Lenexa, homeless services and Johnson County
Johnson County spent nearly $500K on failed homeless shelter
The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) terminated its contract to buy the La Quinta Inn in the city and turn it into a homeless shelter. The votes came during a special meeting Thursday morning and after the city council rejected a Special Use Permit (SUP) for it after a lengthy meeting that began Tuesday night and went into Wednesday morning.
‘Some lessons learned’: Johnson County commissioners address homeless shelter failure
Johnson County commissioners voted to terminate a lease agreement with La Quinta Inn after the city of Lenexa shot down a permit for a new homeless shelter.
Lenexa council rejects Johnson County homeless shelter plan, putting project in limbo
I think it puts an additional, and I think unwarranted, burden on the city,” one councilman said of the shelter proposal.
Lenexa's rejection of homeless services center sparks Johnson county's quest for new solutionsi
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Johnson County commissioners hold special meeting after new homeless center fails
Johnson County commissioners voted to terminate a lease agreement with La Quinta Inn after the city of Lenexa shot down a permit for a new homeless shelter.
Major discount chain is closing a Johnson County location. Sales go until its last day
The Ohio-based discount retailer, selling home goods and more, will shut down the 140 S. Clairborne Road location. Its last ...
In Johnson County, mental health court shows promising signs for the toughest cases
In its first year, participants in Johnson County's Mental Health Court spent 81% fewer days in hospitals seeking psychiatric ...
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Johnson County voters will face a $30M question in November. What could it cost taxpayers?
Johnson County residents will decide on a $30 million conservation bond this November. What will it do to property taxes?
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Johnson County GOP works to put more candidates on the ballot
While many of Iowa’s uncontested races are elections in non-partisan positions, some positions in state government also only ...
Trade Mill Native Heritage Days to be held in Johnson County
A family-friendly event highlighting heritage returns to Johnson County this weekend. Trade Mill Native Heritage Days will be ...
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3rd party used wrong address in pre-populated advance ballot forms in Johnson County
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Johnson County Election Office says it is working with the United States Postal Service to correct ...
Live K-10 traffic updates: Delays, accidents in KC, Johnson County, Lawrence
Here’s what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence. This article is being ...