Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
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🎓 Education
Eight candidates for four seats on the Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees met Wednesday night at a forum hosted by the Johnson County Post to discuss key issues — tuition, enrollment, staff, and campus safety.
Voters will choose the top candidates on Nov. 4.
🏛️ Government
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District received the 2025 National Gold Medal Award Grand Plaque for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management on Monday in Orlando—marking its third win after nine nominations.
The award given by the American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association honors its strong leadership in serving the community.
🎉 Olathe Events
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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.
Walmart's Innovative Manufacturing Journey
7:30-9:00 a.m. — Grand Street Cafe — Free entry — Explore Walmart's groundbreaking 330,000-square-foot meat production facility and the innovation behind its design-build success.
🏠 Olathe Real Estate
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