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🌱 Patch AM: Overland Park doctor-to-be shares happy engagement news with local family
Also, don't miss Pumpkin Patch Near Kansas City: Pumpkin Fest in Weston, Oct 10th - 11th on the Overland Park Patch calendar
Greetings Overland Park! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Overland Park doctor-to-be shares happy engagement news with local family
- How an Overland Park senator would change Kansas data center rules
Also on today's calendar: Pumpkin Patch Near Kansas City: Pumpkin Fest in Weston, Oct 10th - 11th and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 66 degrees.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
- Sunday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jonathan Stiefel and Marisha "Mari" Madhira (kcjc.com) — An Overland Park family is celebrating as Mari Madhira, daughter of Uma K. Madhira of Overland Park, announces her engagement to Jonathan Stiefel of Prairie Village. Mari, a KU School of Medicine graduate now in Houston, and Jonathan, a mechanical engineer, plan a November 22, 2026 wedding in Houston, with strong ties back to Johnson County communities. 
• Fact check: Where do Kansas governor candidates stand on data center regulation? (kansascity.com) — Overland Park state senator Cindy Holscher, now the Democratic nominee for governor, is calling for a statewide moratorium on new data centers over concerns about water use, contamination, and health impacts. Her Republican opponent Ty Masterson opposes a moratorium, arguing existing rules protect ratepayers and that local communities should decide whether to host these large tech projects.
📸 Around Overland Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Overland Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Pumpkin Patch Near Kansas City: Pumpkin Fest in Weston, Oct 10th - 11th →
Historic Weston Orchard & Vineyard, 18545 Co Rd H, Weston
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- FREE MTC Kids Jam →
Midwest Trust Center, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park
9:00 am - MTC Kids Jam - Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights →
Midwest Trust Center, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park
10:00 am - Open Play: Star Wars Legion →
Cardboard Corner Cafe Overland Park, 9240 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park
10:00 am - Mini Painting – NMM Gold →
Cardboard Corner Cafe Overland Park, 9240 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park
12:00 pm - Overland Park Worship Services →
Nave in OP, 5500 W. 91st Street, Overland Park - The 15th Anniversary of The OVERRUN Ovarian Cancer 5K →
Overland Park KS - Open Play: Warcry →
Cardboard Corner Cafe Overland Park, 9240 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park
11:00 am - What's Making Us Sick? The Hidden Root Causes of Dis-ease →
Very Well KC, 7905 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park
1:00 pm - High School Student Life →
Student Life Basement, 5500 W. 91st Street, Overland Park
5:00 pm - Pickleball →
Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell Ave, Overland Park
9:00 am - Oktoberfest →
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It's a Family Affair at Tallgrass Creek —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
- Has anyone lost this dog?
It is currently on 156th Ter west of Switzer.- update- Oreo is home! (Nextdoor Colton Lake Estates) - Jordan is Fantastic!
I got my black lab groomed and Jordan found the right product to help him soothe his seasonal allergies and Im noticing less shedding between the… (Nextdoor Hanover)
- Post Acute Medical - PAM Health, LLC posted a job opening for Hospital Unit Secretary (HUC) - FT Days | Overland Park Rehab in Overland Park. Apply here.
- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Overland Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leawood
- Former President Obama is coming to Overland Park this weekend. What for? (johnsoncountypost.com)
- Prairie Village, Roeland Park amend conversion therapy bans after Kansas AG demands repeal (johnsoncountypost.com)
- How Megapastor Adam Hamilton Could Break the GOP's Hold on Kansas (wordandway.org)
Olathe
- Olathe police, FBI celebrate new law enforcement training center grand opening (kshb.com)
- See what Santa Fe and I-35 could look like after Olathe's $199M overhaul (kansascity.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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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