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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled $500 million in food bank funding, which caused Harvesters to lose 41,000 cases of food from its Emergency Food Assistance Program that delivers 2.4 million pounds annually. Harvesters now serves over 900 nonprofits and 340,000 people across 27 counties—local agencies are urging food and monetary donations as demands rise. FOX 4 KC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Officials in Johnson County reported Tuesday evening that the school bond vote passed—tallying 2,236 yes and 1,581 no—to approve a $100 million bond that will fund a new elementary school, convert Sunflower Elementary into a special needs early childhood center, upgrade playgrounds, improve safety and common spaces at Gardner Edgerton High School, and build a new district service center. KCTV 5
- ➤ Voters approved a $251 million bond in 2023 to upgrade school facilities—this money will replace mobile classrooms with permanent buildings at Cedar Hills and Leawood Elementary Schools. The improvements are set to finish in July so new classrooms can be ready for the next school year. KSHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Overland Park Police Department announced Tuesday it will launch PowerEngage— a software that sends text surveys after calls for service so community members can share feedback. The department said the program will not replace face-to-face interactions and it aims to improve transparency. KCTV 5
- ➤ Overland Park officials announced that starting Sunday, April 6 at 5 p.m., 167th Street from Metcalf Avenue to Antioch Road will close for six months of construction as part of the 69 Express project—U.S. 69 Highway will operate with one lane in both directions until early October when the road and its ramps reopen. The project will add south-facing ramps and upgrade the interchange to improve access on 69 Highway. KCTV 5
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April Improv at Blue Valley
1-3 p.m. — Johnson County Library - Blue Valley — Free entry — Engage in playful improv games with a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.
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Overland Park Farmers Market Opening Day 2025
7:30 a.m. — Matt Ross Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the start of the farming season at this lively market featuring local produce and goods.
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Rock Gods 2.0 - Epic Concert for KidsTLC
6:30-10 p.m. — Guitars and Cadillacs — Benefit concert — Rock out with an electrifying tribute band playing classic hits for a great cause.
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Kansas City Makeup Blowout Sale
10 AM - 5 PM — Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-West — Free entry — Enjoy discounts up to 75% on makeup, skincare, and hair care for the whole family.
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Kids Night Out 2025 with Jordan Davis
5-10 p.m. — Overland Park Convention Center — Tickets available — Celebrate an unforgettable evening with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Jordan Davis at the 29th Annual Kids Night Out.
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Learn to Play Crisis – Vault X
5:30-10 p.m. — Cardboard Corner Cafe — Free entry — Delve into a thrilling narrative as you navigate the dangers of a fallout shelter scenario.
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