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City of Overbrook Monthly Newsletter.

Overbrook Community Foundation Grant

9/23/2025

The Overbrook Community Foundation (OCF) will be awarding two $500.00 grants to clubs and organizations for projects or programs that improve the overall quality of life for Overbrook citizens and the surrounding community. Priority will be given to projects or activities that support these areas: Arts/Culture, Beautification/Restoration, Community Engagement, Education, or Healthy Lifestyles and must be implemented in the following calendar year.

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Would you like an Email Newsletter?

9/19/2025

We’ve heard from some of our wonderful neighbors outside the city limits who’d love to stay in the loop with Overbrook news — and we think that’s fantastic! If you’d like to receive the Overbrook City Newsletter by email, just send a quick message to blang@overbrookks.com and we’ll gladly add you to our mailing list. We’re so grateful for every member of our extended community — your support, spirit, and involvement help make Overbrook a vibrant and joyful place to live, work, and grow. Let’s keep the connection strong!

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City Street Project Update

9/3/2025

Due to weather delays earlier this summer, the City Street Project has been postponed. The contractor is currently behind schedule, and the estimated start time has now been moved to late September.

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Overbrook City Park Planters Get a Colorful Facelift—and a Cultural Boost

9/2/2025

Overbrook City Park just received a vibrant makeover that’s turning heads and warming hearts. Thanks to the ongoing dedication of Overbrook PRIDE, Inc., the park’s eight large planters have been lovingly maintained since their installation in 2006.

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Car Seat Safety Checks

8/28/2025

The OPD will be popping up at the Overbrook Farmers Market throughout the summer offering free car seat safety checks. Stop by to make sure your little ones are riding safely! Prefer a scheduled appointment? Call us at (785) 665-7230 to set one up.

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Garden Flags

8/28/2025

Garden-sized Overbrook city flags are still available for purchase from PRIDE—just $20 each. You can pick one up at City Hall or the Dentist Office

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Need a new American Flag?

8/28/2025

Retire your worn or weathered U.S. flag with honor and receive a brand-new, American-made 3x5 flag for just $25. No flag to trade in? No problem—you can still purchase one. Flags are available at City Hall.

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Community Improvement Application Public Hearing Notice

8/27/2025

The City of Overbrook, KS, on behalf of the Overbrook Historical Society & Museum will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 27th, at 6:00pm in the Overbrook City Hall located at 401 Maple St, Overbrook, KS 66524, for the purpose of considering an application to be submitted to the Kansas Department of Commerce for Small Cities Community Development Block Grant funds under the Community Facilities: Large Grants category.

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Back to School Cop Out

7/16/2025

The Overbrook Police Department will host an end of summer vacation event for kids and families on Monday, August 18th from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. Froggy and the Whale will be providing free snow cones to kids and The Purple Palette will be doing face painting. Overbrook PD officers will also have police vehicles and equipment on display for children to explore.

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