County Manager's Office
Assistant County Manager: Darron Leiker
Darron Leiker began serving as Assistant County Manager on Feb. 17, 2025. Leiker came to Johnson County Government from the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, where he served nearly 23 years.
Being green in spring clean
Whether you are moving out of your home or just need to tidy up, spring is a great time to clean up your garage or shed and get rid of those unwanted items collecting dust.
Walk Kansas: Steps to good health
Research shows that living a sedentary lifestyle may significantly increase your risk for chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, and reduce life expectancy.
Garden Party scheduled on April 30
Sponsored by 50 Plus, a public Garden Party will take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 30 at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village
Players invited to play Mah Jongg
A 50 Plus Mah Jongg Tiles and Tulips event is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 22 at the New Century Fieldhouse, 551 New Century Parkway, near Gardner.
Healthy Yards Expo set March 29
Interested in making your yard more earth-friendly? Come join us at the 13th annual Kansas Healthy Yards Expo taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 29 at the Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive, Shawnee. It’s a free event to attend.
Pre-emergents tackle spring weeds
As soil temperatures rise in the coming weeks, our flowerbeds and lawns will begin to green again –an exciting sight to behold after a long, dreary winter. But upon closer look, it may not actually be fescue or bluegrass seen growing in your lawn, nor crocus in your flower beds. More likely, what you’re seeing is cool season weed emergence. Enter the usefulness of pre-emergent herbicides.
Library, AARP help taxpayers
Through a decade-long partnership with AARP, adults (with or without a library card) can receive free tax assistance during filing season. The tax filing deadline is April 15.
VITA offers assistance at tax time
Johnson County K-State Research and Extension will partner with El Centro, Inc. and Kansas City Metropolitan Tax Coalition to offer basic tax return preparation services at the Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe, until April 12.
50 Plus programs offer spring fun
Spring is a season of renewal, and the Johnson County Park and Recreation 50 Plus Department is celebrating with a variety of special events designed for fun, engagement and activity. From outdoor adventures to social gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.