Skyler Fitzgerld, Shawnee County Road Supervisor, explains the day-to-day operations, challenges, and insights into county road maintenance. 

This episode explores Old Prairie Town, where history, heritage, and community meet, and sometimes the past refuses to stay quiet!

Today, we’re joined by Devin Cooper, Recreation Leader at Shawnee North Community Center, who will be sharing insights into the strange, surprising, and spine-tingling history of both Shawnee North Community Center and Garfield Park — two community landmarks with more stories, mysteries, and legends than you might expect.

Traci Podlena has been with the county for a little over 15 years as a Horticulturist. She is the expert behind the beauty of Ted Ensley Gardens. We will learn what it takes behind the scenes of maintaining 37 acres, secrets to keeping flowers thriving, and why the gardens are such a special part of Shawnee County. 

This episode focuses on providing timely health guidance for families as the school year begins. Highlights essential immunizations, screenings, and wellness practices. Sharing Shawnee County-specific resources and upcoming initiatives. 

In this episode, we're taking you behind the scenes of Shawnee County’s 2026 budget process. Host Amanda Monhollon sits down with Commissioner Aaron Mays to explore what goes into building a county budget, how priorities are set, and what makes this year’s planning process unique.

Commissioner Mays explains the importance of early fiscal planning, the key goals for 2026, and how the County Commission is addressing both long-term investments and financial transparency. You’ll also hear how residents can engage in the upcoming public budget hearings on July 3 and July 7, and why your voice matters in shaping the future of our community.

Don’t miss this informative conversation that offers insight into how local government decisions are made — and how you can be part of the process.

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In this episode of In The Know With SNCO, we welcome John Landon, Director of the Noxious Weed Department. We talk about managing noxious weeds in Shawnee County! 

In this episode, we talk about pools, people, and all things summer in Shawnee County! 

On this episode of In the Know with SNCO, I welcome Curt Niehaus, Director of Public Works. We'll discuss the NW 46th Street Trafficway Project, SE Croco Rd Maintenance, 29th and Auburn, and the Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative. 

On this episode of In the Know with SNCO, I welcome Missy Middendorf, Registered Nurse and Division Manager overseeing our WIC, Maternal Child Health, and the Nurse-Family Partnership programs. We'll discuss the Shawnee County Health Department's Open House on April 8th, 2025.