Thirteen years ago the Johnson County Library’s Teen Services staff was challenged with a daunting task –how to engage young adults in a way that is meaningful to them, within
Your Community: Engaging young adults at the library
Your Health: Is caffeine bad for you?
Many of us enjoy waking up to a fresh cup of coffee. For some of us, it’s the only thing that gets us going in the morning. But there are
Your home: Two decisions – the realtor and the price
By Chad Taylor I recently met with a family who will be selling their home soon and they are trying to decide which Realtor to hire. Of course, I would
Introducing ‘Storytime in the Village’
The Prairie Village Merchants Association of The Shops of Prairie Village, are thrilled to host Storytime in the Village. Meet under the clock tower the last Wednesday of every month
Your Career: Is your management style pushing employees away?
When employees aren’t performing at their best, it’s easy to blame them. But have you ever considered it could be due to your management style? For instance, if you’re a
Updates from Johnson County Community College: Celebrating Earth Day
When it comes to sustainability, Johnson County Community College is committed to being an environmentally, socially and economically responsible institution. Year-round, the College dedicates time and resources to a variety
Your Community: Civic engagement
There are many organizations dedicated to civic engagement but few are better suited for helping the public identify and address issues of public concern than the library. As a long-standing,
Your Home: Selling FSBO can cost you thousands
By Chad Taylor “For Sale By Owner.” The name says it all. The homeowners intend to sell their home themselves, and hopefully find buyer who is not working with a
Your Career: 6 Rules for job searching when you’re currently employed
You know the best time to find a new job is when you’re currently employed. But how can you do that when you’re on the job 40 or 50 hours
Your Health: Overland Park Farmers’ Market opening weekend
The Overland Park Farmers’ Market is opening for the season this Saturday, April 14th in Downtown Overland Park. Local vendors offer a wide variety of products including fresh produce, local
Your Mortgage: Mortgage and credit tips for tax season
By Mike Miles It’s hard to believe we are already at this point of the year. Tax season is just about finished, and for many of us that file taxes,
Updates from Johnson County Community College: 2018 Naturalization Ceremony
Assisting communities near and far is central to Johnson County Community College’s mission. In pursuit of this goal, the College has had the honor of supporting individuals from across the
Your Community: Protecting intellectual freedom at the library
Depending on your experience growing up, you probably have personal views about libraries. On the positive side of the spectrum, maybe you see the Library as a wonderland filled with
Your home: First quarter housing demand lowest in 3 years
By Chad Taylor First quarter 2018 housing demand in the Shawnee Mission School District resulted in the softest first quarter that we have seen in three years. For some, this
Your Career: Want To Attract The Attention Of A Recruiter? Then You Need A Killer LinkedIn Profile
If you’re looking for a job in Kansas City, you need more than just a strong resume and cover letter to get noticed by a hiring manager – and get
