Fundraisers

This past holiday season, John Kirmer had the opportunity to give back. As an aspiring Eagle Scout, he had been tasked with completing a community service project in order to earn his credential. He thought of his time years ago...

Prairie Village Police are putting the razors away in support of a young Shawnee Mission East student who is fighting for her life. The police department is going a full month this November without shaving their facial hair — which...

An Olathe girl wants to "raise the woof" in honor of Johnson County veterans. Driving the news: For her 10th birthday on Oct. 22, pageant title holder Reiley O'Connor, who took home the title of National American Miss Kansas Junior...

Lenexa resident Dallas McKenzie, also known as "Joe" to family and friends, is preparing to bike 75 miles on Aug. 21 in honor of his 75th birthday. McKenzie said he’s been a long-distance cyclist for some 30 years, and he’s...

The Salvation Army in Johnson County is in the final days of its Red Kettle campaign and says it needs help making its donation goal for the pandemic-impacted 2020 season. The organization is only about 50% of the way to...

Two merchants at the Lenexa Public Market this summer decided not to reopen. The Lenexa Public Market last month announced that Mad Man’s KC BBQ and clothing store Abitino Bianco will not renew their leases. “Mad Man’s was really a pioneer...

Volunteers with the city of Mission's holiday adoption program, which is primarily in full swing each winter in northeast Johnson County, have continued serving the community through Harvesters programming this summer. Over the history of the program, volunteers are busiest...

The shoe shelves in the Shawnee Community Services facility are nearly empty. The food pantry and free clothing resource at 11110 W. 67th St. is especially in need of shoes and is running low on other supplies of certain donated...

Collier Cash Rule wants to be a rockstar. After all, he’s been playing guitar since he was 7 year old. In the meantime, he’s on a mission to use his talents to raise money for sick children in need. Last...

Lenexa firefighters have shaved their heads and raised thousands of dollars for Lt. Michael Wells, a fellow firefighter who is deep in a battle against cancer. Wells was diagnosed in October with stage 4 esophageal cancer, which has metastasized from...

In a turbulent time such as this in U.S. history, Village Presbyterian Church simply wants to spread the message of peace. As such, the church has planned a fall concert which embraces this concept of peacemaking. Meanwhile, all donations received...

Just looking at 5-year-old Ainsley Bridges from Westwood, one would never suspect she has any health complications. The friendly 5-year-old enjoys gymnastics, ballet and swimming. Yet Ainsley lives with phenylketonuria, or PKU, a rare, genetic and lifelong disorder that causes...