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Leawood, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Leawood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Leawood parish audit led to a felony theft charge.
  • Leawood man accused in alleged ISIS cryptocurrency support scheme.
  • See when Leawood’s Robert Moore takes the field Friday night

Also on today's calendar: Monet Inspired Lilies and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Leawood priest allegedly stole $160K from church for cruises, casino and clothes (kansascity.com) — Parishioners at Curé of Ars Catholic Church in Leawood are learning more about allegations that their former pastor diverted roughly $160,000 in church funds toward cruises, travel, medical costs and retail purchases between 2021 and 2025. Court records describe a Leawood police investigation, an extensive archdiocesan audit, and a felony theft charge; the priest has pleaded not guilty and awaits a July 15 court date.
   

2. FBI arrests three American men for allegedly helping ISIS (audacy.com) — A 21-year-old Leawood resident is among three men now in federal custody, accused of sending cryptocurrency they believed would help ISIS buy explosive drones and bombs. Prosecutors say the group provided just over $2,000 and discussed violent attacks on U.S. service members. All three are being held as the case proceeds in federal court in Kansas.
   

3. Who from Johnson County area's former high school athletes will participate in games on Friday, June 12? (jocotoday.com) — Leawood sports fans can follow hometown infielder Robert Moore, a Shawnee Mission East alum from Leawood, as he suits up for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Friday night. The roundup also tracks several other former Johnson County high school standouts now playing professionally across the country, with game times listed so you can tune in or check box scores.
   

4. Johnson County's FIFA World Cup shuttle is now accepting riders (kctv5.com) — Leawood residents now have access to the new Johnson County United Link shuttle, connecting the city with six other Johnson County communities and Oak Park Mall during the FIFA World Cup. The service ties into special ConnectKC26 routes to stadium events, runs about every 20–25 minutes through July 13, and offers an additional free airport shuttle to Lenexa City Center and Overland Park Convention Center.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I will donate $10 to pay a dog owner to spay/neuter their pet.
    Who's with me? CHAIN of HOPE "The Camps and Breeding I say it often, outreach is hard! We can deal with the animals all day long but dealing with… (Nextdoor Leawood Estates)
  • I saw a post a couple of hours ago about a SKINK😊👀 …I want to thank the originator of the post because it has sparked so many delightful answers & comments about a critter I knew nothing about:)!
    In addition I have seen a “look alike” critter in shape, but I think it’s black with a couple(?) of yellow stripes. Do “skinks” all have a blue color… (Nextdoor Leawood Falls)
  • Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Driver Vehicle Patrol in Leawood. Apply here.
  • Davidson Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Housekeeping Lobby Attendant in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leawood here.

Ok Leawood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Leawood

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