Your Monday briefing for everything happening in Leawood

Leawood, Kansas | January 20, 2026 | 6 min read

Hello neighbors, this is James.

Happy belated Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Big news out of Arrowhead today: Eric Bieniemy is coming home. The Chiefs are bringing back their former offensive coordinator to help rebuild after a tough 6-11 season. Weather-wise, enjoy the mild 48° today — by Friday we're looking at highs in the mid-20s. Let's get into it.

The week in a nutshell: Mild start near 48° Tuesday, then a steady drop through the week. Friday and Saturday bring the coldest air with highs in the low 20s and lows in the teens. Warming centers are open across Johnson County if you need them. Sunday warms back toward 40°.

The Leawood market has 85+ active listings with a median around $800K. Here are three worth a look this week:

2309 W 127th St — $725,000

5 bed | 5 bath | 3,388 sq ft Amazing opportunity in an incredible neighborhood. This 1.5-story has vaulted ceilings, a wood-paneled office, and a huge lot with basement finishing potential. Updated mechanicals. Selling as-is. → View on Redfin

9815 Overbrook Rd — $949,950 (Coming Soon Jan 22)

5 bed | 4.5 bath | 3,562 sq ft Classic Old Leawood ranch on a tree-lined street. Built 1958, well-maintained with finished walkout basement. Main-level primary suite and estate-sized lot with in-ground sprinkler. → View on Redfin

8500 Belinder Rd — $2,500,000 (Coming Soon Feb 26)

6 bed | 5.5 bath | 5,738 sq ft Exceptional nearly-new home in coveted Old Leawood. Stone and stucco exterior, grand great room with soaring ceilings and exposed beams, first-floor primary suite. Daylight basement with 10-ft ceilings, family room with fireplace, and dedicated workout room. Covered porch with outdoor fireplace. → View on Redfin

Coach Opens at Town Center Crossing The high-end fashion brand moved into the space previously occupied by Rockhill Grille. Another sign that Town Center Crossing continues to attract premium retailers. Source: Johnson County Post

Drybar Coming to Town Center The blowout-focused salon chain is planning a new location near Trader Joe's and Treats Unleashed, adding to the retail mix at Town Center Crossing. Source: Johnson County Post

Johnson County Opens Warming Centers With temperatures dropping into the teens this week, Johnson County has opened warming centers as safe daytime locations for residents who need shelter from the cold. Check jocogov.org for locations and hours. Source: Johnson County Government

New Councilmembers Sworn In Leawood welcomed two new councilmembers at the January 5 meeting:

The city also honored retiring councilmembers Debra Filla (22 years, Ward 1) and Chuck Sipple (12 years, Ward 3). Returning members Julie Cain (Ward 4) and Mary Larson (Ward 2) began new four-year terms. Source: City of Leawood

Schools Closed for MLK Day

Blue Valley School Board meets January 26 at 7 PM. Agenda includes budget updates and facilities planning. Source: Blue Valley Schools

Bieniemy Is Back. The Chiefs are hiring Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator, reuniting him with Andy Reid after three seasons away. Bieniemy was the OC during all three Super Bowl wins (2019, 2022, 2024) and brings stability to an offense that needs it after a 6-11 season. He most recently worked as the Bears' running backs coach under Ben Johnson. Source: Arrowhead Pride

O'Shea Hired as WR Coach. Chad O'Shea joins as wide receivers coach, replacing Connor Embree who was let go after three seasons. O'Shea got his NFL start in Kansas City as a volunteer assistant in 2003 under Dick Vermeil, then spent years with the Patriots helping develop Julian Edelman and working with Randy Moss. Most recently he was Cleveland's passing game coordinator. Source: Arrowhead Pride

What's Next: With Bieniemy back and the coaching staff taking shape, attention turns to roster moves, free agency, and draft preparation.

Spring Training Countdown: Pitchers and catchers report February 12. The Royals added key pieces this winter and fans are eager to see how the roster comes together in Arizona. Source: MLB.com

Preseason Begins: Sporting opens preseason camp this week under new head coach Raphael Wicky. The regular season kicks off March 1. Source: Sporting KC

New Coach Era: Chris Armas was named head coach on January 7. The Current opens at home vs. Utah Royals on March 14 at CPKC Stadium. Four players are currently at USWNT training camp. Source: KC Current

Overland Park: Dinozaur, the second indoor play concept from Leawood-based Dozer, quietly opened in southern OP right after Christmas. The new location offers another option for families looking to burn off energy during cold weather months. Source: Johnson County Post

Overland Park: KCookies, the Olathe-based cookie shop, celebrated its grand opening inside the Price Chopper at 151st and Metcalf this weekend. Grand opening festivities included chances to win free cookies for a year. Source: Johnson County Post

Prairie Village: The city's residential grant and property tax rebate programs are back for 2026 with more funding. The council approved $100,000 for property tax rebates, continuing a program that returns the city's portion of property taxes to qualifying homeowners. Source: Johnson County Post

KC Symphony: Raiders of the Lost Ark — Fri-Sun, Jan 23-25 Kauffman Center | Fri-Sat 7 PM, Sun 2 PM | Tickets from $35 Watch the classic film on the big screen while the KC Symphony performs John Williams' iconic score live. → Tickets

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac — Thu-Fri, Jan 23-24 Unity Temple on the Plaza | 6:30 PM & 9 PM | $35+ String quartet performs Fleetwood Mac hits by candlelight. → Tickets

Percussion Concert — Sat, Jan 24 Village Presbyterian Church | 7 PM Works by Steve Reich and Andy Harnesberger, plus arrangements of Trent Reznor and Dead Can Dance. → Info

Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures — Fri-Sun, Jan 23-25 T-Mobile Center | Various times The whole gang hits the road. Mickey, Moana, Frozen, Toy Story, and more. → Tickets

Lunar New Year Festival — Sun, Jan 25 Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Free Celebrate the Year of the Snake with performances, activities, and art. → Info

Family Bingo at the Beach — This week Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse | Check JCPRD for times Part of JCPRD's weekly family programming. → Info

Titanic: An Immersive Voyage — Ongoing through April 19 Union Station Walk through recreated ship spaces and hear stories of passengers and crew. → Info

Crown Center Ice Terrace — Open daily Crown Center | Check hours The outdoor skating rink celebrates its 53rd season. Great views, festive vibes. → Info

Sonia Warshawski, affectionately known as "Big Sonia," received the OP Award from the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce at their annual winter meeting on December 5. The award recognizes "ordinary people who do extraordinary things for the community."

Warshawski, who turned 100 in November, survived three Nazi concentration camps, witnessed her mother enter the gas chamber, and was shot in the chest on liberation day. Despite these horrors, she dedicated her life to teaching love over hate. For decades, she worked as a seamstress at John's Tailoring in Overland Park, where she became a beloved community fixture.

"Choose love," Warshawski has told countless students, community groups, and audiences over the years. Her story was captured in the award-winning 2016 documentary "Big Sonia." Kansas City previously declared November 13 as "Big Sonia Day" in her honor.

At 100, she's still spreading her message. A reminder that one person's resilience can inspire an entire community.

Source: FOX 4 Kansas City

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Stay warm out there, Leawood.

— James