⛲️ That's a Big Train

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🐦‍⬛ Event of the Week: The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City

🚂 World’s largest steam locomotive rolls through KC

🤝 Chiefs partner with Burns & McDonnell for new Olathe HQ

📊 Which stadium project excites you the most?

The World's Largest Steam Locomotive is Coming to Union Station Tomorrow

Union Pacific Railroad

Choo-Choo! Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, arrives at Union Station tomorrow 5:30pm.

The Big Engine That Could: The stop is a part of the train’s historic Coast-to-Coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Big Boy No. 4014 is one of only eight Big Boys still in existence and the only one in operation after being restored in 2019.
Chugging Along: Public viewing at Union Station begins tomorrow until 8pm, Wednesday from 9am-1pm, and again from 6-8pm (a private Union Pacific employee event runs 2 to 6pm). The locomotive departs Thursday morning at 9am, heading to Topeka and eventually to Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Track Big Boy No. 4014 on its Coast to Coast Tour HERE.

Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs named Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell as owner's representative for their new $300 million practice facility and headquarters in Olathe

Building Local: Set to open ahead of the 2031 season, the new Chiefs HQ and practice facility will sit on approximately 155 acres near College Blvd. and Ridgeview Rd. in Olathe, alongside a mixed-use development. Burns & McDonnell will team with CAA ICON to provide independent oversight across design, construction, budget, and schedule, guiding the project from early planning through occupancy.
KC Firm, KC Team: This is the first major announcement for the project since the move to Kansas was confirmed in December 2025. Burns & McDonnell is an employee-owned engineering and construction firm headquartered in Kansas City, employing over 14,000 globally.

Additional announcements surrounding the new practice facility and headquarters in Olathe are expected in the coming weeks.

❤️ I Do: An Olathe couple got married beneath the 65-foot heart at FIFA Fan Festival following the Argentina vs. Switzerland quarterfinal matchup last week.
🏗️ More Power, More Light: The recently revived Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (MODESA) could help expand the Power & Light District in downtown KCMO.
🐼 Feel the Zen: The Rabbit hOle is North Kansas City recently introduced its newest exhibit: a giant, reclining panda from Zen Shorts by author Jon J. Muth.
🪪 Here’s Your Card: The KC City Council approved an upgrade to the Fountain Card, the city's municipal ID, turning it into a prepaid debit card for paying bills, riding KCATA buses, and accessing city services.
🎠 Last Call for Kidz: KidZfest at Worlds of Fun wraps up tomorrow (7/21) — just two days left to catch the dance parties, kid-friendly rides, live entertainment, and interactive games!
🎫 Sell Out: Do you have an upcoming event you’d like an extra {{active_subscriber_count}} pairs of eyes on? Feature your event on an upcoming Event of the Week in Monday’s newsletters!