The City of Overland Park, in cooperation with the Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park, is seeking art concepts for permanent installation at LongHouse Visitor Center at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Artists are invited to submit proposals for artwork that reflects the natural beauty of the Arboretum’s gardens and landscapes. The […]
Fill your schedule with exciting events happening in Overland Park! The City’s event calendar is packed with endless opportunities to enjoy the season, get involved in your community and make memories with friends and family. Pumpkin Composting When not disposed of correctly, pumpkins can release harmful methane gas into the atmosphere as they decompose. Composting […]
From carving spooky faces to baking seasonal treats, pumpkins are the star of many fall traditions. As fall festivities wind down, don’t just toss them out! Instead of sending your pumpkins to the landfill, carve out a more sustainable solution. Take advantage of composting opportunities in Overland Park throughout November and help squash the waste! […]
About 18,000 Overland Park residents will become part of a different City Council ward in the new year. The City analyzes its population every two years to ensure that each ward has approximately the same number of residents. This year, the analysis determined a need to shift some precincts to new wards in order to […]
Eastbound and westbound College Boulevard at U.S. 69 will fully close to traffic Oct. 25-28 for bridge demolition as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build a new express toll lane in each direction adjacent to the existing general-purpose lanes to increase safety and […]
All lanes and ramps at U.S. 69 and 119th Street are now open! Access to the Highland Plaza shopping area is also fully restored, allowing drivers to enter the shopping center from the east and west. 119th Street at U.S. 69 along with the surrounding entrance and exit ramps closed this summer to expedite the […]
Wondering why you’re seeing snow plows in October? Overland Park’s snow crews are already gearing up for winter weather. These dedicated drivers are ready to handle whatever Mother Nature throws their way, ensuring our streets stay safe and accessible all season long. With more than 2,000 lane miles of streets and bridges to maintain, including […]
The City of Overland Park is proud to announce its next Chief of Police, swearing in Doreen Jokerst on Oct. 14. Jokerst hit the ground running during her first week as police chief, touring City facilities and familiarizing herself with the Overland Park Police Department. Chief Jokerst started her first week by meeting with officers […]
Every October, National Bullying Prevention Month raises awareness about the damaging effects of bullying, reminding us of the importance of creating safe environments for everyone. This month encourages communities to come together to prevent bullying and promote kindness, inclusion and support. Bullying takes many forms, including physical, verbal, social and cyberbullying and has the power […]
The City of Overland Park would like your feedback on how it plans to allocate approximately $700,000 in federal funding. Overland Park expects to receive about $700,000 in funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City will use the funding to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income residents. CDBG funding can […]