The coronavirus stay-at-home order has presented challenges for many, and opportunities to give, for others. If you are able to help or support others, including neighbors, friends, co-workers, or an organization that provides service to those in need, please do so. If you need help during this difficult time, know there are resources available. Some […]
Go above and beyond in your next video conference meeting. Zoom backgrounds, showcasing some of the most iconic sights in Overland Park, are now available. Click to open any of the images below. Then right-click to download the image to your computer and follow Zoom’s steps to install them as a virtual background: Log in […]
Development of Overland Park’s 2021 operating budget is under way. First, we want to know what you think. Share your thoughts on the 2021 budget online. Your comments at the beginning of the process provide feedback for the Governing Body, City Manager, and City staff during development of the City’s annual operating budget. Use the […]
For the first time ever, Overland Park’s City Council will meet entirely via virtual meeting on Monday night. Monday’s 7:30 p.m. City Council meeting agenda includes appointments of mental health task force members, an update to the building code, agreements for engineering services, and more. City staff and the full City Council will attend the […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]