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A healthy garden thrives on native plants
04/24/2023
Buy native plants or replace a Callery pear tree May 20 at the Lenexa Farmers Market.
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Share ideas at Parks & Recreation Master Plan Open House
04/03/2023
Share thoughts about your priorities for Parks & Recreation during an open house on April 29 at the Lenexa Rec Center.
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Free paper shredding at Spring Dumpster Days
03/22/2023
Have sensitive documents laying around? Protect your identity by shredding your files for free at Lenexa’s Dumpster Days event.
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Diaper Drive: March 1-April 14
Let’s take the stink out of diaper need
03/02/2023
March 1–April 14, the City of Lenexa’s We Care Committee will collect diapers at select locations and compete in Happy Bottom’s diaper madness drive.
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Play the new Black Hoof Disc Golf Course April 1
02/16/2023
Join us for disc golf festivities on April 1 to launch the City of Lenexa’s brand-new Black Hoof Disc Golf Course, featuring both 18-hole and 9-hole courses.
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2023 State of the City Address
02/15/2023
Mayor Mike Boehm gave his final State of the City speech on Feb. 15, 2023, after announcing he will not run for reelection. Here are his prepared remarks for the 2023 State of the City address.
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HeART of Lenexa Contest winners announced
02/03/2023
There’s lots to love about Lenexa. And when you combine local talent and local love, you get HeART.
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Mayor Michael Boehm opts not to run for reelection
01/17/2023
Lenexa’s longest-serving mayor, Michael Boehm, announced today that he will not seek a sixth term as mayor in the upcoming November 2023 election.
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Be part of Lenexa Farmers Market in 2023
01/05/2023
We are sowing seeds for the Lenexa Farmers Market’s sixth year of supporting small businesses, providing access to local food, and connecting the community. Here are several ways to help us thrive and expand in 2023.
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Keep up with Council business through new videos
12/27/2022
Interested Lenexans can easily take in discussions and votes on official City Council business in 2023 with a new interactive video recording system.
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Resolve to get active at Lenexa Rec Center
12/15/2022
Want to be more physically active in 2023? Not sure where to get started or how to fit exercise into your busy life? The Lenexa Rec Center can help. And now is a great time to take the first step.
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Know the dangers of carbon monoxide
12/12/2022
Be aware of the hidden danger fireplaces, gas stoves, furnaces and other appliances can bring to your home, and know how to keep yourself and others safe.
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Recycle your holiday decorations
12/12/2022
Real Christmas trees, greenery and wreaths are biodegradable, and we offer easy ways to dispose responsibly of your fresh décor.
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Snow removal tips for each stage of a storm
12/02/2022
Snow season is upon us, so it’s time to refresh your winter weather wisdom. Know how we approach snow removal throughout a storm, and ways you can be prepared, too.
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Refer a friend, get rewards at Lenexa Rec Center
11/28/2022
Here's how Lenexa Rec Center members — and their friends — can get a discount on one month's membership.
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Welcome K-9 Bruno
11/17/2022
The Lenexa Police Department recently welcomed a new addition to the family! Police K-9 Bruno joined the department in July.
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Holiday shopping safety tips
11/10/2022
Keep these safety tips from the Lenexa Police Department in mind during this holiday shopping season. Remember that thieves are doing their shopping as well!
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Oh, what fun it is in the City of Festivals
11/04/2022
Lenexa is here to make your holidays happy and bright. From seasonal displays to entertaining events and activities for the kids, we’ve got plenty of cheer to spread around.
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New tunnel under 87th Street Parkway now open
11/03/2022
Walkers, runners, cyclists and skaters are enjoying a safer, shorter connection between the Little Mill Creek Trail and Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, thanks to a recently opened pedestrian tunnel.
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Beware porch pirates!
10/31/2022
The holiday shopping season brings an increase in home package deliveries. This is when porch pirates are at their busiest, trolling neighborhoods looking for packages to steal, often in broad daylight.
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