City Notes
Homeowners association outreach meeting Oct. 5
Board members of Lenexa homeowners associations (HOA) are invited to attend the fall HOA Outreach Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at City Hall to discuss current issues. Learn more
Dispose of bulky items on Oct. 8–9
Need to get rid of stuff like furniture, appliances and electronic equipment? The next city-sponsored Dumpster Days weekend for residents will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 9 at the Municipal Services Service Center (7700 Cottonwood St.). Various fees apply. Event details
Need to get rid of stuff like furniture, appliances and electronic equipment? The next city-sponsored Dumpster Days weekend for residents will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 9 at the Municipal Services Service Center (7700 Cottonwood St.). Various fees apply. Event details
Lenexa Chili Challenge is Oct. 14-15
The Lenexa Chili Challenge brings thousands of chiliheads to Old Town Lenexa for this free event. The excitement begins Friday night with live music and fireworks. On Saturday, teams compete for the best chili, salsa and hot wings. Free food samples available on Saturday. Event details
Merchants sought for Public Market
Opening in mid-2017 at City Center, the Lenexa Public Market will be year-round indoor food hall offering fresh foods and locally sourced goods. The city is now seeking interested merchants. Learn more
Voters to decide on public safety issues
Johnson County voters will be asked on Nov. 8 to vote on a quarter-cent public safety sales tax to fund a new courthouse to address safety and security issues for victims, families, and jurors; accessibility challenges; and overcrowding due to the growing population. Learn more
Apply for a grant to reinvest in your property
Lenexa offers financial incentives for making improvements to the exterior of properties in the Neighborhood Revitalization District.
Lenexa offers financial incentives for making improvements to the exterior of properties in the Neighborhood Revitalization District.
Get reimbursed for rain garden, native plants
Thinking about building a rain garden, growing native plants or installing a rain barrel in your yard? The city's Stormwater Cost Share Program will reimburse residents for 75% of project costs. Learn more or apply for reimbursement
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If you've ever wanted to sit down and chat with a police officer over a cup o' joe, here's your chance. The Lenexa Police Department is planning a Coffee with a Cop event on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 9:30-11 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant (11200 W. 87th St. Pkwy.). Stop by to discuss issues that are important to you -- from crime trends and neighborhood nuisance issues to the Citizens' Police Academy. Ask questions, share your insights, and get to know the officers who patrol our community.