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🌱 Patch AM: How Overland Park’s library is doubling as a local job center
Also check out HRT Dine-out at Chipotle on the Overland Park Patch calendar
Good day Overland Park! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Overland Park's library is doubling as a local job center
- What Overland Park's support for Kansas' new housing law really means
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
- Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Your Library: Connecting job seekers with support for their next step (johnsoncountypost.com) — Weekly job-search workshops and hiring events are now running at the Central Resource Library in Overland Park, giving local job seekers direct access to Workforce Partnership career experts. Smaller sessions focus on resumes, mature workers, and one-on-one coaching that's already helping residents regain confidence and land new positions. You can find more details and related resources through Johnson County Library. 
• Kansas' new by-right housing law forcing NEJC cities to revisit zoning — whether they like it or not (johnsoncountypost.com) — Kansas' new by-right housing law is reshaping how cities handle zoning, and Overland Park stands out for supporting the change and starting to update its development codes. Nearby cities like Prairie Village, Roeland Park and Westwood are reluctantly revising rules to comply, debating impacts on single-family neighborhoods, infrastructure and accessory dwelling units. Expect more local discussions as cities interpret the law's requirements.
📸 Around Overland Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Overland Park
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- HRT Dine-out at Chipotle
Heartland Elementary 12775 Goodman St., Overland Park, KS 66213
4:00 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 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 Olathe North (Varsity)
Blue Valley Northwest High Basehor-Linwood High School Main Gym
6:00 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 - Back to School Night
Brookridge Elementary School 9920 Lowell, Overland Park , KS 66212
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Overland Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Leawood Foundation Meeting →
Leawood, KS Calendar, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood
4:30 pm - Planning Commission →
Leawood, KS Calendar, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood
6:00 pm - Stormwater Management Committee →
Leawood, KS Calendar, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood
7:30 am - Individual and Class Photos
Sunrise Point Elementary 15800 Roe Ave., Overland Park, KS 66224
8:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Residents and Staff Members Collaborate at Tallgrass Creek —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
- Hello all!
Today is Friday, August 21 and Tiny Pantry Times has produce! Distribution will start promptly at 4 PM. The address is 7450 CONSER Overland Park, KS… (Nextdoor 75th and Metcalf) - Found: small older female beagle.
Has vet tags and collar but no name or owner info. Vet is closed so we have her at our home for now. If she is yours please give us a call. 923-485… (Nextdoor Willow Bend At The Village)
- Raymond Management Company posted a job opening for Hotel Housekeeper / Room Attendant in Overland Park. Apply here.
- The University of Kansas Health System posted a job opening for Patient Registration Representative -- Indian Creek Hospital Admitting in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Overland Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leawood
- TRAGEDY: Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift Likely To Ditch Leawood (tonyskansascity.com)
- Trader Joe's announces opening date for Merriam, Kansas, location (kmbc.com)
- Gov. Kelly selects magistrate judge to fill vacant Johnson Co. district court position (wibw.com)
Olathe
- (USA) Maintenance Supervisor - Manufacturing-2 (walmart.com)
- Kansas City's Best Homeschool Enrichment Programs and Activities (kcparent.com)
Ok Overland Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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