Community Corner
🌱 See how Mission’s gas prices stack up against nearby Johnson County cities.
Also, don't miss Board of Zoning Appeals on the Mission Patch calendar
What's up Mission! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- See how Mission's gas prices stack up against nearby Johnson County cities.
Also on today's calendar: City Council Work Session and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
- Thursday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lowest midgrade gas price in Johnson County hits $3.90 for week ending Sept. 19 (jocotoday.com) — Drivers in Mission are seeing reported midgrade gas prices around $4.49 per gallon, as part of a Johnson County snapshot where the week's lowest midgrade price hit $3.90. The report compares Mission's prices with nearby cities and explains how global oil markets and refinery issues are keeping 2026 fuel costs volatile across Kansas and the U.S. 
📸 Around Mission
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mission
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★ Featured events ★
- Board of Zoning Appeals →
6300 State Line Rd, Mission Hills
9:00 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- City Council Work Session →
Mission City Hall, 6090 Woodson St., Mission
6:00 pm - MS Volleyball Baxter/Arma @ Oswego only
Oswego Junior-Senior High School Oswego, KS, USA
5:00 pm - HS VB vs Jayhawk/Chetopa @ Oswego
Oswego Junior Senior High School, 1501 Tomahawk Trail, Oswego
5:00 pm - MS Football NE @ Oswego
Oswego USD 504 Oswego, KS, USA
6:00 pm - HS Football @ West Elk
Oswego Nehi Elem Howard, KS 67349, USA
7:00 pm - Band @Biblesta Parade
Oswego Nehi Elem Humboldt, KS 66748, USA - Floating Pumpkin Patch →
Powell Community Center, 6200 Martway St., Mission
10:00 am - Oktoberfest - Presented by Rockcreek Brewing, Sandhills Brewing & Prairie Sailor →
Broadmoor Park, 5701 Broadmoor St., Mission
11:00 am - Mission Worship Services →
The Mission Theatre, 5909 Johnson Dr, Mission - MS Volleyball Bartlett/Oswego @ Thayer
Oswego USD 504 Thayer, KS 66776, USA
4:00 pm - Sustainability Commission →
Mission City Hall, 6090 Woodson St., Mission
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
📣 Mission Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Five Below posted a job opening for Merchandise Manager - Merriam, KS in Mission. Apply here.
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Kansas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mission here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fairway
- Survivors of 500+ Indian boarding schools, including one in Fairway, may be honored (johnsoncountypost.com)
Merriam
- Popular fast food chain closing Johnson County location after over 30 years (kansascity.com)
Prairie Village
- Healthy eatery Flower Child eyes former Houlihan's space in Leawood (johnsoncountypost.com)
Ok Mission! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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