County Manager's Office
Courthouse Timeline
The following timeline identifies actions taken after the November 8, 2016 countywide public vote approving a quarter-cent public safety sales tax to fund the courthouse and a medical examiner facility.
Courthouse Tunnel
An underground tunnel runs from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Central Booking Facility (101 N. Kansas Ave.) to the Johnson County Courthouse (100 N. Kansas Ave.). This project created a branch off the existing tunnel leading to the new courthouse, on the northeast corner of Santa Fe and Kansas Avenue. The tunnel is used to securely transport inmates.
JoCo Academy
JoCo Academy allows community-minded individuals to discover what makes our high quality of life possible through behind the scene tours, hands-on activities, and conversations with county elected officials and staff.
Live Well Age Well goes virtual
Now in its 11th year with Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program, the 2021 virtual Live Well Age Well event will feature local experts who will engage with the audience on topics meant to provide tips, resources and takeaways that are available either online or right here in our community.
Theatre in the Park gears up for trucks, big rigs, car show
There will be vehicles aplenty on Oct. 9 at the Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee.
Delta variant spreads in the county
The Delta coronavirus variant is throwing a wrench in plans to ditch the masks and return to pre-pandemic life.
September-October 2021
Read the September-October 2021 issue of The Best Times.
The Best Times
The Best Times, a bimonthly publication of Johnson County Government, is mailed at no cost to Johnson County residents 60 and over.
JoCo Magazine
JoCo Magazine is dedicated to publishing stories that inform residents about county services and finances, as well as issues that may impact their quality of life.