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Lenexa, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Lenexa! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Want to question Kansas House candidates right here in Lenexa?
- Which Lenexa private high school ranks among Kansasā best?
- How does Lenexaās gas price stack up across Johnson County?
Also on today's calendar: Throwin' Smoke with Joe's KC BBQ and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Postponed Kansas House forum rescheduled ā Here's when and where it will be (johnsoncountypost.com) ā Lenexa residents can attend a rescheduled Kansas House candidate forum on Monday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Lenexa City Center Library, featuring candidates from districts 14, 117, and 121. The event will focus on issues affecting northwestern Johnson County communities, including Lenexa, and includes audience questions, giving locals a direct chance to hear from and engage with their prospective representatives. 
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2. Best private high schools in Kansas (derbyinformer.com) ā Families in Lenexa will notice one local private high school earning an A grade and a spot among the best in Kansas, with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio and about 1,000 students. The statewide list compares top private schoolsā enrollment, grades, and locations, helping parents weigh options from nearby Johnson County communities to cities across Kansas. Ā Ā Ā
3. Lowest midgrade gas price in Johnson County hits $3.90 for week ending Sept. 19 (jocotoday.com) ā Drivers in Lenexa are seeing midgrade gas among the lower prices in Johnson County, with recent reports showing a county low of $3.90 and Lenexa listed in the detailed price breakdown. The article explains how global oil markets, refinery issues, and seasonal demand are driving these fluctuating costs. Ā Ā Ā
4. When Jalon Daniels starts for the Buccaneers, it'll end KU's long NFL drought (kansascity.com) ā Lenexa readers might enjoy knowing that former Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Frank Seurer, who once started for the Chiefs, later served as a firefighter with the Lenexa Fire Department. His story is revisited as Jalon Daniels prepares to become the first KU quarterback to start an NFL game since Seurer did so in 1987, highlighting the long gap between Jayhawks signal-callers in the league. Ā Ā Ā
5. James V. Heaton, Sr. (johnsoncountypost.com) ā Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life for James V. Heaton Sr. at Westside Family Church on Woodsonia Drive in Lenexa on October 14 at 11 a.m. The longtime Shawnee resident is remembered for his deep faith, strong work ethic, and devotion to his late wife and family. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Lenexa
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Upcoming Events in
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Fall College Showcase ā
3&2 East Complex Fields, Lenexa
Friday October 2
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Other local events
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4:30 pm - 8:30 pm (2 lanes) - Short Course ā
SMSD Aquatic Center, 17251 W. 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa
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PTA Family Picnic
Swarner Park
5:30 pm -
Bike Rodeo/Safety and Helmets
Brookridge Elementary School, 9920 Lowell, Overland Park
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Orchestra Concert
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Throwin' Smoke with Joe's KC BBQ ā
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Donate Your Used Books! ā
Friends Headquarters, 8279 Melrose Drive, Lenexa
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KC Metro Unified Basketball Match Day ā
St. James Academy, 24505 Prairie Star Pkwy., Lenexa
9:00 am -
Friends Used Book Sale ā
Friends Used Book Nook, 8281 Melrose Drive, Lenexa
10:00 am -
Christian Poetry Jam ā
Lenexa KS
4:00 pm -
Friends Used Book Sale ā
Friends Used Book Nook, 8281 Melrose Drive, Lenexa
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Woodland Ward Choir practice ā
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3:15 pm
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Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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š¬ Chatter
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- The Reserves Network, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler in Lenexa. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Feeder Payroll Admin at UPS in Lenexa, Kansas in Lenexa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lenexa here.
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