Your Tuesday briefing for everything happening in Leawood

Leawood, Kansas | January 6, 2026 | 5 min read

Hello neighbors, this is James.

Happy New Year, Leawood. Hope 2026 is off to a good start. This week we're tracking a midweek weather system, celebrating Leawood's biggest corporate win in decades, wrapping up the Chiefs' disappointing season, and previewing KC Restaurant Week which kicks off Thursday.

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Tuesday: 55°/35° — Fog burning off, partly cloudy. Enjoy the mild start.

Wednesday: 64°/34° — Warmest day of the week. Get outside if you can.

Thursday: 54°/43° — Rain likely (62% chance). Grab the umbrella.

Friday: 50°/33° — Clearing out, chance of snow mixing in.

Saturday: 34°/28° — Cold arrives. Snow possible early.

Sunday: 34°/23° — Clear but cold. Bundle up for Monster Jam.

Monday: 34°/23° — Staying cold through the weekend.

Bottom line: A nice start to the week, then a system moves through midweek bringing rain and eventually snow. The weekend will feel like winter.

Lockton Announces $765 Million Leawood Headquarters The world's largest privately held insurance brokerage will move its global headquarters from Country Club Plaza to a new 34-acre campus near State Line and I-435. The centerpiece: a 12-story, 444,000 square-foot office building. Construction begins this year, with move-in planned for 2030. Lockton has 1,500 employees in Kansas City. Source: Johnson County Post

Mother Clucker Closes Park Place Location After roughly a year and a half, the Kansas City-based "Nashville-style" hot chicken joint has closed its doors at Park Place. The Shawnee and Crossroads locations remain open. Source: Johnson County Post

The Gents Place Closes After 15 Years The Texas-based "luxury" barbershop chain has closed its Leawood location. Another storefront to watch for what comes next. Source: Johnson County Post

Cure of Ars Staff Member Placed on Leave A staff member at Cure of Ars Catholic School in Leawood has been placed on administrative leave. The school has not released further details. Source: Johnson County Post

Property Tax Relief Applications Open Jan 15 Johnson County's expanded Property Tax Relief Program opens applications January 15 through April 15. If you qualify, you'll receive a check to help offset the county portion of your property taxes. No tax rate increase is planned for 2026. Source: Johnson County Government

9815 Belinder Rd | Price TBD ASID Gold Heartland Design Award winner. Down-to-the-studs renovation on a rare, nearly one-acre cul-de-sac lot in the heart of Old Leawood. This one won't last. View on Redfin

Highland Villas | ~$400K range Rare three-bedroom unit in Leawood's sought-after 55+ Active Adult Community. Lock-and-leave lifestyle with shopping, dining, and entertainment nearby. View on Redfin

The Clydesdale at Regents Park | Coming Fall 2026 Willis Custom Homes' newest luxury build in Leawood's newest luxury community. 2+2 side entry garage on a prime level cul-de-sac lot backing to trees. View on Redfin

Market data: Homes in Leawood have decreased 5% in value (price per sqft) compared to January 2025. Median sale price over the last 12 months: $702,000, up 5% from the previous year.

The Season Is Over. The Chiefs finished 6-11, their worst record since 2012. The Raiders beat us 14-12 in the finale on a 60-yard Daniel Carlson field goal with 8 seconds left.

The Bigger Picture: Mahomes tore his ACL in Week 15 against the Chargers and missed the final games. Minshew went down Week 16 against Tennessee. We finished the season with Chris Oladokun at quarterback.

End of an Era: This ends a streak of 10 straight playoff berths (the second-longest in NFL history), seven straight AFC Championship appearances, and three Super Bowl wins. The Chiefs hold the 7th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Source: WIBW

Royals Rally returns Saturday, January 31 at Kauffman Stadium. VIP tickets ($152) include exclusive clubhouse access. General admission is $27. Source: Royals Review

Stadium Watch: Kansas Speaker Dan Hawkins says "time's up" on the Kansas stadium proposal. Mayor Quinton Lucas wants the Royals to stay in Missouri, preferably downtown. The Royals' lease at Kauffman expires in 2031. Source: KCTV5

Overland Park: The city is backing a push to limit HOAs' power to ban residential solar panels. Under proposed state legislation, HOAs could regulate appearance and installation but couldn't prohibit panels outright. Source: Johnson County Post

Prairie Village: The Shops of Prairie Village redevelopment is on track for completion by April 2026. Hen House and Big Grove Brewery will anchor the former Macy's building. First stores expected to open between early summer and Labor Day. Source: Johnson County Post

Lenexa: A house fire caused more than $1 million in damage over the weekend. Officials are investigating the cause. Source: Johnson County Post

Ten days. Over 240 restaurants. Prix fixe menus at $20, $40, $50, and $65 price points. The 17th annual KC Restaurant Week kicks off Thursday. 10% of each meal goes to reStart, a nonprofit helping people experiencing homelessness.

JoCo Spots to Try: J. Gilbert's (Overland Park), Story (Prairie Village), Paulo's Italian Kitchen (Shawnee), Crush (Olathe) Source: KC Restaurant Week

T-Mobile Center hosts Monster Jam this weekend with four shows:

Pit Passes ($20 add-on) available for the noon shows. See Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Sparkle Smash and more. Source: T-Mobile Center

Public Works Committee meets Tuesday at City Hall. Check leawood.org for agenda. Source: City of Leawood

JoCo Running Free Buses to KCI for World Cup

Johnson County will run free bus service connecting the Overland Park Convention Center and Lenexa City Center to KCI airport during the 2026 World Cup. The service runs March through November, making it easier for visitors and locals alike to connect with the airport during the biggest sporting event KC has ever hosted. Source: Johnson County Government

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