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Farmers Market opening day delayed due to COVID-19

03/31/2020

We are postponing the Lenexa Farmers Market's outdoor season until further notice. It was set to open Saturday, April 25.

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Improved Sport Courts to Open by Summer

03/18/2020

We’ve made a lot of progress on reconstructing the aging sport courts at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park and nearby Bois D’Arc Park. But they won’t open for several more months.

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Coronavirus precautions at Lenexa Rec Center

03/12/2020

We are taking every precaution to keep Lenexa Rec Center visitors and employees safe during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. For now, Rec Center hours remain the same. Should this change, we will communicate information via our website, social media and emails.

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Here’s the ‘dill’ on pickleball changes at Rec Center

03/05/2020

To accommodate more pickleballers at the Lenexa Rec Center while also ensuring play time for other activities, we are reinforcing existing policies and have put in place changes to streamline pickleball play.

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2020 State of the City Address

02/19/2020

Below is the text of Mayor Mike Boehm's prepared remarks for the 2020 State of the City address. It has been another exceptional year for Lenexa and it is an honor to deliver my 18th State of the City address.

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Winners awarded in HeART of Lenexa Contest

02/07/2020

Fourteen area artists were recently honored for their exceptional work inspired by what they love about Lenexa as part of the fifth annual HeART of Lenexa Contest.

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Farmers Market plants seeds for a fresh season

02/05/2020

The Lenexa Farmers Market welcomed nearly 30,000 visitors during its second season. In addition to supporting the Market by buying local, here are six other ways to get involved this year.

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Busting common flood insurance myths

01/27/2020

You may know how important it is to insure your home, vehicle and health — but flood insurance often isn’t a priority for many residents, especially if they don’t live near a body of water.

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Program helps preserve Lenexa's neighborhoods

01/16/2020

You might spot a Lenexa Community Standards employee walking around a home in your neighborhood over the next couple of months. It’s likely that they’re completing a routine rental property inspection.

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A Quick Guide to Potholes

01/15/2020

Potholes are an unavoidable nuisance this time of year. They’re created when snow and ice melt as part of the seasonal freeze-thaw cycle.

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Lenexa Parks and Recreation department at work

What's next for Parks & Recreation

01/14/2020

The needs of a community can evolve over time. That’s why the City of Lenexa will undertake two important projects in 2020 to ensure its first-rate parks and diverse recreation programs continue to meet the needs of residents.

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Why should I take the census?

01/11/2020

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau counts each resident in the United States. The next census will begin April 1, 2020.

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Winter Weather Safety Tips

01/02/2020

When extremely cold temperatures or winter precipitation are in the forecast, consider staying indoors, keep your phones charged and use these cold weather safety tips from our electrical service provider, Evergy (formerly KCP&L and Westar):

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Free tax prep help for Kansas residents

12/18/2019

Get free tax preparation assistance from AARP Tax-Aide at the Lenexa Senior Center from February through April 2020.

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Lenexa Farmers Market heads indoors for winter

12/16/2019

Brrr, it’s cold outside! But you can still shop for locally raised, grown and made products all winter long at our Winter Farmers Market.

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Father and son carrying a Christmas tree

Dispose of your live tree soon after the holidays

12/11/2019

The City of Lenexa offers two convenient options for you to dispose of live trees:

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Snow season self-help

12/05/2019

Give yourself peace of mind during winter storms this season by knowing how we tackle snow removal, how you can help the streets get cleared more efficiently, and how you can prevent common winter weather nuisances.

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New City Council Members

12/04/2019

Lenexa’s two newest City Council members — Courtney Eiterich and Julie Sayers — were sworn in alongside incumbents Dan Roh and Thomas Nolte, on Dec. 3 during the City Council meeting.

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Lenexa Residents Satisfied With City Services

12/04/2019

How satisfied are Lenexa residents? Where can the city improve? What priorities are of greatest interest?

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Hand pressing button on home alarm system

11/25/2019

All alarm systems in Lenexa must be registered.

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Kansas mask mandate started July 3

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