Local Government, Agencies & Organizations
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Librarian Recommended Websites
Government
City
City of Olathe
Olathe Municipal Code Book
County
Johnson County Kansas Government
Jackson County Missouri Government
State
Kansas Government
Missouri Government
Federal
USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
Agencies
City
Olathe Animal Control
Olathe Parks and Recreation
Olathe Police Department
Olathe Recycling
Social Security Online - Kansas City Region
County
Johnson County Appraiser's Office
Johnson County Division of Motor Vehicles
Johnson County Election Office
Johnson County Extension Office
Johnson County Parks and Recreation
State
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Missouri Department of Social Services
Organizations
Olathe Chamber of Commerce
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Department of Commerce
Local Media
Newspapers
The Kansas City Star
The Lenexa Centennial
The Olathe News
Sun Publications
TV News Stations
WDAF Channel 4
KCTV Channel 5
KMBC Channel 9
KSHB Channel 41
Online Library Databases
Library databases may be accessed with your library card number and PIN. Most of these databases may be accessed from home; however, some are only available within the library.
Kansas City Star plus Kansas Newspapers Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, politics and government, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements excluded. Newspapers in the collection are Kansas City Star, Emporia Gazette, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Topeka Capital-Journal, and Wichita Eagle. Library and Home Use
Newspaper Source Provides selected full text for 25 national (U.S.) and international newspapers, including USA Today, and The Washington Post. Also contains selected full text for more than 200 regional (U.S.) newspapers, including, The Chicago Tribune, and The Kansas City Star. In addition, full text television & radio news transcripts are provided from CBS News, FOX News, NPR, etc. Library and home use
Magazines, Journals and Newspapers
The current issues of these periodicals are available at the Main library. Back issues may be requested at the reference desk.
Ingrams
Monthly business magazine
2004-Present
Kansas City Business Journal
Weekly business newspaper
One year, plus current year
Kansas City Magazine
Monthly local magazine
Five years plus current
Kansas City Star
Daily local newspaper
Three months plus current
Olathe News
Twice weekly local newspaper
Three months plus current
Topeka Capital Journal
Daily newspaper
One month plus current
Wichita Eagle
Daily newspaper
One month plus current
