Good afternoon, Johnson County! Twice a month, we share a collection of some of the happy news that came into our inboxes and across our social media feeds.
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And now, onto our latest roundup of good news!
JCDS artists’ garden spheres on display at Antioch Park
Papercrete artists with Johnson County Developmental Supports created 10 garden spheres that are now on display at the Antioch Park Rose Garden through Nov. 30.
Learn more about the artists, their artworks and Papercrete here.
Leadership NEJC celebrates Class of 2025
The Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce earlier this month celebrated the next generation of Leadership NEJC graduates.
The chamber recognized the Leadership NEJC Class of 2025 on May 14. The leadership development program provides workshops, hands-on learning and connections with key community leaders.
More information about the program can be found here.
Overland Park named one of best cities to live and raise a family
WalletHub, a personal finance website, announced this week that Overland Park was named the second best city to raise a family in 2025.
That follows after Livability.com’s recent announcement ranking Overland Park as the sixth of the “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” in 2025.
JCDS celebrates Project SEARCH’s latest graduates
Johnson County Developmental Supports earlier this month celebrated the Project SEARCH Class of 2024-25 with a graduation ceremony.
Project SEARCH is the county’s education and employment program for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who are interested in community employment, according to the county’s website.
MidAmerica Nazarene names new university president
MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe announced this week that Jon D. North will become the institution’s next president.
North assumes the role on July 1 and will become the sixth president in the university’s history, according to a press release.
President David Spittal announced his retirement from the university in January after 13 years in the role.
Local DAR group honoring American patriots with Olathe marker
The Northeast District of the Kansas Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated a bronze marker at Veterans Memorial Park in Olathe on May 17. The marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence almost 250 years ago.
The district raised the funds to purchase the marker through silent auctions held at District Workshops, according to an email from the organization.
