Some kids would love to sit around all day, watching TV, but there are plenty of healthier ways to keep your kids occupied that don't involve mindless technology. Your local Shawnee Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store offers affordable classes and day camps for your aspiring little artist. Kids can dabble in crafts like tie-dye, knitting,cake decorating and... [Read more...]

Shawnee’s own Casha Mills, a junior at Shawnee Mission North, just secured first place at the Kansas Poetry Out Loud state championship for the second consecutive year.  While the prize she received was $200 for this round (plus a $500 stipend for her school to purchase poetry books) and an all-expenses-paid trip to nationals, she will compete for... [Read more...]

Are you a singer? Do you play an instrument? If you fall under either of these categories, Shawnee Town is looking for you.  They are forming a group to perform at Shawnee Town events.  The group will also serve as museum ambassadors at events around the community. They are thinking of calling the vocal group the Shawnee Town Singers, and the group... [Read more...]

Have you heard the renovation plans? The old Commerce Bank property on Johnson Drive in downtown Shawnee is about to undergo extensive exterior and interior improvements. This isn't the first time someone has proposed doing something with the vacant building. It isn't known if developers will use the building for an office or retail space. What do you think should... [Read more...]