Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Olathe.
🏘️ Community
Pathway at Heritage Park, Johnson County’s first Habitat for Humanity neighborhood, nears completion of its 14th home by the end of the year at the corner of 159th and Black Bob, with four homes already occupied and neighbors enjoying porch parties.
💼 Business
Retired teacher Terrie Morris will open The Reading Garden, a combined bookstore and plant shop, at 1489 E 151st St in mid-November; the new shop (located in the Indian Trails shopping center near Pizza Tascio) will offer new and used books, local plants, and gift items in a welcoming space.
🏛️ Government
Johnson County Public Works earned its third straight team trophy at the American Public Works Association’s Mid-America Equipment Expo held this year.
The team competed against 225 contestants from 23 agencies (winning awards for several individual events).
🏈 Sports
Olathe South alum Brevyn Cole returned from knee surgery and now starts at right back for UMKC men's soccer.
He will play in the final home match on Oct. 25 at Durwood Stadium (while injured teammate Kevin Nkumu awaits return) as the team readies for postseason action.
🎉 Olathe Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Olathe Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Olathe Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Olathe Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Olathe.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.