Today is census day, the official beginning of the 2020 Census. The census determines how much federal money goes to local communities and local programs. For every household that doesn’t get counted, we lose $39,000 in federal funding over the next ten years. You have probably received invitations in the mail to complete the census. […]
Fireworks Rain Show – July 5
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.
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Fire Department’s annual report now available
The Overland Park Fire Department’s 2019 annual report is now available. The report shares data about the fire department’s operations, focuses on some of the most impactful saves and calls for service, introduces you to staff members, and includes a special section looking back on the department’s 100th year in service. Read this year’s interactive […]
Mayor: Cooperation will help us overcome coronavirus challenges
Beginning Tuesday, March 24, all Kansas-City area and Johnson County residents will be ordered to stay at home except for essential needs. Hear from Mayor Carl Gerlach about this most recent order and what you can do to keep the community well. You can learn more about this order and what is considered “essential” on the Johnson […]
City cancels upcoming governing body meetings
In response to the rapidly-changing coronavirus situation and in an effort to ensure the safety and health of our community, the City of Overland Park will take the following steps Monday evening: Tonight’s Finance, Administration and Economic Development Committee, Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings will occur as scheduled. The public seating area […]
OP named a happiest city in America
Overland Park is one of the happiest cities in America, according to personal finance website Wallethub. Wallethub ranks cities based on a variety of factors, including opportunities to have positive mental states, healthy bodies, strong social connections, job satisfaction and financial well-being. Overland Park came in number 15 on the list of cities across the […]
Overview Spring 2020
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 Spring 2020 features articles about Count Me In JoCo, the effort to ensure everyone in our community counts in the 2020 Census. OP60, the City’s 60th […]
Mental Health Task Force accepting applications
Overland Park is accepting applications for members of the City’s first mental health task force through March 10. The group will develop recommendations to support and equip public service personnel in managing situations involving critical mental health needs. “Together, with the right tools and information, we can work to achieve a cutting edge approach to […]
State of the City: Mayor to focus on strategic leadership efforts that improve OP
Mayor Carl Gerlach’s 2020 State of the City speech will look ahead to the City’s biggest priorities while sharing the intentional leadership actions that have made Overland Park an award-winning place to live, work, and play for 60 years. The mayor will address top priorities for Overland Park’s future, including: Expansion of U.S. 69, and […]
Club 27 named Golden Fork Award winner
The restaurant at Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Club‘s has a menu worth its weight in gold, according to Golf Inc. Magazine. The magazine named Club 27 first-place winner in its 2020 international Golden Fork Award competition. The competition highlights the best of the best dining facilities at public and private golf clubs around the world. “What a great […]
Overland Park goes red for the Kansas City Chiefs
You can feel it in the air and see it on the streets. The excitement is growing in Overland Park in honor of the Kansas City Chiefs and the team’s first trip to the Super Bowl in 50 years. At tonight’s City Council meeting, Mayor Carl Gerlach will read a proclamation recognizing the team’s excellent […]
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