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On episode #164 of JoCo On the Go, we take a look at the Notices of Appraised Valuation that will be showing up in Johnson County residential property owners’ mailboxes this week. Property values in Johnson County are continuing to increase, but at lower rates than in previous years. We discuss market trends with Johnson County Appraiser Beau Boisvert, along with information on how to appeal property valuations, including using a new online appeals portal on the County Appraiser’s website.

On episode #163 of JoCo on the Go, we discuss Johnson County programs designed to help older adults get better connected to their community. Feelings related to loneliness and belonging can often arise in this population, and Johnson County’s departments of Health and Environment and Aging and Human Services both have several programs designed to help. From a program that connects students with older adults in independent living facilities to programs like congregate meal sites, Johnson County is working to ensure older adults can stay connected to their communities and have better health outcomes as a result.

On episode #162 of JoCo on the Go, we look at Johnson County’s Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief Program, which is now accepting applications. A pilot program this year offers up to $200 in property tax relief for seniors and disabled veterans who meet income requirements and other qualifications. The application window will be open until April 15 of this year. More information about the program, including information on how to apply, is available on the county’s website.

On episode #161 of JoCo on the Go, we take a look at treatment courts in Johnson County. Learn about all of these gift ideas and more in the latest issue of JoCo Magazine.
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On episode #160 of JoCo on the Go, we take a look at treatment courts in Johnson County. Building on the success of a Veterans Treatment Court, the county has launched two new treatment courts, one for behavioral health and another adult treatment court, commonly known as drug court. These courts provide pathways for defendants in the criminal justice system to receive supervision, evaluation and treatment for issues that may underlie criminal behavior instead of focusing on more traditional approaches.

On episode #159 of JoCo on the Go, we take a look at seasonal respiratory diseases like flu, COVID-19 and RSV. We bring in local experts from the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and Children’s Mercy Kansas City to discuss vaccines for these conditions, recommendations for who should receive them and where to find them so you can be prepared with the best recommendations on how to protect yourself.
We also cover the new weekly respiratory illness report available from the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment. Visit our COVID-19 vaccine page and vaccines.gov to get the latest information about COVID-19 vaccine availability in Johnson County.