Johnson County Kansas

A new public art installation at Antioch Park is showcasing the sculptural talents of artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Jim Royer of Prairie Village wears braces on both ankles, uses a walker and sometimes needs a wheelchair, and is a stroke survivor from three years ago.

The 50 Plus Department is offering on-on-one assistance in a personalized tutoring session with a patient and knowledgeable instructor.

For the first time since 2013, population growth patterns in Johnson County have changed enough so that the boundaries of the county's six districts need to be redrawn.

Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough nutritious food for an active, healthy life, and it’s a pressing issue in the United States and around the world.

A public hearing is scheduled at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, regarding the Johnson County four-year Area Plan on Aging (FY26-FY29).

The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature is a volunteer-based, unicameral body composed of 125 representatives aged 60 and older, elected from each of Kansas’ 105 counties.

In recognition of AHS’ 50th anniversary, AHS is spotlighting two of the longest-tenured Nutrition Program staff.

The Commission on Aging will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 9 and Aug. 13, in room 1070/1075 at the Sunset
Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. For more information, call 913-715-8860 or 800-766-3777
TDD or visit jocogov.org/coa.

The Peg Deaton Leadership in Aging Award is an annual recognition presented by the Johnson County Commission on Aging.