I have been looking around quite a bit, currently live in OP and plan to move to a better apartment since I am about to get married. Are there any recommendations with 1 bedroom and at least washer and dryer hookups?

Any recommendations for optometrists for 65 year old? Dr. Hemphill retired and I"m searching for someone more in tune with an older patient.

Hello everybody,

I am all set to move to Overland Park, Lenexa, or Olathe in the next month or so. I’ll be coming with my wife and children.

I am wondering if there are any local recommendations in terms of apartments. This includes places to consider and places to avoid.

We are looking for a 3 bedroom. Budget of up to $2400 per month. Preferably somewhere not next to a major highway (one of the options in Lenexa is next to a giant interchange).

I am not from the area. I have never been to the area. So I have no idea what to expect.

Also if you have any daycare, restaurant, and general activity recommendations they would be appreciated as well.

Looking forward to the Midwest

Any suggestions for local pest control companies for BAT removal? Thanks

Does anyone know a good local web developer that works with trades or home service businesses?

I have a garage door company and looking to get some help with my website. Mainly want to build it out more and improve SEO.

Would rather find someone local that has experience with this type of business. Not really looking for a big marketing company.

Anyone you would recommend?

Hi all I’m not needing to move until January but I’m struggling while researching apartments. My budget is quite low and I’m wanting in unit washer and dryer. I’d love a pool but it’s not a need. And the also just safe area and clean. I work in prairie village near mission farms. I’m looking for op area, prairie village, mission, or even kcmo but still in a safe area!! Please let me know anything helps!!

Anyone know what’s causing all these sirens near Metcalf?

i just moved to OP and am in dire need of a dermaplane facial! does anyone have any recommendations?? maybe on the cheaper side as well.

Hey OP! 👋 Chase here from Cardboard Corner Cafe. We are in the process of moving to a new events platform, so wanted to flag that plus a few upcoming things we're excited about.

**New recurring events calendar:** https://events.cardboardcornerkc.com — one-stop spot for everything happening in the shop week to week: weekly Warhammer 40k, Killteam, Infinity, and Age of Sigmar open plays, Commander MTG and Marvel Champions nights, board game learn-to-plays, Paizo Organized Play (Pathfinder/Starfinder), ongoing RPG campaigns like Salvage Union, The Walking Dead TTRPG, and Brindlewood Bay, plus miniature painting classes.

A few highlights coming up:

🎴 Tehradim: Gold and Steel Launch Event (Sat Sept 12, 11am–8pm) — local KC studio DGS Games (makers of Freeblades) launches their new deck-builder. Free demo slots all day, copies available to buy.

🏴‍☠️ Talk Like a Pirate Weekend (Fri Sept 18 – Sat Sept 19) — six free Pirate Borg one-shots across the weekend, new-player friendly, with guest GMs Zac Goins (Limithron) and Will Tramp. A couple sessions are already more than half full.

🗡️ Midnight Hunt: a Daggerheart Epic (Sun Oct 11) — gothic horror one-shot in the Dark Heart of Andaluria with The Tipsy Bard. Cosplay encouraged, two ticket tiers, 18+.

⚔️ Smorgasborg 2026 (Sat Oct 17) — a full day of "Borg" system RPG one-shots (Berserkr, Fomoria, Dukk Borg), $5 each, beginner friendly.

Full links to each event, our Discord, and socials are in the top comment 👇

Hope to see some of you around the table soon!

Hello friends, anybody have a rec for a housekeeper for my mom? She’s near Switzer and 69 highway/119th and Quivira area up in the Kensington subdivisions. She’s older but doing fine, she’s just in a mood where she doesn’t want to vacuum and dust. Every 2 weeks sounds about right. Someone friendly would be great, strong English not necessary as long as basic communication works. There is a well behaved cat, not stated as a warning,but just in case of any allergy. I live out of town so I don’t know anybody. DM’s are open. Thank you so much!

Im looking for recommendations on aeration and if you also have ideas on how to get rid of crabgrass that would be great.

This may be kinda niche but ever since moving here in May I’ve found all the fast food places around here to have the worst workers I’ve ever seen in my life. Its inescapable. The food is always wrong, poor service, etc.

Is there any locations (tbell, mcdonalds, etc.) that are actually solid?

So far freddies, chickfila, and culvers on 135th are the only ones still gunning for quality service imo.

IT'S OFFICIAL: OVER 130 RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR The Friendship Circle of Kansas City 5K/1K RUN, WALK, ROLL AND FAMILY FESTIVAL!

We are beyond excited! If you are in the Kansas City area, this Sunday, August 30 at the South Creek Corporate Park in Overland Park, Kansas we'll be gathering with families, friends, and neighbors coming together for the inaugural Friendship Circle Family Fun Race and Festival!!

The 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The 1-Mile Family Fun Run follows at 9:00 AM. After that, we're throwing a full Friendship Festival with music, activities, and a whole lot of celebration!! Bounce houses, foam party, cotton candy, face painting, a DJ, and so much more!!

Here's the thing: this race exists to build real friendships between kids and teens with and without disabilities right here in Kansas City. Every single person who registers, runs, walks, or cheers is part of making that happen!!

None of this happens without the incredible partners standing behind us. A massive thank you to:

• BSD Homes, our TITLE SPONSOR!
• Mr. Fix KC
• Fleet Feet Kansas City
• Hy-Vee
• Scheels
• Nuun Hydration

These businesses believed in this event before it was even off the ground, and their support is what makes it possible for kids in this community to find friendship, confidence, and joy.

Huge thanks as well to Overland Park Police Department for being out there and helping keep all of us safe!

134 registered and counting. Let's fill this course. If you haven't signed up yet, now is the time. Bring the whole family. The 1-mile fun run is for everybody, runners and non-runners alike.

And if you want to just be a VOLUNTEER, we'd LOVE to have you!! Message me to let me know!

Register here: runsignup.com/Race/KS/OverlandPark/FriendshipCircleKC5kRace

• SouthCreek Corporate Park, Overland Park, KS
• 5K: 8:00 AM
• 1-Mile Fun Run: 9:00 AM

We'll see you at the start line!!!!

Hey!
I’m 21F and my boyfriend is 22M! We think it would be really fun to start a little friend group with other couples and actually have people to do things with!
We’d love to find people who are down for things like movie nights, game nights, baseball games, fun date nights, roadtrips, karaoke, Bible study, festivals, concerts, bowling, trying new restaurants, arts & crafts, bonfires, hiking, random day trips, and just hanging out together!
We’re hoping to find genuine friendships where everyone can actually become close and have a little group to make memories with.
I’m thinking about maybe starting a group chat? Who knows. Comment some ideas let me know if anyone’s interested?

Just like the title says. I’m getting back into the envelope system to be better about budget monthly income. It doesn’t make sense to pull out cash for rent, utilities, subscriptions, etc. Are there any banks that offer buckets in their online form to distribute these funds? Preferably banks that have brick and mortar locations, just in case.

First, avoid this area if you are going South on quivira because Quivira and College going south is closed. I saw a fire truck and the shell of a pickup truck. It must have caught on fire or exploded or something. Does anyone know what happened? Was the person ok?

Does anyone have recommendations or experiences with swim schools in the area? We have an almost 4 month old we want to get started with lessons. We live super close to the Aqua Tots in Prairie Village, but open to other options if they’re worth it! Also interested if you have any places to avoid. Thanks!

Which restaurant in the area has the best spinach dip, in your opinion? I had some the other day from the Cheesecake Factory and was upset because of how mid it was lol. I could make it myself, but I wouldn’t mind spending a little money on some really good dip from an actual restaurant. Any recs?

Hi all! I’m looking for a gym that offers group fitness at an affordable price. Thanks in advance

Anybody know what's going on with the dirt pile on 119th and Nall? I know they had big plans for a mixed-use business park and started grading in 2021. Then it just turned into weeds and the hope the Royals would take ownership of it. Once that fell through, it's still the same dirt and weeds like it's been for years now. The latest OP planning commission didn't say anything except they rezoned it recently. Anybody have insight on when the expect to get this eyesore looking like something again? The timeline of 5-10 years is stated but was that from 2021 or 5-10 more years from 2026?

From the August 2026 OP Planning Commission PDF:

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Redevelopment and expansion of the 207-acre Aspiria Campus, located at the northwest corner of 119th Street and Nall Avenue, began in 2021 and is planned to continue for several years. Additionally, the site has been rezoned as a planned mixed-use district. In 2025, Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, a restaurant and entertainment attraction opened, and construction began on additional commercial development including an AC Hotel by Marriott and two restaurants on the undeveloped portion of the campus at the northwest corner of 119th Street and Nall Avenue.

Approved plans for the Aspiria Campus include 1.1 million square feet of new Class-A officespace, 400,000 square feet of retail, 600 multi-family units and 120 hotel units. Buildout is anticipated to take five to ten years, and when completed have the capacity to host 41,000 people within the site.

What’s the scuttlebutt on the Tanner’s that’s supposed to be moving in to the old Lamar’s location on the KU Edward’s campus? I saw they have the coming soon sign up but it seems like it’s been like 8-9 months since the Lamar’s closed and it looks like nothing has really been done in the space.

I also heard there was a plan for the Lamar’s to open back up in the former Sarpino’s location. Any insider info on if that’s still happening?

Just moved here and in Colorado we had a decent amount of mobile bike mechanics. Super convenient.

Anyone doing that here? But if you have a recommendation for a shop (or even an independent person) I’m open to that as well.

Thanks!

Hi everyone! We’re starting a new run club in Overland Park. The plan is for Saturday morning runs + a little social hour afterward at a local cafe. Just looking to meet some people, get outside, and build a fun community. First run is Sept. 5! Follow along on Instagram @goodpacekc if you’re interested :)

EDIT: here is the Strava club link https://strava.app.link/KFD9prIlP5b