🌱 Patch AM: How will Overland Park’s new walkability rules change your neighborhood?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Overland Park's new walkability rules change your neighborhood?
• Planning ahead for 2027? See what VISION is bringing to Overland Park.
• How does Blue Valley North stack up in new Kansas school rankings?

Also on today's calendar: After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Overland Park's new development rules aim to make the city more walkable (kshb.com) — Overland Park is overhauling its development rules to require sidewalks in all new projects and make neighborhoods more walkable, with full implementation expected by spring 2027. City leaders say the Unified Development Ordinance will add trails, improve sidewalk repair staffing, and simplify zoning into new "character" districts to boost housing options and safety for pedestrians and e-scooter riders.
   

• VISION opens applications for 2027 awards and scholarships (aftermarketmatters.com) — Overland Park will host the VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo March 4–7, 2027, and applications are now open for its industry awards and training scholarships. Automotive technicians, advisors, shop owners and educators can seek recognition or funding for four days of training, including a new scholarship honoring co-founder Jerry Holcom. Local professionals can apply online by January 8, 2027.
   

• This suburban high school is best in Wichita metro, U.S. News and World Report says (kansas.com) — Overland Park's Blue Valley North High School ranks just ahead of Andover High in U.S. News' statewide list, helping frame how Wichita-area schools compare to top Kansas districts. The story spotlights Andover High and Andover Central's strong test scores and graduation rates while positioning Blue Valley North as a benchmark suburban school. It's useful context for families tracking statewide high school performance.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Overland Park

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Thursday August 20
• BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
  Overland Trail Elementary 6225 W. 133rd St., Overland Park, KS 66209
  5:00 pm
• Back to School Night (teachers only stay 5:00 - 6:00)
  Oak Hill Elementary 10200 W. 124th St., Overland Park, KS 66213
  5:00 pm
Friday August 21
• School Picture Day!
  Blue Valley Northwest High School Aux Gym
  7:35 am
Saturday August 22
• After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
  , Overland Park
  9:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• Volleyball: Blue Valley Northwest vs Basehor-Linwood (Junior Varsit
  Blue Valley Northwest High Basehor-Linwood High School Main Gym
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball: Blue Valley Northwest vs Basehor-Linwood (Level C)
  Blue Valley Northwest High Basehor-Linwood High School Auxiliary Gym
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball: Blue Valley Northwest vs Basehor-Linwood (Varsity)
  Blue Valley Northwest High Basehor-Linwood High School Main Gym
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball: Blue Valley Northwest vs Olathe North (Level C)
  Blue Valley Northwest High Basehor-Linwood High School Auxiliary Gym
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball: Blue Valley Northwest vs Olathe North (Junior Varsity)
  Blue Valley Northwest High Basehor-Linwood High School Main Gym
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• LS Family Visit Day
  The Pembroke Hill Lower School 400 West 51st St, Kansas City, MO 64112
  8:00 am
• 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm (3 lanes) - Short Course →
  Shawnee Mission School District Aquatics Center SMSD Aquatic Center - 17251 W. 87th St. Parkway Lenexa KS
  4:30 pm
• Dining Partner Night @ The Bar
  Trailwood Elementary School mention TW for 10% back to school
  5:00 pm
• Regular Board Meeting →
  Johnson County Parks and Recreation -
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please help me find my tabby Rudy.
  Any information would be really helpful. Thank you! Someone posted this found cat. Could it be yours? (Nextdoor Town Center)
• I finished my acrylic painting "Gathering Strength".
  I love watching the formation if storm clouds. (Nextdoor Friends and Neighbors)

• Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Overland Park. Apply here.
• Hy-Vee posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Overland Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Leawood

• LEGO opens new store at Leawood's Town Center Crossing (johnsoncountypost.com)
• Leawood 2024 non-profits ranked by total revenue (jocotoday.com)
• 7 Top Spots for Milkshakes in Kansas City (inkansascity.com)

Olathe

• Olathe non-profits with the highest total revenue in 2024 (jocotoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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