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Posted on: November 30, 2023

TRASH AMNESTY WEEK IS DECEMBER 26TH TO 30TH, 2023

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Trash Amnesty Week! For your trash pick up from Tuesday, Dec. 26th through Saturday, Dec. 30th, you can put out unlimited trash bags on your regular trash pick up day without purchasing bag tags. There will be a one day delay due to the Christmas Holiday....

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Posted on: November 29, 2023

Weekly News, Events and Updates - Week of November 27, 2023

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Click on this link to see the full weekly update.  

If you would like to receive the weekly update via email, you can sign up here.

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

2024 Citizen Academy Now Accepting Applications!

Citizens Academy

Have you wanted to know more about why certain businesses are/are not in Roeland Park? If so, consider joining the next Citizen Academy. Learn more by following this link.

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Community News
Posted on: November 27, 2023

Evergy Electric Rate Update

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Kansas City area customers including Roeland Park residents will receive a 4.75% rate decrease. See full press release from Evergy here.

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Posted on: September 21, 2023

2023-2024 Fall Leaf Pick Up Schedule and Updates

Fall Leaf Pick Up is Here

PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLACING YOUR LEAVES SHOWN IN THE Leaf Pick Up Brochure  AND THE  instructional video.

 Below is the leaf collection map with pickup dates. There will be a new pick up schedule this year; Public ...

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Posted on: November 22, 2023

Water Treatment Plant Repairs to Start December 28th

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Notice: Trickling Filter Decommissioning at the Nelson Wastewater Treatment Facility is scheduled to start on November 28. During this time, there is an increased potential for odor generation. Find info on the plan & the steps taken to minimize odors...

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Posted on: November 17, 2023

Roeland Park Holiday Tree Lighting and "Brinner" with Santa

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The Roeland Park Tree Lighting Ceremony 

will take place on 

Wednesday, December 6 at 6 p.m. at the 

RP Community Center 4850 Rosewood Dr. 

We hope you'll join us!

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Community News
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Ward 4 Council Seat Vacancy

Roeland Park Ward Map

Ward 4 council seat vacancy will be filled by application and appointment with ratification by the city council. The person appointed will also serve until November 2025. If you live in Ward 4 in Roeland Park and are interested in serving, please fill out...

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Community News
Posted on: November 8, 2023

Holiday Family Adoption Program 2023

Family holiday adoption program

The City plans to adopt Roeland Park families in need this upcoming holiday season. If you would like to donate to this effort please contact Kelley Nielsen at: knielsen@roelandpark.org or call 913-722-2600.
In addition, the City will also be coll...
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Community News
Posted on: November 14, 2023

2023 Holiday Kindness Project

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Want to help spread kindness this Holiday Season right here in Roeland Park?   

Here’s an easy way to do it! Join in the annual Holiday Kindness Project by purchasing $10-$20 gift cards from Roeland Park businesses and dropping them off a...

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Posted on: October 2, 2023

We Need You! Volunteer Opportunities!

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Board or Committee VolunteerComplete an online application in order to submit your interest in volunteering with a City board or committee.Volunteer CommitteesArts Advisory CommitteeBoard of Zoning AppealsCommunity EngagementCommunity FoundationP...

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Community News
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Zoning Code Update Community Forum Video Available

Zonning Community Forum

If you were unable to attend the Community Forum to discuss the City's zoning code updates on November 13th, you can watch the presentation online using this link. It will be located on the Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes page.

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Community News
Posted on: November 7, 2023

Artists Ellen Sweeney, Donna Yeager & Jill Tichnor exhibiting in The George R. Schlegel Gallery

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Artists Ellen Sweeney, Donna Yeager, and Jill Tichnor are exhibiting in The George R. Schlegel Gallery now through January 5th! Stop by Roeland Park City Hall and check out their amazing work. 

The George R. Schlegel Gallery is located at:&nbs...

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Community News
Posted on: October 5, 2023

Roeland Park Oral History Project - Tell Us Your Story!

Oral History Project

Are you interested in sharing your Roeland Park story?

The Roeland Park Ad-Hoc Historical Committee would love to hear about your life in our community as part of our oral history project! If interested, please email your contact information (Name, Phone #...

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

Get Four Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits This Fall at COVIDTests.gov

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Beginning September 25, 2023 every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. To order your free tests, go to

COVIDtests.gov or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTD 1-888-720-7489).

Before Yo...

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Posted on: October 17, 2022

Stormwater Utility Fee Changes Coming in 2024

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Starting in 2024, residents and businesses will begin to see a stormwater utility fee with a reduction in the property tax mill rate. These funds will be used specifically to maintain our stormwater infrastructure which includes curb and gutter, storm inl...

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