Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
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🏘️ Community
The Old Settlers Festival kicked off its 127th year yesterday in Olathe with a carnival featuring rides, food, live music — and one of Kansas’ largest parades.
Festival leaders said events will continue through Saturday to honor local heritage and offer family-friendly activities.
🌲 Environment
Johnson County runs a vast water system that treats drinking water and manages wastewater and stormwater for many cities.
The system, which serves nearly half a million people, treats nearly 50 million gallons of wastewater each day—protecting natural streams and parks.
🏛️ Government
Two Olathe homeowners said their basements flooded again this summer for the sixth time since 2017 due to flaws in a storm sewer system approved by city staff—blaming poor design and asking leaders to help hold the developer responsible.
They voiced their concerns at Tuesday’s City Council meeting as they seek a fix for damage that threatens their retirement investment.
The Olathe city government hired a national recruitment firm—Strategic Government Resources—to lead a search for its next city manager, city council member LeEtta Felter said.
The council selected the firm in a recent executive session, and the cost of the search has not yet been released.
🎉 Olathe Events
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Olathe North vs. Rockhurst Football Game
7-9 p.m. — Olathe North High School — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting non-conference football clash between Olathe North and Rockhurst.
Library Lets Loose
12 AM – 10 PM — Johnson County Library - Central Resource — Ticketed event — Celebrate the Freedom to Read with delicious drinks, food, conversation, games, and dancing.
ASL-for-All 5K Walk, Run & Roll
8:30-9:45 a.m. — Frontier Park — Donations encouraged — Celebrate and support a shared signing community for Deaf and non-Deaf individuals.
KC Pumpkin Patch Homeschool Day
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — KC Pumpkin Patch — Prepurchased ticket required — A special field trip day for homeschooling families filled with autumn fun.
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