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Good morning to you Overland Park! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Peek inside Overland Park's $5.8M home with its own dog spa
  • How Overland Park is honoring 9/11 and inviting you Friday morning
  • How strong is Overland Park's housing market compared with other cities?

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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  • Seeking Small Exterior Painting Contractor
    Can anyone recommend a small painting contractor that also handles exterior trim repair/replacement? I'm not looking for one of the large painting… (Nextdoor Woodstock Park)
  • Looking for a licensed electrician.
    Need to run power from house to an above ground hot tub. Create a new outlet outside. Things like that. (Nextdoor Mission)
  • T-Mobile US, Inc. posted a job opening for MSC Source to Pay Manager - International Accounts Payable Manager in Overland Park. Apply here.
  • Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Steward I - Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Overland Park here.

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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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