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Shawnee
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Local Events
Across Northeast Kansas
Aug
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Aug 16, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Aug 16, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza is a university & school event at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII…
the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Aug
23
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KU Theatre & Dance Rally
KU Theatre & Dance Rally is a university & school event at Murphy Hall in Lawrence, scheduled for August 23, 2026. It may be a good fit for community members interested in public…
Murphy Hall
Aug
23
Sun
Aug 23, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Aug 23, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza is a university & school event at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII…
the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Aug
25
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Book Club in the Kettle
Book Club in the Kettle is a university & school event at Watson Library in Lawrence, scheduled for August 25, 2026. It may be a good fit for community members interested in…
Watson Library
Aug
26
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Aug 26, 2026: Book Club in the Kettle at Watson Library
Aug 26, 2026: Book Club in the Kettle at Watson Library is a university & school event at Watson Library in Lawrence, scheduled for August 26, 2026. It may be a good fit for…
Watson Library
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Aug 30, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Aug 30, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza is a university & school event at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII…
the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Local News
In Shawnee
Laura Kelly appoints Shawnee attorney Ashlyn Yarnell to the 10th Judicial District bench
Governor Laura Kelly appointed Ashlyn Yarnell of Shawnee to a judgeship position in the 10th Judicial District on Thursday, July 23, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David W. Hauber. The…
Extreme heat alert set for multiple northeast Kansas counties this weekend
An extreme heat warning is in effect for parts of northeast Kansas, with the National Weather Service issuing the alert for Shawnee, Douglas, Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson counties. KSNT 27 News reports…
Shawnee teen’s Eagle Scout project brings long-term landscaping upgrades to historic church
A junior at Mill Valley High School has earned the rank of Eagle Scout after completing his Eagle Scout Board of Review on July 12 while attending camp at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, according to the Iola…
Shawnee Mission schools weigh AI and screen-time rules ahead of Aug. 12 classes
With the first day of school less than three weeks away, the Shawnee Mission School District is working on guidance for how artificial intelligence and classroom technology should be used this year. Students…
Shawnee County sheriff tests drone assistance for emergency responses and investigations
Drones may be used as an early on-scene tool in Shawnee County as the sheriff’s office tests how the technology could support criminal investigations and emergency responses, KSNT 27 News reports. The Shawnee…
KDOT crews begin Highway 75 resurfacing Monday, starting in Shawnee and Jackson counties
Resurfacing work on Highway 75 is scheduled to begin Monday, July 20, Kansas transportation officials said, with traffic impacts expected north of Topeka. The project will take place on Highway 75 in Shawnee…
Tourism and Places
Around Johnson County
Cultural exhibits representing Philippine art, artifacts, and history have been an important part of programming for the FCC. Past exhibits include shows dedicated to: Philippine shells; indigenous saints (or santos);…
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The Frontier Military Historic Byway abounds with history. The Forts tell the stories of the early military development to protect westward pioneers. The Byway also tells the tales of the incidents leading to the Civil…
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The Museum at Prairiefire blends science, natural history, and hands-on fun into one unforgettable experience for curious minds of all ages. Did you know the first Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever discovered was by a boy…
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Great fishing available at this lake adjacent to the golf course.
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