Community Orchestra: 10 seasons of community and creativity Published on May 08, 2026 The Lenexa Community Orchestra is hitting a high note this summer as it celebrates its 10th season of bringing free live music to the community. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Awards & Recognition, Events & Activities, Parks & Recreation
HeART of Lenexa Contest winners announced Published on February 06, 2026 The Lenexa Arts Council and Mayor Julie Sayers recently recognized 25 local artists for their work as part of the 2026 HeART of Lenexa Contest. The annual contest received nearly 40 submissions of Lenexa-inspired art. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Awards & Recognition, Get Involved, Parks & Recreation
Citizen survey results: Lenexa soars above the rest Published on December 03, 2025 Lenexa residents are highly satisfied with the services the City provides. The latest biennial citizen survey shows Lenexa outpacing both regional and national averages once again. Tagged as: , Awards & Recognition, Plans & Studies
2024 Employee of the Year: Meet Curt Talken Published on September 11, 2025 As the City’s parks landscape supervisor and certified arborist, Curt Talken helps keep Lenexa’s parks, trails, medians and public spaces green, healthy and beautiful. After more than a decade of service, he’s been named the City’s 2024 Employee of the Year. Tagged as: , Awards & Recognition, Parks & Recreation
2023 Employee of the Year: Jennifer Martin Published on July 22, 2024 A longtime employee with a commitment to extraordinary service, Jennifer Martin was recently named the City of Lenexa’s 2023 Employee of the Year. Tagged as: , Awards & Recognition