The 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor will be commemorated on December 7th at the Sylvester Powell, Jr. Community Center. The event will be from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., with a moment of silence observed at 11:55 a.m., the time the bombing began.

The event will include a brief history presentation, introduction of survivors, and a display about the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.

For further information on this event, contact Susan Pepperdine at 913-262-7414 or susan@pepperdinepr.com

KDHE has established a phone bank for concerned Kansans to call with questions regarding H1N1 Flu. The toll-free number is 877-427-7317. Operators will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to answer questions. Persons calling will be directed to press "1" on their phone to be directed to an operator who can answer their questions.

Kansans with questions about the virus can e-mail H1N1fluinfo@kdheks.gov. Information is also available from KDHE at www.kdheks.gov

You may also check the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu for specific state to case count ratio and advisory information.

For specific information related to the flu in Johnson County, please visit http://health.jocogov.org

H1N1 info from Kansas Dept of Health & Environment

Deffenbaugh will be expanding their plastics recycling to include plastic containers labeled #3 through #7 beginning the week of Monday, February 2nd. Click here for full details...

Beginning on January 1, 2009 qualified applicants may receive assistance with trimming or removal of damaged, diseased or dead trees on residential property that pose a risk to structural damage or human safety. Financial assistance up to $1000.00 per calendar year may be provided to qualified owner-occupied properties needing assistance. Applications will be processed on a first come-first served basis once all required documents are received. [Additional info...]

Reusable Shopping bags are available at Mission City Hall for $2.00 Each [Additional info...]

Please be sure to check the Calendar for specific meeting dates and links to agenda information.

1st Wednesday, 6:30 PM: Community Development Committee.

2nd Wednesday, 6:30 PM: Finance and Administration Committee

3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.: City Council Legislative Meeting

4th Wednesday, 7:00 PM: Council Meeting, Work Session

Updates on construction projects in Mission are posted weekly. Click on the link below for the Weekly Construction Update. Weekly Construction Update