Do your holiday lights rock?! Enter your home in our Shawnee Rocks the Lights competition. With a 2024 Shawnee resident family pool pass, prize pack, and bragging rights on the line, the stakes are high! - Enter your home online at the link…

May 29 - June 4, 2023 Old Shawnee Days It's time to officially kick off summer with Old Shawnee Days! This beloved community event is BACK and ready to entertain you all weekend long. Come to downtown Shawnee any time from Thursday night to…

The Planning Commission will meet on Monday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 11110 Johnson Drive. To view the agenda, head to cityofshawnee.org/agendas. Make greener choices for your yard and home at the Kansas Healthy Yards Expo…

City Council and Council Committee will both meet on Monday, February 27. City Council will meet at 6 p.m. and Council Committee will begin after. Both will be held in the council chambers in City Hall. To view the agenda or listen live online, head…

The Mayor's State of the City: This Thursday! Please join us for the annual State of the City address by Mayor Michelle Distler at the Aztec Shawnee Theater this Thursday, February 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mayor Distler is excited to share the…

All City offices including the Civic Centre will be closed on Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day. City offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 21. As a reminder, many City services are available online at any time at cityofshawnee.org. Mayor…

City Meetings The City Council and Council Committee will both meet on Monday evening. City Council will begin at 6 p.m. and Council Committee will begin after Council ends. Both meetings will take place at City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive. Visit…

The Planning Commission will meet on Monday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. City Hall is located at 11110 Johnson Drive. Visit cityofshawnee.org/agendas to view the agenda The new year is here which means it's time to prepare your rebates!…

Open Positions Lifeguard Concession Staff Assistant Swim Coach Swim Instructor Assistant Dive Coach Police Officer Customer Service Representative - Civic Centre Firefighter - Recruit Aquatics Director - Seasonal Here at the City…

City Meetings There will be a Special Call City Council Meeting on Monday, January 30 at 3 p.m. at the Justice Center located at 5850 Renner Road. Visit cityofshawnee.org/agendas to view the agenda. Princess Tea Saturday, February 4, 2023 The…

January 23 - 29, 2023 The City Council and Council Committee will both meet on on Monday, January 23. City Council will begin at 6 p.m. and the Council Committee will begin when Council ends. Both meetings will be held at 11110 Johnson Drive.…

January 16 - 22, 2023 All City offices will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 17 at 8 a.m. As a reminder, many of our services are offered online and are…

Open Positions Lifeguard Cashier Concession Staff Assistant Swim Coach Swim Instructor Assistant Dive Coach Police Officer Customer Service Representative - Civic Centre Firefighter - Recruit Aquatics Director - Seasonal Here…

City Of Shawnee A Few Good Words : The Weekly January 9 - 15, 2023 On Monday, the City Council will meet for a Special City Council meeting and a regular City Council meeting. The Special City Council meeting will begin at 5 p.m. and the regular…

Applications for 2023 rebates are now OPEN! The City awards rebates to low-income and senior residents for a variety of bills including stormwater, property tax rebates, gas and electric bill rebates and senior-only landline telephone bill rebates.…

CITY MEETINGS There will be several City meetings this week. - The Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday at City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive at 7:30 p.m. You can view the agenda or listen live at cityofshawnee.org/agendas. - The Bicycle…

All City offices, including the Civic Centre, were closed on Monday, December 26 in observance of the holiday weekend. City offices reopened on Tuesday, December 27! What a year! Thank you to all of our community members who read this newsletter,…

Today, Monday, December 19 is the Shawnee Fire Department Blood Drive! There are still several appointments available, so head to savealifenow.org/group and enter group code CBTH to secure your appointment. The Blood Drive will be held at Shawnee…

Work For Shawnee - December 2022 Here at the City of Shawnee, we are proud to provide our employees with an exceptional experience both during the work week and outside of it. We offer competitive salaries, great benefits and a positive…

City Meetings: This week, the City Council and Council Committee will both meet on Monday, December 12. City Council begins at 6 p.m. and Council Committee begins after. Both will be held in the Council Chambers at 11110 Johnson Drive. Anyone is…

Tonight is the night! Wandering Vine at the Castle invites you to celebrate the holiday season with a festive holiday dinner for a great cause. Dine at the Vine is all about coming together to support the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund and we couldn't…

City Meetings There will be several City meetings this week. The City Council and Council Committee will both meet on Monday evening. City Council will meet at 6 p.m. and Council Committee will meet directly after. These meetings will take…

The Planning Commission will meet on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will take place at 11110 Johnson Drive. Anyone is welcome to attend in person or listen online here. Want to know what's on the agenda? Head to…

Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund Next week you have two opportunities to donate to the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund (MCTF) in a fun way! The Mayor has selected Mercy & Truth and Shawnee Community Services as this year's beneficiaries, so every…

CITY MEETINGS The City Council and Council Committee will both meet on Monday, November 14 in City Hall's Council Chambers. The City Council meeting will start at 6 p.m. and will be followed by the City Council Committee Meeting. Both meetings…

Please join Mayor Michelle Distler and local veterans as we honor those who have served and are serving with this special video tribute on Veterans Day. The video is also posted at cityofshawnee.org/veteransday and on the City's Facebook page for…

Tuesday is the day! Be sure to cast your ballot on November 8 and make your voice heard. Head to jocoelection.org to find your polling place, sample ballots and more. Please note that City Hall is NOT a polling place on election day. City offices…

Open Positions Parks and Recreation Intern Customer Service Representative- Civic Centre Maintenance Worker Police Officer Seasonal Laborer- Parks and Recreation Seasonal Laborer- Public Works Here at the City of Shawnee, we are…

Spookfest Monday, October 31 Come spend your Halloween morning at Pflumm-Bichelmeyer Park for Treats on the Trail! Children ages 5 and under are invited for this spooky good time. Wear your costumes and trick-or-treat along the trail for treats and…

Spooky season is here and we're ready to celebrate! Get out your ghosts, witches, and goblins and prepare for some fright! Who has the best Halloween House in Shawnee? Only our residents can decide! To enter, please send one picture of your…

City of Shawnee Kansas A Few Good Words: The Weekly - October 24-30, 2022 The City Council and Council Committee will both meet on Monday, October 24 at City Hall. Council will begin at 6 p.m. and Council Committee will begin when Council is…

First off, it’s important to know that we are shutting down Johnson Drive in both directions between King Avenue and Nieman Road from 2pm-9pm on Thursday, October 20. Drivers will still be able to access both King and Nieman and detours will…

City of Shawnee Kansas A Few Good Words: The Weekly - October 10-16, 2022 Have some old electronics or other bulky items you aren't sure how to recycle? Look no further than our Fall Recycling and Shred Event! Come on over to 9001 West 67th…

Spend your Saturday with the Shawnee Police Department Spend your Saturday with the Shawnee Police Department! We are hosting both the Heartland Police Canine Competition and the National Faith and Blue Event on Saturday and we'd love to see…

Open Positions Dispatch Unit Manager Parks and Recreation Intern Customer Service Representative- Civic Centre Maintenance Worker Police Officer Seasonal Laborer- Parks and Recreation Seasonal Laborer- Public Works Here at the City…

The City will have several official meetings this week. -The Planning Commission will meet on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. -The Bicycle Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday at 7 a.m. at the Parks Maintenance Building at 12321 Johnson…

Community Of Excellence The City is proud to share that four of its Departments have achieved accreditation! This makes Shawnee one of the few cities in the nation to reach this elite standard, deeming Shawnee a Community of Excellence. Our…

It's a ruff life, but some dog has to do it! Mayor Michelle Distler is looking for Shawnee's Top Dog. Do you have the most perfect pooch to rep our City? Get Fido fancy for his close-up, snap a pic and send it in. Entries are $10 each and ALL of…

The City of Shawnee is proud to announce four of its Departments have officially achieved accreditation. This makes the City of Shawnee one of the elite few cities across the United States to accomplish this designation. - The Shawnee Parks and…

City of Shawnee Kansas A Few Good Words: The Weekly - September 19-25, 2022 The Planning Commission will meet on Monday, September 19 at City Hall at 7:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend at City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive or listen live online…

The City of Shawnee is proud to present the 2023 budget. Staff members have been presenting the proposed budget to Council through a series of meetings that started in May. The Governing Body voted unanimously to formally adopt the budget at the…

Join us on the grounds of Shawnee Town 1929, 11600 Johnson Drive, for the 46th Annual Friends of Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair & Fall Festival on Saturday, September 17th from 9:00am-4:00pm. We will have over 130 vendors, showcasing their…

City Council and the Council Committee will meet on Monday starting at 6 p.m. The Council meeting will be followed by the Council Committee meeting. Anyone is welcome to attend at City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive or listen live online here. Full…

All City offices with the exception of the Soetaert Aquatic Center will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 5. Soetaert will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will be closed after Labor Day until the 2023 season. All City offices will…

Budget Opem Houses The City Council is working hard on the 2023 budget and we want YOU to be part of the process. Join us for Tuesday or Wednesday to see exactly what your tax dollars pay for in Shawnee. We will also break down any questions about…

City Rebranding Pop-Up Wednesday! Still haven't had a chance to take our branding survey? Look no further! Join us at the Civic Centre on Wednesday, August 24 for our final pop-up where you can complete the survey at our in-person kiosk! Stop by…

City Meetings, Monday, August 22 The City Council and Council Committee will both meet. City Council will begin at 6 p.m. and Council Committee will begin when Council concludes. For a look at both agendas, visit cityofshawnee.org/agendas. You are…

The City Council is working hard on the 2023 budget right now. It is a busy time of year for us as we make decisions regarding where your tax dollars will go so we can continue to provide you exceptional service in the City. We want YOU to be part…

First off, it’s important to know that we are shutting down Johnson Drive in both directions between King Avenue and Nieman Road from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 18. Drivers will still be able to access both King and Nieman and…

Planning Commission Meeting, Monday, August 15 The City Planning Commission will meet at 7:30p.m. For a full agenda,visit cityofshawnee.org/agendas. You are always encouraged to attend in person or listen live here. Moonlight Market, Thursday,…

Still haven't had a chance to take our branding survey? Look no further! Join us at Wilder Bluff Park on Sunday, August 14 for a pop-up where you can complete the survey at our in-person kiosk, grab a free popsicle and play at the park! Stop by…

K9s at the Cove, Saturday, August 13 On our last day before draining the pool at Splash Cove, we are letting the dogs go for a dip! Space is limited and preregistration is required so reserve your spot now! Dogs of all sizes can swim at 7:15 a.m.;…

Calling all mural artists! The City of Shawnee is partnering with the Rotary Club of Shawnee to update our Downtown Shawnee mural (pictured below) that is located just to the southeast of the corner of Johnson Drive and Nieman Road. We want our…

Planning Commission Meeting, Monday, August 1 The Planning Commission will meet on Monday at City Hall at 7:30 p.m. For a full agenda, visit cityofshawnee.org/agendas. Community members are always encouraged to attend at 11110 Johnson Drive or…

City Council Meeting, Monday, July 25 City Council will meet on Monday at City Hall at 6 p.m. For a full agenda, visit cityofshawnee.org/agendas. Community members are always encouraged to attend at 11110 Johnson Drive or listen online here.…

A Few Good Words: The Weekly Edition Touch-A-Truck, Wednesday, July 20 Ever seen a fire truck up close? How about a street sweeper or snow plow? Head on over to Herman Laird Park near Shawnee Town 1929 at 11600 Johnson Drive to get up close and…

Gab & Garden, Thursday, July 14 Come take a tour of the new rose garden at West Flanders Park! Johnson Count Master Gardeners are proud to show off their hard work and will be there to answer questions from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Visit…

City Rebranding Pop-Up This Week! The City is partnering with Crux KC to give Shawnee a fresh, new look that reflects what our community thinks! New colors, a new logo, new signs, and more will all be a part of this effort and we can't wait to…

City Offices Closed, Monday, July 4 City offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Aquatic centers will remain open from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for some fun in the sun! For complete holiday hours, visit…

City Council Meeting, Monday, June 27 City Council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. A full meeting agenda can be found at cityofshawnee.org/agendas. Want to attend in person? Head on down to 11110 Johnson Drive! You can also watch live online.…

The City is partnering with Crux KC to give Shawnee a fresh, new look that reflects what our community thinks! New colors, a new logo, new signs, and more will all be a part of this effort and we can't wait to see what we, as a community, come up…

Meetings at City Hall, Monday, June, 20 A Special Call City Council Committee meeting will be held on Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at City Hall. The Planning Commission meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. Full agendas can be found at…

Drivers should expect delays on Johnson Drive between Flint and Goddard Streets starting on Monday, June 20. Crews will be working to mill and overlay that stretch of Johnson Drive and will then restripe it back to its original layout of four to…

First off, it’s important to know that we are shutting down Johnson Drive in both directions between King Avenue and Nieman Road from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. Drivers will still be able to access both King and Nieman and detours…

City Council Meeting Monday, June 13 City Council will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Full agendas can be found at cityofshawnee.org/agendas. Want to attend in person? Head on down to 11110 Johnson Drive! You can also watch live online.…

Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 6. The meeting is held at City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive. Head to cityofshawnee.org/agendas for a full agenda! Summer is in Full Swing!…

City Offices Closed for Memorial Day City offices, including City Hall and the Civic Centre, will all be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31. You can buy season pool passes at the Civic Centre, but not Monday, May 30. Day passes are…

Do you have a teenager interested in law enforcement? The Shawnee Police Department hosts a fun, interactive Youth Academy for kids ages 13 through 17. Here are the details! -The Youth Academy will be held from June 27 through July 1. -Teens…

Shawnee is proud to be home to veterans and to men and women currently serving in our military. We are excited to offer a newly expanded Hometown Hero Project so our community can show support. You have the opportunity to honor a veteran or current…

The deadline for the new Property Tax Rebate pilot program is coming up on April 30, 2022. As long as certain income requirements are met, the Property Tax Rebate Program will pay back homeowners 100% (up to $500) of what they paid for the City…

Moonlight Market Kicks Off in May! Are you ready for the 2022 Moonlight Markets? We sure are! The first one kicks off May 19 from 4pm-8pm at Johnson Drive and Nieman Road. And we are going BIG for this one. You will be able to grab fresh fruits…