Johnson County Kansas

The monarch butterfly is known as the “King of Butterflies” and September is considered “Monarch Month” as the butterflies migrating south for their winter home in Mexico.

Olathe Public Library was formally founded in 1909. Johnson County Library began in the 1950s. Both systems take great pride in their own operations but also realize the advantages of working together.

A festive evening is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct.4 at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. From Spanish explorers, to Mexican traders and laborers, to recent Central and South American immigrants, the Kansas City region has deep Latino history. Today, the Latino community is Johnson County’s fastest growing population.

Does your basement turn into a swimming pool when it rains outside? If so, you might what to check out JoCo Inflow.

National Drug Take Back Day is a biannual event coordinated by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

With topics ranging from Mexican and Mexican-American track workers to Harvey Houses and Harvey Girls, the Johnson County Museum is planning four programs this fall relating to its ongoing special exhibit about the local impact of railroads.

In my role as director, I get to meet many amazing people. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with one such person: Luci Capo Rome, a retired advanced practice professional nurse, whose pen name is Bella Lucia. Luci was born with a congenital, severe and complete bilateral cleft lip and palate. Cleft lip and palate affect one of every 700 live births.

A new vaccine that protects adults ages 60 and older who are at the highest risk for severe illness from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will be available this fall.

A newly developed class, First Aid and CPR for Older Patients, will be offered a by Johnson County MED-ACT. Sign up for either Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 Sunset Drive, Olathe, or Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.

Dee Berger knows the importance of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation.