Around the County: Dan takes a jaunt around the Laurel! There is always something worth seeing—and a story worth telling—around Johnson County. Our new Around the County video series will take you along as we visit familiar places, discover hidden gems, and capture the people, events, and everyday moments that make our community special. TakeContinueContinue reading “Laurel Creek Trail”
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Johnson County Line Poll: You Told Us What Matters
What are the most important issues facing Johnson County, and is the county itself headed in the right direction? Read the results of our August 12 poll here.
Introducing The Johnson County Line: Local Stories, Local Voices
Welcome to The Johnson County Line, a new locally produced blog and video podcast hosted by Dan Cullinane and Sheila Stout Caldwell. In this introductory conversation, we share why we created The Johnson County Line and what you can expect from us—from local people, history and community events to thoughtful discussions about the issues shapingContinueContinue reading “Introducing The Johnson County Line: Local Stories, Local Voices”
Old Butler Day: Honoring the Town That Wouldn’t Drown
Every year, friends, families, and visitors gather in Butler for a day filled with music, food, fellowship, and fun. But Old Butler Day has always been about something more. At its heart, it is a homecoming—a celebration of the people whose memories and determination kept Old Butler alive long after the original town disappeared beneathContinueContinue reading “Old Butler Day: Honoring the Town That Wouldn’t Drown”
Municipal Elections Yield Further Questions
There was something larger than the candidates on the ballot: who gets to define a Republican in Johnson County—and who gets to decide what kind of county Johnson County will become.
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