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City of Overbrook Monthly Newsletter.
Downtown Overbrook Beautification Survey
3/10/2025
The City of Overbrook is working with students from Washburn University to come up with a plan for Maple Street Beautification. If you'd like to help by taking a Downtown Overbrook Beautification Survey, please visit Downtown Overbrook Beautification Survey Thank you!
Maple Street Sidewalk Improvements Request for Quotation
2/18/2025
Click here to access the RFQ for our Maple Street Sidewalk Improvements project. Feel free to call us at City Hall if you have any questions.
17th Annual Steve Cross Memorial Children's Fishing Derby
2/15/2025
Overbrook Parks and Recreation is gearing up for the 17th Annual Steve Cross Memorial Children's Fishing Derby. The Derby will be held April 26th. Entry is free for children 16 and under.
Summer Camp
2/15/2025
Summer Camp will start the last week of May. We will be utilizing the same facilities as last year. We are currently planning activities for the summer. If you would like more information for the Summer Camp, please contact the Parks and Rec director at (785) 219-9060 or send an email to OPR@overbrookks.com.
Gymnasium Walking Hours
2/14/2025
Overbrook Parks and Recreation has opened the Overbrook Rural High School Gymnasium for walkers from 10:30AM-11:30AM Monday through Friday except on holidays. There will be a city hall employee there for the walking time.
Need a new American Flag?
2/14/2025
Bring your tattered and weather-worn US flag and exchange it for a new American made 3x5 USA flag for $25. You can get one at American Legion Post #239 at their First Saturday Biscuits and Gravy or stop by City Hall.
Pride Garden Flags
2/14/2025
Pride still has garden flags available for $20.00. These can be purchased at City Hall and the Dentist Office.
Overbrook Community Chest Drive
12/3/2024
It is Community Chest Drive time again! Each year it gives us the opportunity to help deserving organizations in one big drive rather than giving to each one separately. For more information check out this form: Overbrook Community Chest Drive.
4th Friday Work Session
11/20/2024
We will be holding our 4th Friday Work Session on November 22nd at noon at City Hall. We will be reviewing possible updates to our Utility Billing Policy and looking at training options. As this is a work session, no final decisions will be made.
OCED county-wide LOVE Local campaign
11/19/2024
As the holiday season gets into full swing, Osage County Economic Development is excited to launch a county-wide LOVE Local campaign. Osage County has partnered with the Kansas Department of Commerce to Kick-Off the LOVE, Kansas campaign designed to recruit former residents to return to their Kansas roots, aiming to fill job vacancies and to boost the local economy. Overbrook will soon have a banner off 56-Highway highlighting the campaign.
Overbrook Community Foundation 2024 Club/Organization Grant
10/16/2024
The Overbrook Community Foundation (OCF) will be awarding two $500 grants to clubs and organizations for projects or programs that improve the overall quality of life for Overbrook citizens and the surrounding community. For more information check out their application: OCF Grant Application.
Overbrook Police Department Halloween Safety Contest
10/4/2024
The Overbrook Police Department will sponsor the inaugural Halloween Safety Contest! All interested children are invited to participate. Each week in October, children will have small tasks to complete to learn about health and safety. The tasks will include: eating healthy, completing homework, no timeouts or disciplinary issues at home or school and asking a police officer or teacher for a safety tip. Parents will keep track of their children's progress and report it to the Overbrook Police Department at policechiefcarlson442@overbrookks.com. All children who successfully complete the weekly tasks will receive a glow stick and have the opportunity to be escorted in a police car for trick or treating in Overbrook on October 31st!