🌱 How a Shawnee dad’s ICE detention turned into 18 days in limbo

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Shawnee dad's ICE detention turned into 18 days in limbo
• See how Shawnee's midgrade gas price stacks up across Johnson County
• Shawnee family and friends remember the life of Robert Holtz

Also on today's calendar: Team | Business Resource Network and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
• Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
• Thursday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Home is Kansas City' — Johnson County man recounts ICE detention (johnsoncountypost.com) — A Shawnee resident who grew up in Johnson County and attended Shawnee Mission schools describes being detained by ICE at a Lawrence job site and deported to Mexico after 18 days in multiple detention centers. He recounts difficult conditions, separation from his children in the Blue Valley district, and his struggle to rebuild life abroad while still considering Kansas City home.
   

• Lowest midgrade gas price in Johnson County hits $3.90 for week ending Sept. 19 (jocotoday.com) — Drivers in Shawnee are paying among the higher midgrade gas prices in Johnson County, where the lowest reported price hit $3.90 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 19. County and state averages remain above $4, reflecting global oil market volatility and refinery issues that continue to push fuel costs up for local commuters.
   

• Robert Holtz (johnsoncountypost.com) — Shawnee is mourning Robert "Rob" Wisland Holtz, a longtime Kansas educator and father of four who died September 25 at age 69. Raised in Wisconsin and later based in Topeka, he spent his career teaching special education and math, and is remembered by his Shawnee-area family for his creativity, love of music, sports, and practical jokes.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shawnee

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Jammin' on the Green: Kansas City Ukesters →
  Shawnee Town 1929, 11501 W 57th St, Shawnee
  7:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Team | Business Resource Network →
  ACA Business Club | Shawnee, 16623 Midland Drive, Shawnee
  8:00 am
• Walking 8am-9am →
  Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive, Shawnee
  8:00 am
• Pickleball Play 9AM-12PM →
  Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive, Shawnee
  9:00 am
• ACA Club Coffee | Shawnee →
  ACA Business Club | Shawnee, 16623 Midland Drive, Shawnee
  9:00 am
• TEAM | B2B Group →
  ACA Business Club | Shawnee, 16623 Midland Drive, Shawnee
  10:00 am
• Shawnee Young Professionals: Speed Networking →
  Johnny's Tavern Shawnee, Shawnee
  5:30 pm
• Prohibition Pub Crawl →
  Downtown Shawnee, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee
  6:30 pm
• Jammin' on the Green: Kansas City Ukesters →
  Shawnee Town 1929 Museum, 11501 W. 57th Street, Shawnee
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Get More Out of Google Earth →
  Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Dr, Shawnee
  1:00 pm
• Live Music with Garrett Childers →
  Barley's – Shawnee, 16649 Midland Dr, Shawnee
  5:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Glamour Profession →
  11119 Johnson Drive, Shawnee
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Right here / right now
  Shawnee Mission Park in JoCo KS The water is incredible Come on out!!!!!!!! Even if you don't wanna get your hair wet go get outside and enjoy this… (Nextdoor Trail Springs)
• Thank God, he has been reunited with his wife
  Please contact th Shawnee or Lenexa PD if you know this man. He was in the middle of the road on Lackman near 79th. Thanks to the other 2 passersby… (Nextdoor Woodsonia)

• Great Plains SPCA posted a job opening for Part-Time Finance Assistant in Shawnee. Apply here.
• Club Car Wash posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Shawnee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shawnee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lenexa

• Lenexa cuts mill levy for ninth straight year, but average city tax bill still rises (johnsoncountypost.com)
• New Marriott hotel opens at Lenexa City Center after decades of planning (kctv5.com)
• 'Data nerd' running for insurance commissioner wants to protect Kansans, make costs more affordable (newsfromthestates.com)

Merriam

• Popular fast food chain closing Johnson County location after over 30 years (kansascity.com)

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-- 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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