July is National Parks and Recreation month and what better way to celebrate than a conversation with Tonya Lecuru, Parks and Rec Director for the City of Shawnee. Kate Kinkaid also joins us for the entire conversation as we talk everything the Parks and Rec team does to care for more than 1,000 acres of parkland, two aquatic centers, the Civic Centre, and provide hundreds of programs every year in Shawnee. Find out what free events are planned for Parks and Rec month, kicking off with PARKED at Stump Park on Friday, June 27! For complete details visit cityofshawnee.org/parkmonth
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The Shawnee Pulse - Shawnee Mission Parkway Mill and Overlay
It's National Public Works Week, kicking off a full week of recognizing and honoring all the hard work and accomplishments of Public Works crews around the country and right here in our Hometown with Heart.
We thought who better to talk all things Public Works than the department director, Kevin Manning! He chats about all the work accomplished by the City's third largest department to keep roads in good condition, stormwater pipes draining, and streets cleared when it snows.
Plus, Kevin gives us a detailed look at the upcoming mill and overlay of Shawnee Mission Parkway between K-7 and Lackman Road, coming later this summer. We'll talk what project entails, how drivers will be impacted, and how long you can expect the work to last.
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The Shawnee Pulse - Moonlight Market
One of our favorite events of the summer is just one month away! Assistant City Manager Lauren Grashoff joins us this month to talk Moonlight Market. Find out how this exclusive Shawnee event got its start in the summer of 2021 and what you can expect for the event during summer 2025. From a larger variety of vendors to new look along Johnson Drive, there's a lot to be excited about for this season of Moonlight Market.
Make you plans to shop local-made, hand-made vendors, dine on fantastic fare from local food trucks, and wile away the hours enjoying the tunes from local bands. It's all about bringing Shawnee, and our neighbors, together to enjoy Moonlight Market!
Plus, event season is right around the corner for the City of Shawnee. Kate Kinkaid is here to go over the upcoming calendar and get you ready for the unofficial fifth season of the year... pool season!
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The Shawnee Pulse State of the City 2025
Last week, Mayor Mickey Sandifer presented the 2025 Shawnee State of the City. Take a listen to hear what happened last year in the City of Shawnee and what lies ahead. Plus, the Mayor was joined on stage to talk about the opportunities for businesses in Shawnee and the community's housing market.
This episode was recorded live from the stage audio and there are a couple of points where the audio has issues, so we do apologize in advance.
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The Shawnee Pulse - Severe Weather Awareness
We've already seen some wild weather so far in 2025, and this week, Matt Epperson, Shawnee Fire's Divisional Chief for Emergency Management, joins us to talk about why it's so important to say weather aware and where to find info on how to prepare for spring and summer storms in Shawnee.
From City Hall to the Public Works Service Center, find out what’s going on in and around the City of Shawnee. We’ll take you inside every City department and talk to managers, staff, and volunteers working to make Shawnee, Kansas a great place to live, work, and play. Join us for monthly episodes covering big events and happenings from every corner of our Hometown with Heart.
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