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In today's newsletter:
- Will Overland Park’s third e-bike gamble finally pay off?
- Could Prairie Village’s monkey debate change exotic pet rules near you?
- Overland Park family mourns the passing of Sara “Sally” Ann Duffy
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 53 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 53, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Overland Park narrowly approves $345K e-bike program despite past failures (kctv5.com) — Overland Park’s City Council has narrowly approved spending up to $345,000 on a new RideKC e-bike pilot, plus ongoing maintenance costs, aiming to launch before the 2026 World Cup. The program would add 60 city-funded e-bikes to an existing local fleet, create hubs at major destinations, and link riders to Kansas City and Lenexa, despite skepticism after two earlier bike-share failures. 
• Johnson County city may ban pet monkeys. The only owner is fighting to keep hers (kansascity.com) — Prairie Village is weighing a ban on pet monkeys after a local spider monkey scratched a child and an officer, prompting a broader look at exotic animal rules. Overland Park is mentioned among nearby cities that still allow some private primate ownership, highlighting how Johnson County’s patchwork regulations could eventually influence what local residents can keep as pets.
• Sara 'Sally' Ann Duffy (johnsoncountypost.com) — Family and friends in Overland Park are mourning Sara “Sally” Ann Duffy, whose niece Theresa Duffy lives here and was among the loved ones at her side when she passed in Lenexa on December 9. The longtime Iowa educator and devoted animal lover requested cremation without services, and her family suggests memorial donations to the Sisters of Saint Mary Monastery or the ASPCA.
📸 Around Overland Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Overland Park
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- Winter Play - "The Snow Must Go On!"
Westridge Middle School , Both Gyms & Stage , Overland Park
7:00 pm - Winter Parties
Cottonwood Point Elementary , 10521 W. 129th St. , Overland Park
5:00 pm - Early Dismissal
Mission Trail Elementary , 13200 Mission Road , Leawood
5:45 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am (4 lanes) - Short Course
SMSD Aquatic Center , 17251 W. 87th St. Parkway , Lenexa
7:00 am - Toddler Time
De Soto, KS Calendar , 32905 W. 84th , De Soto
8:30 am - Board of Zoning Appeals
Mission Hills Calendar Mission Hills, KS 66208
9:00 am - Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Meeting
Leawood, KS Calendar , 4800 Town Center Drive , Leawood
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (2 lanes) - Short Course
SMSD Aquatic Center , 17251 W. 87th St. Parkway , Lenexa
6:00 pm - Winter Water-land Bingo at Family Night | Lenexa Public Market
Lenexa Public Market , 8750 Penrose Ln , Lenexa
6:00 pm - Holiday Spirit Week- Polar Express Day- Wear PJs
Tomahawk Elem Olathe, KS 66062 - Gingerbread House Day for Pre-K
Tomahawk Elem Olathe, KS 66062 - Ugly Sweater - Spirit Day
Black Bob Elem Olathe, KS 66062
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Lost dog. Foxhound ( 2 yr old male) ran away after being treated at Urgent Vet at 135th & Metcalf, OP. He has a hydration pack on his back - or… (Nextdoor Rolling Woods) - Hi neighbors.
Looking for personal recommendations for an excellent veterinarian for my Tibetan Mastiff. Please share only vets you’ve actually used and trust — I… (Nextdoor Estates of Ironhorse)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Overland Park. Apply here.
- Hilton posted a job opening for Room Attendant - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City Overland Park in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Overland Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Olathe
- Olathe City Council appoints first female city manager (fox4kc.com)
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