In this issue:
State of the City
Healthy Yards Expo
Active shooter response training
Breakfast the the Lenexa Public Market

Mayor Boehm celebrates Lenexa in his final State of the City address

20 years of service. Strategic growth. Blueprints for the future. Lenexa's longest-serving mayor, Michael Boehm, gave his last State of the City address today. He reviewed last year's achievements and shared what's on the horizon for 2023. Watch this video from his address to see how Lenexa's landscape has and will continue to change as we plan for a better Lenexa.

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Mayor Boehm's speech

More on Mayor Boehm

Native plants in Lenexa

Free lawn and garden advice

Discover simple, easy and earth-friendly practices for your lawn and garden at the Healthy Yards Expo March 11. This free event takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shawnee Civic Center. Get a free soil test, talk with experts, learn about Lenexa's stormwater cost share program, win prizes, shop native plants and more! Plus, don't miss the activities for kids!

What to expect at the expo

Free civilian training

How to respond to an active shooter

It is a nightmare scenario but a stark reality. The Lenexa Police Department is offering a free active shooter response training March 20. The 75-minute class will teach you the most advocated civilian response to this threat. Registration required. Must be 18 years of age or older.

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Wake up with the Market

Start your day off right with breakfast at the Lenexa Public Market. Our diverse array of merchants offer a variety of options from traditional, made-from-scratch classics to global sweet and savory choices. 

Breakfast at the Market

Upcoming events

Daily –  Lenexa City Hall Art Gallery, HeART of Lenexa Contest showing until Feb. 26

Feb. 25 – Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Lenexa City Hall

March 11 – Healthy Yards Expo, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Shawnee Civic Centre

March 11 – City Center Live: Calvin Arsenia, 6:30 p.m., Lenexa City Hall

March 20 – Active shooter response training, 6:30–8 p.m., Lenexa Police Department

April 1–2 – Dumpster Days, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Lenexa Municipal Services Service Center