Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
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🏘️ Community
Local veterans flew on Sept.
25 from Johnson County Executive Airport in a restored WWII-era biplane provided by nonprofit Dream Flights — eight retirees at Dial Senior Living, including 93-year-old Jack Light and 91-year-old Rene Jennings, took the opportunity to relive their flying days in an open-cockpit aircraft originally designed by Kansas native Lloyd Stearman.
🎓 Education
Rachel Marlow, a music teacher at Central Elementary, was named the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year and received a $4,000 award—she will travel statewide to share her teaching methods and speak to education leaders.
🎉 Olathe Events
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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.
Sphere 1 University LIVE Training
October 27th to 30th — Husqvarna Training Center — Lodging and food covered for members — Enhance your expertise with hands-on training on Husqvarna's concrete tools and applications.
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