Positively impact our planet – one bingo square at a time! From planting native plants in your yard to recycling at the Recycling Center, there’s something for everyone on the Earth Day Bingo card. Each activity is designed to promote sustainability while having fun. Make sure to snap a photo of yourself completing Earth Day […]
To promote safe and attentive driving in work zones across the country and in our own community, the Department of Transportation designates April 15-19 as National Work Zone Awareness Week. This week emphasizes the importance of caution and vigilance when navigating construction zones. Keep the safety of construction workers, fellow drivers and yourself in mind […]
Get ready for the return of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and specialty items as the Overland Park Farmers’ Market kicks off its season on Saturday, April 20. Following opening weekend, expect a growing number of vendors to join the market each week! Before you browse the aisles, plan ahead for Farmers’ Market fun by reviewing […]
Both directions of College Boulevard at U.S. 69 will close nightly from April 14 to April 19 for bridge girder setting as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked. Closure Periods: 5 p.m. Sunday, April 14 to 6:30 a.m. Monday, April 15 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 15 to 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 16 6:30 […]
Both directions of 119th Street at U.S. 69 will close on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. for bridge demolition as part of the 69 Express project. Ramps will remain open to right turns only. Detours will be marked. Lanes will reopen by 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 14. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project […]
Overland Park snow crews prepare to handle anything Mother Nature sends our way each winter by training drivers, practicing routes and coordinating schedules to ensure swift and efficient responses to winter weather events. With April 1 marking the official end to the snow season, totals for 2023-2024 include: Nine winter weather event responses. 9.8 inches […]
A very important piece of mail may be in your mailbox. The City is sending out the Citywide Survey this spring to a sampling of Overland Park residents. The survey measures the community’s satisfaction with the services and programs the City provides. Elected officials and City staff use the survey’s results to determine strategies for […]
Southbound lanes on U.S. 69 from 119th Street to Blue Valley Parkway will close to traffic nightly between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Tuesday, April 9-Friday, April 12 for bridge work as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build a new express toll […]
Overland Park proudly supports SevenDays and its mission to combat hate by fostering kindness and understanding across our community. SevenDays is a local nonprofit organization determined to make our community more inclusive and nurturing by creating a wave of positive change, one kind act at a time. To honor the memory of three lives lost […]
Did you know the City will help cover materials and labor costs to install certain stormwater treatment projects? Overland Park’s Stormwater Cost Share Program, Contain the Rain, encourages residents and business owners to incorporate stormwater management strategies that capture, slow down or soak up stormwater, reducing runoff and improving water quality. Eligible projects include: Rain […]