Johnson County is fortunate today to be home to many outstanding hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, and other medical facilities. But this was not always the case. In thinking about how
By Alison Smith With students taking part in distance learning and adults working from home, we are all spending more time online these days. It’s hard to determine just how
By David Markham Even as life in the human world has turned weird this year, spring in the natural world marches on. With recent rains and warmer temperatures, nature is
If you have ever wondered what it might be like to live through a truly historic moment, here we are. This is not the first world pandemic, of course, but
By Alison Smith All the snacks you purchased for the next few weeks have been eaten, the shows on streaming services are no longer of interest, and you’re sincerely concerned
By The Johnson County Museum What makes a museum? This is something our staff has been thinking about a lot lately. An institution that is valuable to a community. A
By David Markham Of all the animals that live at the Ernie Miller Nature Center – a lineup that includes insects, fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians – which would
By David Markham Life suddenly got unimaginably strange and uncertain in a very short period of time! Just two weeks ago, who could have guessed the mass closing of schools,
By David Markham It’s the second week of March, and some undeniable signs of spring are already starting to show themselves. The days are getting longer, warmer, and sunnier. The
By the Johnson County Museum This year, 2020, is the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote (called “suffrage”). Although hard to believe, the
By April Kobetz When you come see “Be More Chill” you’ll see the titles stage manager and assistant stage manager listed in the program. Have you ever wondered who these
By David Markham I’m loathe to admit it, but I have a bit of an addiction. It started when I was a kid, and keeps building year after year, driving
By Tim Bair Well, it’s that time of year again. AUDITIONS!! It’s one of my favorite times of year. SO many talented people and we get to see hundreds of
When Missouri became a state in 1821, European Americans spread westward rapidly. In 1825, the federal government negotiated the Treaty of St. Louis, which removed 1,400 Missouri-based Shawnee to lands
By Tim Bair Looking outside as of late, it certainly seems chilly enough! But looking ahead a few weeks, it’s about to get WAY more chill in The Black Box
