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- What’s your favorite place in Shawnee, and why?
- Which Shawnee roadway is the scariest to drive?
- What advice would you give to Shawnee students heading back to school in a few weeks?
- What’s the one, single thing that represents Shawnee to you?
- Shawnee has tapped more than $7 million for street maintenance in 2013. In your opinion, are roads the No. 1 issue facing the city right now?
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Have you noticed a foul odor coming from the landfill?
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 60% | |
| No | 21% | |
| Yes, but only when driving by the landfill | 18% | |
| Total | 38 | |
Videos
- Volleyball roundup: DHS tops Gardner-Edgerton; MCA sweeps Harmon; SMNW upends Emporia, falls to BVSW
- September 7, 2018
- The De Soto and Maranatha volleyball teams both picked up victories on Thursday, while Shawnee Mission Northwest split its matches at its home triangular. De Soto defeated Gardner-Edgerton in four sets. Maranatha swept Harmon. Shawnee Mission Northwest upended Emporia before falling to Blue Valley Southwest.
- Mahmoud Abu Zareefeh sends SM North boys soccer past Leavenworth in double-overtime
- September 7, 2018
- Mahmoud Abu Zareefeh scored the golden goal with 2:53 remaining in double-overtime to guide Shawnee Mission North to a 2-1 win over Leavenworth on Thursday. Sam Goldman also scored for the Indians, who improved to 3-0.
- State Farm agent Nick Reed serves Shawnee community with passion
- September 6, 2018
- Learn more about our latest Business of the Month here!
- SMNW gymnastics takes 2nd at home meet; Molly Stack sets tone for De Soto
- September 6, 2018
- The Shawnee Mission Northwest gymnastics team kicked off its season with a second-place finish on Wednesday in a home meet that also featured Olathe East, Olathe Northwest, Olathe West and De Soto. Celeste Gordon and Cierra Ladesich placed third and fourth, respectively, in the all-around competition for the Cougars. Zoe Kopp helped highlight the meet for SM Northwest by winning vault. Molly Stack led De Soto after tying for fifth in the all-around competition.
- Boys soccer roundup: De Soto falls to Shawnee Heights in double-overtime
- September 5, 2018
- The De Soto boys soccer team dropped a heartbreaker to Shawnee Heights — falling 3-2, in double-overtime. Maranatha was unable to keep pace with Kansas City Christian in a 5-0 loss.
- Jake Ashford lifts Mill Valley soccer to 1-0 win over St. James
- September 5, 2018
- Mill Valley senior Jake Ashford scored in the 31st minute, and fellow senior Aidan Veal recorded his second shutout of the season to secure a 1-0 victory over St. James on Tuesday.
- Volleyball roundup: St. James sweeps Blue Valley West
- September 5, 2018
- The St. James volleyball team completed its unbeaten homestand to open the season with a sweep of Blue Valley West on Tuesday. Shawnee Mission Northwest suffered losses to two top-five teams after coming up short against Gardner-Edgerton and Olathe Northwest. Maranatha gave Heritage Christian all it wanted, but lost in straight sets to the No. 1 team in 2A. Shawnee Mission North lost to Free State and Olathe North in its home triangular.
- Mill Valley volleyball rallies from two sets down to upend BVNW
- September 5, 2018
- The Mill Valley volleyball team rallied from two sets down to defeat Blue Valley Northwest, 22-25, 22-25, 26-24, 25-23, 15-13, on Tuesday. The Jaguars overcame deficits of 7-1 and 13-10 in the fifth set. Taylor Roberts and Molly Carr recorded 15 and 14 kills, respectively, while Emma Fox chipped in a team-high five aces.
- Girls tennis roundup: St. James wins Pittsburg quad
- September 5, 2018
- While rain postponed or suspended several tennis matches in the Kansas City area on Tuesday, St. James traveled south to win the Pittsburg quadrangular.
- Mill Valley’s Sarah Lawson wins SM East Invitational
- September 5, 2018
- Mill Valley senior Sarah Lawson fired a round of 6-over-par, 78 to win the Shawnee Mission East Invitational on Tuesday at Milburn Country Club. Shawnee Mission North’s Katlyn Killeen and SM Northwest’s Julie Johnson carded the low rounds for their respective teams.
- Johnson County Park & Recreation District to offer family-friendly activities this month
- September 4, 2018
- Summer isn’t over quite yet and as the season comes to a close, Johnson County Park & Recreation District has numerous events coming up to entertain the entire family.
- St. Joseph Catholic Church to celebrate 150th anniversary
- September 4, 2018
- It’s one of the oldest churches in Shawnee and now, St. Joseph Catholic Church is inviting the public to celebrate its upcoming milestone.
- A Shawnee tradition fires up again: city to hold car show this weekend
- September 4, 2018
- Start your engines because the 12th Annual Wheels and Dreams Car, Truck and Bike Show is making a roaring comeback.
- Maranatha to host Kansas City area Christian college fair
- September 4, 2018
- Maranatha Christian Academy will host the 2018 Kansas City Area Christian College Fair & Financial Aid Workshop.
- Letter to the editor: Shawnee resident opposes mill levy increase needed to fund new community center
- September 4, 2018
- Shawnee resident opposes mill levy increase needed to fund new community center.
- Shawnee resident wins ‘People’s Choice’ at Norwegian-American folk art exhibit
- September 4, 2018
- Shawnee resident Helen Scherer won a red ribbon and a People’s Choice Award in the annual “National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition.”
- Mill Valley girls cross country claims Greg Wilson Classic title
- September 2, 2018
- The Mill Valley girls cross country team kicked off its season by winning the Greg Wilson Classic on Saturday at Johnson County Community College. The Greg Wilson Classic served as the first meet of the season for Mill Valley, Shawnee Mission North, SM Northwest and De Soto.
- St. James finishes 3rd, SMNW takes 5th in Fat Cat boys soccer tournament
- September 2, 2018
- The St. James Academy and Shawnee Mission Northwest boys soccer teams finished third and fifth, respectively, in the Fat Cat tournament after picking up wins on Saturday. St. James topped Wichita North, while SM Northwest defeated Blue Valley West.
- Critical injury reported in west Shawnee crash
- 05:18 p.m., September 1, 2018 Updated 12:51 a.m.
- Police are investigating after a man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon.
- Football roundup: Maranatha, St. James, De Soto, Mill Valley win season openers
- September 1, 2018
- The Maranatha Christian Academy, St. James Academy, De Soto and Mill Valley football teams kicked off their respective seasons with victories on Friday. Maranatha coasted past Kansas City East, 72-22. St. James rolled to a 41-20 win over Blue Valley Northwest. De Soto won its United Kansas Conference debut over Leavenworth, 42-7. Mill Valley topped BV West, 35-24.
Point of View
What’s your favorite place in Shawnee, and why?
“The magic bike path (75th and Pflumm) winds lazily through water and trees. I feel like I’m in fairy tale land!”
