Due to flooding in Indian Creek, extremely muddy conditions in the park and the threat of more weather in the forecast, the Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular scheduled for Thursday, July 4, was canceled.
A fireworks show will now take place on Friday, July 5 at 10 p.m. There will be no food trucks or musical performances on Friday.
After careful consideration, the City of Overland Park has canceled the Overland Park Fall Festival for 2020. The Fall Festival, which typically takes place the final weekend in September, draws visitors from across the Kansas City metropolitan area. Public health and safety are a priority for the City. To help limit the spread of coronavirus, […]
The following is Mayor Carl Gerlach’s statement on the passing of Olathe Mayor Michael Copeland. “Today, I was saddened to learn of the loss of Olathe Mayor Michael Copeland. Michael Copeland was not just a leader of the City of Olathe; he was the city’s greatest cheerleader. Under his guidance, Olathe has become an excellent […]
Overview is the city’s quarterly newsletter for residents. It includes news, things to see and do in Overland Park, valuable information for neighborhoods, recreational and environmental news. The Overview Fall 2020 features articles about The city’s Mental Health Task Force The 2021 Budget Rules for posting campaign signs Efforts to honor fallen Overland Park Police […]
Overland Park Police officers will be out at your local Target stores during the month of August to collect school supplies for local students. The department’s Community Policing unit will collect supplies for Blue Valley School District and Shawnee Mission School District students. Officers will collect: Boxes of 24 Crayola crayons Boxes of 8 Crayola […]
Friday night, Overland Park Police officers monitoring a protest near 116th and Quivira arrested four people. Prior to the protest, the Overland Park Police Department held conversations with both the protest organizers and residents living near the expected protest area. The Department also received information that there may be counterprotests during the planned protest. Beginning […]
High school students looking to make a difference in their community have a chance to do so this upcoming school year. Applications are now open for the 2020-2021 Teen Council. Overland Park’s Teen Council helps students get to know the City’s government, meet students from other schools, and contribute to the community with service projects. […]
It’s a state requirement, can help keep our community moving forward, and is one of the simplest ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Now, Overland Park Mayor Carl Gerlach encourages you to wear a mask. On July 3, Governor Laura Kelly issued Kansas Executive Order 20-52, which requires everyone to wear masks when they […]
Mayor Carl Gerlach is encouraging you to help boost Overland Park’s 2020 census self-response rate. More than 73 percent of Overland Park has filled out the census, but responses are still short of the city’s 2010 census response rate. The census provides leaders with an understanding of who lives in the community and provides direction […]
Overland Park has submitted three applications for Mid-America Regional Council grant funding for planning projects that would enhance understanding of creating sustainable areas in Overland Park. Mid-America Regional Council’s Planning Sustainable Places program assists local cities with strategic planning efforts for site- and project-specific areas. This year, Overland Park submitted applications for assistance with the […]
The Independence Day holiday will affect hours at the following City facilities: Recycling Center The Recycling Center will close at noon on Friday, July 3. It will be closed Saturday, July 4. The Recycling Center will reopen Tuesday, July 8. City Hall City Hall will be closed Friday, July 3. It will reopen Monday, July […]