The Iowa State University Alumni Association recently bestowed one of the college community’s top honors to Lenexa’s Craig Denny, who served as the SM West representative on the Shawnee Mission
Leawood becomes Purple Heart city, the first in Johnson County
A group of Rotary Club members in Leawood have made a successful push to have the municipality designated as the first Purple Heart city in Johnson County. The designation serves
Shawnee Mission West journalism teacher to be recognized with Pioneer Award
Amy Morgan knew she wanted her career to involve journalism ever since she was the editor of Shawnee Mission North’s student newspaper. Now, the Shawnee Mission West journalism teacher is
Corinth, Clear Creek elementaries among 6 in Kansas named Blue Ribbon Schools
Three elementary schools in Johnson County were named Blue Ribbon Schools this year as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s recognition of school excellence. Clear Creek Elementary in USD
SM South band director Steve Adams named Outstanding Band Director of the Year for region
In junior high, Steve Adams’ band director patted him on the shoulder and told him he would make a great band director some day. That was the first time Adams
SM West band sets record with latest invitation to play in London New Year’s Day parade
Dignitaries from London were in Overland Park last week to extend an invitation to the SM West marching band to perform in the city’s New Year’s Day parade — and
Money magazine names Shawnee 25th ‘best place to live in America’
One of the top 25 places to live in the entire country is located here in the Shawnee Mission area, according to Money magazine. The publication released its annual “Best
Shawnee Mission special educator Carrie Paulin named Outstanding Educator of Students with Autism
Shawnee Mission special education teacher Carrie Paullin’s work helping students with autism has not gone unnoticed. Paullin has been selected to receive the 2019 Outstanding Educator of Students with Autism
Budweiser Clydesdales visit Roeland Park as part of tour to honor veterans
The Budweiser Clydesdales made a special appearance last week in Roeland Park as part of an initiative to honor military veterans and their families. The grand horses paid a visit
Pembroke Hill community creates song to honor choir director Joel Diffendaffer’s memory
Joel Diffendaffer was a role model and major influence in the music department at Pembroke Hill School. So when he died suddenly last year as a result of heart problems,
Three area residents selected as new board members for Eisenhower Excellence in Public Service series
Three Johnson County residents have been selected to join the board of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Excellence in Public Service Series for the coming year. Ann Hoelting of Shawnee; Susan
Fourteen Shawnee Mission students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Fourteen Shawnee Mission School District students have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, a prestigious recognition of academic potential based on their performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying
Mission Hy-Vee bakery manager Mike Huerter receives Legendary Customer Service Award
Mike Huerter, the bakery manager at Hy-Vee in Mission, has received the Legendary Customer Service Award, the highest recognition the grocery store company offers to its employees. He is the
Award at SM East marks first time principal, PTA president have earned School of Excellence at 2 schools
The recent recognition of SM East as a National PTA School of Excellence is noteworthy in its own right — but it also has an unprecedented element: It marks the
Overland Park earns ‘Best Place to Raise a Family’ distinction for 5th straight year
For the fifth year in a row, the website WalletHub has named Overland Park the Best Place to Raise a Family in the United States. The 2019 rankings released this