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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Olathe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Variety KC will host its Heart of Inclusion Gala at the Overland Park Convention Center on May 3. The gala will feature elegant hats, live entertainment and a Kentucky Derby live stream—reflecting 90 years of support for children with mobility and communication devices. KCTV 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olathe City Council will vote on incentives for the County Square Commons project downtown on Tuesday—separately on industrial revenue bonds and a special sales tax district. The votes will decide how financial support is allocated for the project—an effort to boost downtown development. Olathe Reporter
- ➤ On March 27, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners received the 2025 Community Survey results from ETC Institute — nearly all respondents stated the county is a good place to live, work, and raise children, with 90% feeling safe in their neighborhoods. Johnson County
- ➤ On March 27, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners appointed Carolyn Logan as Director of Appraiser Operations; she will begin work on April 15 and manage the office while Interim Appraiser Kara Endicott handles statutory duties until Logan meets state requirements (she brings 20 years of government appraisal experience). Johnson County
- ➤ On Thursday, dozens of women gathered at the corner of 95th and Quivira to urge passing motorists to speak up for their democratic rights — a nonpartisan effort by the League of Women Voters aimed at empowering all voters — while homemade signs called for protecting Social Security, education and voting rights. Johnson County Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County will offer walk-in measles vaccine clinics in Olathe at 11875 S. Sunset and in Mission to slow a rising outbreak that has reported 23 cases, mostly in unvaccinated children. The Olathe clinic will operate Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon—while the Mission clinic will run Monday through Thursday only. KCTV 5
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On-Site Tour of Heritage Avonlea Senior Living Community
Explore Heritage Avonlea, a senior living community in Olathe, offering assisted living services with a focus on nutritious meals and exceptional care.
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Trading Card Game League
6:30-8:00 p.m. | Olathe Indian Creek Library | Free entry | Engage in trading card games and explore Pokémon and Magic the Gathering with others!
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2025 Garmin Olathe Marathon
6:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Garmin — Entry fee varies — Run through the scenic streets of Olathe while supporting local charities.
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