Roeland Park has asked Mission to consider redrawing its city limits to de-annex a half-acre piece of land divided by Johnson Drive. The land currently within Mission’s limits would connect
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Roeland Park artist captures spirit of Mission using her fingertip and cellphone
An artist from Roeland Park is selling prints of iconic images in Mission — all of which she created from her fingertip on her cellphone. Bernadette “Bernie” Lee, owner of
Public Works Director Jose Leon leaves Roeland Park for new job in Spring Hill
After four years with Roeland Park, Jose Leon has stepped down as public works director. Leon has moved to a position with the city of Spring Hill, Kansas, as assistant
After seeing call for help on Craigslist, Roeland Park police provide family with groceries
It was just a routine scan of Craigslist, looking for possible illicit activity in Roeland Park. Police officers then stumbled across a month-old advertisement from a young mother of two
Shawnee, Roeland Park receive MARC funds for transportation projects
The Mid-America Regional Council has awarded two cities in northeast Johnson County with thousands of dollars in grant funding for transportation infrastructure projects. Roeland Park and Shawnee are two of
Mission family adoption program looking to expand, partner with Roeland Park
With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, Mission leaders are looking to partner with Roeland Park to reach more families who may be struggling with finances through their holiday
Roeland Park council considers preliminary design for Roe Boulevard 2020 project
Roeland Park is one step closer to revamping Roe Boulevard, the major corridor running north through the city. Councilmembers got a first look at the preliminary design for the $8.2
Aldi moving forward with plans to demolish, replace Roeland Park store
Aldi is going forward with plans to tear down its Roeland Park store and build a new, slightly larger one in its place. The final development plan calls for a
Roeland Park’s new leaf pickup truck is ready to hit the streets this fall — along with changes to city’s program
Roeland Park’s one-of-a-kind leaf pickup program is getting a new look this fall. The city recently purchased a new leaf pickup truck that vacuums up leaves instead of scooping them.
Roeland Park seeking feedback from pool-goers on future for aging aquatic center
The Roeland Park Aquatic Center is aging, falling apart and increasingly subsidized. Recognizing these difficulties, Roeland Park is conducting a study of the facility and collecting feedback from residents in
2018 Park Passport program connects park-goers in six northeast Johnson County cities
Looking for an activity for kids out of school for the summer these next few weeks? This year’s Parks Passport Challenge has begun. As a way to celebrate National Parks
JCPRD offering youth tennis lessons on Roeland Park’s new courts at R Park
Roeland Park’s newly-replaced tennis courts are open for the summer, with youth summer classes to boot. The new courts are located at R Park on the site of the former