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Arts & CultureYour local art jolt: Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art is stacked with Carlos Rolón: ALL WE HAVE IS RIGHT NOW, Betsabeé Romero: A Field with Roots, and Norman Akers: Navigates the Space Between.
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Olive oil shop in Overland Park to close after 15 years. Owner shares next venture
Olive Tree, a popular olive oil shop in Overland Park, is set to close its doors next month after over a decade in business.
Full story at kansascity.com ↗
2 Kansas spots make USA Today's best beer lists. Here's where they are
Two Kansas establishments, Tallgrass Tap House and Free State Brewing Company, both of which were nominated by an expert panel and voted on by USA Today readers, have made their places in USA Today's national rankings for beer.
Full story at kansas.com ↗
Olathe unveils designs for I-35/Santa Fe overhaul
The Olathe City Council has unveiled designs for the $200 million reconstruction of Santa Fe Street and I-35, the largest infrastructure project in the city's history.
Full story at johnsoncountypost.com ↗
Leawood welcomes new stores, dining options to Town Center this fall
New stores and restaurants are set to open at Town Center in Leawood, Kansas, this fall.
Full story at kctv5.com ↗
'Been a long time coming'; New grocery store set to open at Shawnee's rebuilt Westbrooke Shopping Center
A new full-service grocery store, El Mercado Fresco, is set to open at the rebuilt Westbrooke Shopping Center in Shawnee this fall.
Full story at kshb.com ↗
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