding the Rails-Family Style

Article Kris Koederitz Melcher “Let’s take a family train trip!” my husband Jeff exclaimed enthusiastically much to the delight of our four-yearold, train-obsessed son Jack. This was in response to his family’s suggestion that we come to Chicago for a mini family reunion over Spring Break. I smiled weakly, but had that deer-in-the-headlights look on …

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Improving Overland Park One Project at a Time

Article Katherine Bontrager | Photography Brian Turner What do passionate people—with a clear, artistic vision for their city—do when their municipality is unable to finance their ideas? If the Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park is any indication, these citizens band together to improve the place they lovingly call home. “Our community had great …

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The Little, But Mighty, Johnson County Museum

One of the best museums in the area is located right here in Johnson County. In my opinion, the Johnson County Museum is one of the area’s best-kept secrets. It sits in a quaint stone building just off of Lackman Road beckoning visitors of all ages to explore, learn and play. Anyone who has visited …

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