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Merriam, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Merriam! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could downtown Merriam’s historic core be demolished for flood protection?
- Where Merriam residents can give urgently needed blood this month
- How to catch Merriam’s new World Cup shuttle this month
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Sunday: Mainly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘That's the heart of our city' — Merriam residents push back against 2 plans that would reshape downtown (ransonfinancial.com) — Major flood-control proposals for Turkey Creek could reshape downtown Merriam, including removing up to 17 buildings and replacing the Merriam and Johnson Drive bridges. The city hasn’t yet signed onto the Army Corps plan and is weighing a private alternative that would demolish all of historic downtown while also crafting a new downtown master redevelopment plan. 
• Red Cross in urgent need for blood donors, where you can donate in June (fox4kc.com) — Merriam residents are being urged to donate blood or platelets as the Red Cross faces an alarming drop in appointments heading into summer. You can schedule a June donation at nearby drives, including in Merriam and surrounding Johnson County cities, and donors through June 28 receive a $15 e-gift card and a chance at larger prizes.
• Johnson County's FIFA World Cup shuttle is now accepting riders (kctv5.com) — Merriam residents can now ride the Johnson County United Link shuttle, which connects Merriam with six nearby cities and key World Cup transit lines through July 13. Buses run about every 20–25 minutes, all three routes meet at Oak Park Mall, and riders can transfer to stadium and regional attraction services using the same fare structure as ConnectKC26.
📸 Around Merriam
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Planning Commission
City of Shawnee City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive
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Board of Zoning Appeals
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Moonlight Market
City of Shawnee City Hall, 11110 Johnson Drive
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City Council Meeting →
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City offices closed for Juneteenth
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Game On, De Soto: Home Team Watch Party →
De Soto, KS Calendar, 32905 W. 84th, De Soto
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Brush Site Open →
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Municipal Court →
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Family Friday →
Woodside, 2000 W 47th Pl, Westwood
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Team USA Pregame Pep Rally →
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Cedar Van Tassel, Appleguy & Beefwood with Rainy Day Books →
Rainy Day Books, 2706 W 53rd St, Fairway
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Movie in the Park: Princess Diaries (PG) →
Mohawk Park, Mission
9:00 pm
Friday June 12
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🗞 Nearby News
Mission
- Weekend Fun with 41 events June 11–14 in Kansas City (kshb.com)
- JoCo farmers market favorite is coming to quickly changing part of downtown Olathe (ransonfinancial.com)
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Fairway
- Kansas Democratic governor hopefuls trade accusations over Chiefs stadium deal (kansascity.com)
- Explore Your JCPRD: There's no place like (an All-Electric) home! (johnsoncountypost.com)
Prairie Village
- Former Leawood priest allegedly stole $160K from church for cruises, casino and clothes (kansascity.com)
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-- 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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