John Knox Village News and Updates

Check here often to find helpful resources, news and stories on topics that are important to you. From glimpses about life and events at the Village to commentary on issues that are relevant to retirement living, you’ll find valuable information to read and share with family and friends.

Media Contact

For media inquiries regarding John Knox Village, to coordinate interviews with a Village resident or to arrange a tour of the campus, please contact:

Cheryl Leppert
Communication Specialist
Direct Line: (816) 347-2917
Cell Phone: (816) 808-2830
E-mail: cleppert@jkv.org

Jul. 2nd 2020

Face Masks Required in Jackson County Effective July 1

By requiring people to wear masks when in public spaces, Jackson County, Missouri, has joined Kansas City, Missouri; Kansas City, Kansas; Wyandotte County, Kansas; the State of …

Jun. 23rd 2020

No residents or additional associates have tested positive for COVID-19 in latest batch of tests

CONTACT: Emily Banyas, Sr. Marketing Communication SpecialistMobile: 913-669-5016 email: ebanyas@jkv.org UPDATE ON JOHN KNOX VILLAGE COVID-19 TESTING LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI (June 23, 2020) – John …

Jun. 16th 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE: Where Do We Stand on Re-Opening?

As you may have heard, Missouri Governor Parson recently announced that, beginning June 16, the state is moving into Phase 2 of the “Show Me …

Jun. 15th 2020

JKV Staff Members Test Positive for COVID-19

At this time, no residents have tested positive. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emily Banyas, Sr. Marketing Communication Specialistebanyas@jkv.org LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI (June 15, 2020) – …

Jun. 4th 2020

A Message from Dan

Throughout the last several weeks, Dan Rexroth, John Knox Village president and CEO, has been sharing a series of videos he created that highlight the …

May. 29th 2020

Indoor Pools to Reopen June 1

The indoor pools will open Monday, June 1 with the following restrictions. The indoor pools will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday …

May. 29th 2020

John Knox Village Salons to Reopen to Residents Starting June 1

Independent living salons are set to reopen starting Monday, June 1. The salon services team has been working to establish procedures based on information from …

May. 18th 2020

JKV Fitness Centers Reopen with Guidelines and Limits

We are pleased to announce that, beginning Monday, May 18, both The Meadows and Villager Fitness centers will reopen for residents only, with several guidelines …

May. 7th 2020

Mother’s Day Delivery Instructions

Mother’s Day is just a few days away (this Sunday, May 10). And because social distancing will make this year’s Mother’s Day more than a little unusual for …

May. 1st 2020

COVID-19 Update: Where Do We Stand Now?

The following information was shared with John Knox Village residents shortly after Gov. Parson’s news conference. On Monday afternoon, Missouri Governor Parson held a press …

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