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🌱 How Olathe will honor Kevin Gilmore’s decades of civic service

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Hey hey Olathe! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Olathe will honor Kevin Gilmore's decades of civic service
  • Olathe postal worker accused of stealing mail—what investigators say they found.
  • How Olathe's parks tax could shape Overland Park's big funding decision.

Also on today's calendar: KCinfertility 2026 Pathway to Parenthood 5k and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MNU to Honor Alumnus Kevin Gilmore for Civic Leadership (mnu.edu) — Olathe residents are invited to see longtime civic leader Kevin Gilmore honored with MidAmerica Nazarene University's Michael Copeland Civic Leadership Award during Homecoming Chapel on October 9 at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe. Gilmore's decades of service include roles on the Olathe City Council, Olathe School Board, Chamber of Commerce, and several local civic and faith organizations.
   

2. United States of America v. David Alan Boutte (morelaw.com) — A 60-year-old Olathe resident and former Blue Valley Post Office employee is facing federal charges tied to allegedly stealing or mishandling mail. Investigators, including Olathe police, say they repeatedly found opened letters, cash, gift cards and postal keys at his home, raising concerns for local residents who rely on nearby mail services and neighborhood collection boxes.
   

3. JoC's biggest cities already have parks sales taxes. Overland Park may be next (johnsoncountypost.com) — Olathe's long-running 1/8-cent parks sales tax, repeatedly renewed by voters, is being held up as a model as Overland Park debates its own dedicated parks funding. For Olathe residents, the story underscores how their existing tax has supported local parks and may influence regional decisions on trails, recreation facilities, and future Johnson County amenities.
   

4. Sharice Davids emphasizes constituent support and local initiatives in recent social media posts (jocotoday.com) — Olathe homeowners and hopeful buyers are getting attention from U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, who recently praised Habitat for Humanity's affordable housing work in the city on social media. She also used her posts to remind Olathe and other 3rd District residents that her office can help with federal agency problems and is working to support local small businesses.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Mokas Coffee & Eatery Opening First Franchise Location in Olathe, Kansas on September 30 —Cole Koretos Read on Patch
  • Ok Neighbors you've helped me before…my mom passed and had 2 cats that we need to rehome.
    They are about 2-3 years old, both are females. I will add pics this evening. Please contact me if interested. (Nextdoor Arrowhead At Homepoint)
  • Hello!
    I'm looking for quotes on hanging Christmas lights on my home in south Olathe. Thanks!! (Nextdoor Palisade Park)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Olathe. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Shift Manager in Olathe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Olathe here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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