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Mayor’s Message for September 2025

Hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community in his September video message. This month, the mayor shares details about: The 2026 budget, Trail wayfinding and opportunities to provide feedback, And the City’s new flag! Watch the Mayor’s Message below. […]

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69Express: Upcoming overnight ramp closures

As part of the 69Express project, ramps along U.S. 69 will close overnight beginning Friday, September 12 to allow crews to complete paving operations. The College Boulevard to northbound U.S. 69 and the westbound College Boulevard to eastbound I-435 on-ramps will close from 7 p.m. on September 12 through 10 a.m. on September 13. The […]

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Pop-up meetings planned for OP Trail Wayfinding Plan

Share your feedback on how to improve trail navigation and access for the Indian Creek and Tomahawk Creek trails! The City will host two interactive pop-up engagement meetings in September on the trails: Friday, Sept. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Corporate Woods leg of the Indian Creek Trail, near 9300 Indian Creek […]

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City Council approves 2026 Budget

The Overland Park City Council approved the 2026 City Budget on Monday, Sept. 8. The budget is $498.6 million, with the 2026 General Fund Operating Budget portion of the Budget totaling $184,085,000, which is a 6% increase over the 2025 General Fund Operating Budget. However, the City’s property tax rate is not increasing – it […]

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Overland Park approves new flag

The Overland Park City Council approved a new City flag. The new flag features: A red oak tree, included in the City brand, which represents Overland Park’s official city tree, its “Tree City USA” designation and the park-like community Chevron shapes, which represent Overland Park’s forward-thinking nature and our position as a top city to […]

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A Night of Art and Nature: Terra Luna returns to the Arboretum

Experience the magic of Terra Luna, a dazzling event created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where art and nature merge. Presented by The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park, this captivating production will feature live music, dance and aerial displays […]

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Get ready to recycle this fall

Fall is a great time to clean out your garage or basement! Instead of tossing your used items in the trash, consider recycling them at one of the City’s upcoming events: Large Appliance and Document Shredding EventSaturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to noonBlue Valley North High School, 12200 Lamar Ave. Drop off large appliances […]

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National Preparedness Month: Small steps, big impact

Storms, floods, tornadoes, snow and ice—emergencies can strike fast.  September marks FEMA’s National Preparedness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that can strike without warning. The 2025 theme, Preparedness Starts at Home, is all about building confidence through simple, everyday steps. Your first line of defense? Stay […]

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Program Extended: Save money on your building permit when incorporating renewable energy options

The City of Overland Park extended and expanded its program that encourages solar energy and electric vehicle readiness construction.  The program provides discounts on solar-ready and electric vehicle-ready projects. “Solar-ready zones” are designated areas on a building’s roof for the installation of solar panels. “Electric-vehicle-ready” projects are designed to accommodate wired circuits that can be […]

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