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Briefly Noted: Shawnee and Merriam storm debris drop-off sites open

Shawnee and Merriam are opening their storm debris drop-off sites after last weekend’s storms. The drop-off site in Merriam is at the Public Works Facility at 6901 Knox Ave., and drop-off times are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 through Tuesday, July 2. The drop-off site in Shawnee will be open at the southwest corner of Johnson Drive and Renner Road. Shawnee residents must show proof of residency to drop off their storm debris, and Shawnee is only accepting storm debris including tree limbs and branches. Here are drop-off times in Shawnee.

  • Friday, June 28 from noon to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 29 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Leah Wankum
Leah Wankum

Hi there! I’m Leah Wankum, and I’m the Post’s Deputy Editor. I’m thrilled to call Johnson County home, and I’m deeply committed to the Post’s philosophy that an informed community is a strong community.

I’m a native of mid-Missouri, and attended high school in Jefferson City before going on to the University of Central Missouri, where I earned a master’s degree in mass communication.

Prior to joining the Post as a reporter in 2018, I was the editor of the Richmond News in Ray County, Missouri. I’ve also written for several publications, including the Sedalia Democrat and KC Magazine.

Have a story idea or a comment about our coverage you’d like to share? Email me at leah@johnsoncountypost.com.

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