The city of Overbrook will be starting the year with a new water system for the entire city.

In an announcement by Overbrook Mayor Jon Brady to citizens, he said, “2022 brought many challenges for you and the city and we appreciate your understanding during the construction phase of the project. The warranty period will begin for the project after we complete the USDA Rural development project requirements. Many of you have contacted the city with concerns about the project. We have logged these concerns and the contractor has addressed some of them and will be addressing the remaining concerns. We expect grass seeding and lawn repair to begin in the spring. If you have concerns and have not contacted the city please let me know as soon as possible to help us ensure we get them addressed.”  For more information about the water project, see https://overbrookks.com/water-distribution-project.

Overbrook Police Department has taken several reports of mail theft and is reminding citizens to keep a close eye on package deliveries. Also as a reminder, the police department offers jump starting and car lockout services to citizens. Call 785-665-7230 for either of these services.

2023 pet tag information: Contact Overbrook City Hall 785-665-7328 to have 2022 pet tags auto renewed for 2023. Current rabies vaccination information must be on file.  Once requested, the city will bill the customer’s account and mail the pet tag. Tags can also be obtained at city hall.

Parks and recreation – It’s been a busy recreational basketball season. Thank you to all the coaches and referees who volunteer and spend their free time supporting our youth athletes. The annual Steve Cross Memorial Fishing Derby will be in the spring this year; more information will be available soon.

The Overbrook Historical Society has been collaborating with local architect Tara Hollar on plans for a museum building. The final plans will be unveiled during the next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Overbrook Public Library Community Room. Everyone is welcome to attend. The organization welcomed two new board members at its January meeting. Welcomed aboard were Jessica Rose-Frye and Debra Jones. Copies of the Don’t Overcook Overbrook cookbook are available for purchase, at $20 per copy, tax included, at Overbrook City Hall, Kansas State Bank, Overbrook, and The Copper Moose.

Osage County recycling bins located at Ash and Market streets will no longer be accepting magazines. Magazines can still be placed in blue recycling bins to be picked up every other Monday.

Overbrook PRIDE is inviting the community to join their meetings; they meet in the back of the American Legion building at 8 a.m. every third Saturday of the month The next meeting will be Feb. 18.  PRIDE is accepting donations for the 4th of July fireworks.