Northeast Johnson County native David Morantz is the recipient of the Kansas Association for Justice’s 2013 Thomas E. Sullivan Award, the association announced this week. Morantz, a 1994 graduate of
Among the top .0004 percent in the country: SM East senior Rob Simpson nails ACT
When Rob Simpson’s dad opened up the envelope from American College Testing, it created a bit of a commotion in the Simpson household. “I came out and asked, ‘What’s going
NEJC Chamber celebrates successes, reveals award winners at annual gala
Northeast Johnson County business owners, elected officials and administrators gathered Saturday at the Overland Park Marriott to celebrate a year of business successes. More than 300 attendees packed the hotel’s
Roeland Park Deputy Chief Morris surprised with award for aiding resident with home repair
Good deeds do sometimes get their rewards. And Roeland Park Deputy Police Chief John Morris got his reward Monday night for a good deed that he orchestrated earlier this month.
Roeland Park council, mayor accept 2013 Consensus Civility Award
“It’s not about us, but about our community,” Roeland Park Councilor Teresa Kelly said this morning as she, Mayor Joel Marquardt and Councilor Marek Gliniecki accepted the 2013 Consensus Civility
Medals for World War II service catch up with veteran at Prairie Village celebration
Nearly 68 years have passed since Rev. Oliver Lindeblad completed his service in World War II and headed home in 1945. But on this Veterans Day in 2013, his medals
SM North to add Mark Balderston, John Parker, Bob Stauffer to Hall of Fame
SM North will add three new inductees to its Hall of Fame in early 2014. The three new members are Dr. Mark Balderston, John Parker and Bob Stauffer. They will
Lynn Mitchelson of Mission Woods named ‘Johnson Countian of the Year’
Lynn Mitchelson of Mission Woods has been named the Johnson Countian of the Year for 2013 by the Johnson County Community College Foundation. Mitchelson is a banking executive with more
SuEllen Fried of Prairie Village, Susan Leonard of Fairway honored with ATHENA Awards
Two northeast Johnson County women are the winners of this year’s ATHENA awards presented by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. SuEllen Fried of Prairie Village is the leadership
SM North Chess Club places in year’s first tournament
The SM North Chess Club brought home the third place trophy at their first tournament of the year. The students competed last weekend in a tournament at Christ the King
Roeland Park mayor, council win award for citizen engagement in budget process
Roeland Park Mayor Joel Marquardt and the Roeland Park City Council are one of the winners of the 2013 Consensus Civility Award. The council and mayor are being honored for
Shawnee Mission North recognizes new National Honor Society inductees
Shawnee Mission North is recognizing its latest group of students — and the 83rd class in school history — to be inducted into the National Honor Society. The students, who have
Prairie Village police honor their own for exemplary actions that saved lives
The Prairie Village police on Monday honored four of their own for exemplary service during the department’s annual awards ceremony. The officers were recognized for their work in two incidents,
Chamber nominates businesses, volunteers for annual awards (and we’re on the list)
A distinguished group of local businesses – and we say distinguished because we here at Prairie Village Post are among them – have been nominated for the Northeast Johnson County
MainStream to honor McMillen, Borthwick, ‘Game On’ at annual awards dinner
The MainStream Education Foundation will hold its 13th annual awards dinner on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Overland Park Marriot. Janis McMillen and Jim Borthwick will be honored at the