Osage County Kansas, Economic Development

05/12/2026

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Rodeo Days THIS Weekend!
Great Job Patty & Kelly!! 🙌

Saddle up and get ready for a weekend of fun in Burlingame!
https://www.wibw.com/2026/05/11/burlingame-plans-full-day-rodeo-days/

05/11/2026

✅ Downtown Revitalization efforts are in full swing in Burlingame thanks to public and private investment and a resilient creative community working together to support & promote their local businesses!! Growing a Thriving Community!!

05/10/2026

☀️ Memorial Day weekend is almost here and there’s no better place to spend it than at one of our lakes and state parks. Plan to camp at Pomona State Park or Eisenhower State Park, and make sure to visit Pomona Lake Marina and Melvern Lake Marina for all your fuel, bait, cold drinks, snacks, boat rentals and lake essentials.

Grab your friends and family, head to Osage County, and make the most of lake season. Be sure to visit their pages or websites for hours, rentals, updates, and everything you need before you go!

🚤 melvernlakemarina.com/rentals/
🚤 pomonalakemarina.com/pontoon-rentals
🎣 ksoutdoors.gov/licenses-permits-fees/fishing-licenses-permit-fees

05/09/2026

SUPER EXCITED to spend the morning with hardworking Washburn Students who are sharing community data and gathering community input as they prepare to craft the City of Overbrook Comprehensive Plan.

Today was a great opportunity for me to listen, learn and engage with the students and community to understand their priorities around Downtown Revitalization, New Business Attraction, Infrastructure improvements, Housing growth and more.

The City of Overbrook’s proactive efforts to build a community centric shared vision for the future provides the Osage County Office of Economic Development a road map on how we may best support community efforts!

Great Progress! Lots more to do!
Keep up the outstanding work! 🙌🙏🏼😇💗

05/08/2026

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05/08/2026

05/08/2026

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05/06/2026

Don’t forget—Mother’s Day is this Sunday 💐 and there’s still plenty of time to find something she’ll love!

Skip the big-box rush and shop local right here in Osage County ❤️ From sweet treats to unique gifts and one-of-a-kind finds, our small towns are full of great ideas (just take a look at these photos 👀).

Make a stop at Cattle & Clover Floral in Lyndon for a fresh flowers, Weg's Ice Cream Shop in Carbondale for some dessert, Osage Garden & Produce in Osage City for beautiful hanging baskets, Sunflower Bakery in Overbrook for an iced latte, have lunch at Titi's Mexican Cuisine in Melvern or the The Drunk Bernard Tavern in Scranton, grab a locally made gift at PK Country Designs in Burlingame or visit your Pomona Lake Marina or Melvern Lake Marina for lake-life gifts.

Photo Cred: One Delightful Life



Shop small. Support local. And make Mom’s day extra special this year 💖

05/06/2026

It's National Small Business Week AND National Travel & Tourism week and Kansas Tourism recently highlighted just how important travel is to our state—supporting local jobs, boosting small businesses, and keeping our communities thriving.

In Osage County, economic development, tourism and small businesses go hand in hand. Every time you shop local, grab a bite to eat, or explore a hidden gem, you’re making a real impact.

Have you experienced all that Osage County has to offer? Tell us your favorite local spots, shops, or must-see places!

Let’s celebrate the places and people that make our community special!