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Also on today's calendar: General Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. In the market for an at-home dog spa? Overland Park home on sale for $5.7M has one (kansascity.com) — A luxury Overland Park home in the Farm at Garnet Hill neighborhood is on the market for about $5.8 million, complete with an elaborate at-home dog spa and resort-style backyard. The 8,366-square-foot lakefront property near Blue Valley schools also features a theater room, golf simulator, gym, smart-home systems, and high-end finishes throughout.
2. Kansas organization cleans up 9/11 memorial ahead of 25-year remembrance (ksn.com) — Overland Park residents are invited to a 9/11 memorial service at the Fire Department Training Center on Friday, Sept. 11, starting at 7:30 a.m., featuring a 21-gun salute. Ahead of the 25-year remembrance, local kindness group SevenDays joined firefighters to clean and refresh the memorial, giving students a hands-on way to learn and serve their community.
3. How does Wichita's real estate market stack up against other cities? See rankings (kansas.com) — Overland Park's housing market ranks 51st out of 300 U.S. cities in WalletHub's 2026 real estate study, and 29th among midsize cities. The report highlights factors like affordability, job market strength, and home value growth, giving local buyers and sellers a snapshot of how Overland Park compares to Wichita and other markets nationwide.
4. KC herbalist, B&B Theatres brew 'botanical magic' fun for 'Practical Magic 2' debut (kansascity.com) — Overland Park moviegoers can join special "Practical Magic 2" events at B&B Theatres Overland Park 16, where KC herbalist Rosie Warren-Thomas will lead hands-on apothecary sessions. On Friday and Saturday evenings, attendees can craft custom herbal tea blends or botanical oils inspired by the film's witchy garden theme.
5. Overland Park family's beloved Shetland Sheepdog featured in new 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' book (johnsoncountypost.com) — An Overland Park dog lover's Shetland Sheepdog, Rhapsody, is the star of a new "Chicken Soup for the Soul" collection about beloved pets. Retired writer Debby Simon shares how her quirky, comforting dog inspired her paid essay and reflects on her lifelong passion for short, personal stories.
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