CLAY COUNTY — The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Missouri Route DD bridge over Wilkerson Creek near Smithville from 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, to 3 p.m. Friday, May 18, for utility work.
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SMITHVILLE — Doug Esser, along with his wife, Annissa, have been running the Smithville Self Storage facility in for the past three years. Established 21 years ago, the storage center has been serving the community since Memorial Day weekend 1997.
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LIBERTY — Hailey Kenkel has recently been promoted to recreation manager for community services in the Liberty Parks and Recreation Department.
LIBERTY — St. James Parish Military-Veteran Ministry and Father Vincent Capodanno, along with Memorial Catholic War Veterans Post 1974, are sponsoring a Veteran’s Salute-Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 309 S. Stewart Road, this Saturday, April 28.
The Spring Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City this Saturday, April 28, featuring 373 homes representing 125 builders across the metropolitan area.
LIBERTY — On Monday, April 23, the Liberty City Council approved about $92,000 for projects to improve the sanitary sewer of Fairview and Mississippi streets and additions to the funds for supervisory control and data acquisition at the water treatment plant and the Rush Creek Lift Station.
Smithville residents will soon see a new addition to the city's arsenal of maintenance equipment as the newly-purchased street sweeper has arrived. The Board of Aldermen approved the purchase earlier this year. "The Smithville Street Department is beginning the task of cleaning streets. Plea…
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LIBERTY — Parents of Warren Hills Elementary School students may have received notification from the Clay County Public Health Center or from Liberty Public Schools stating that a student has a confirmed case of the measles.
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KEARNEY — After recognizing late Mayor Bill Dane through a moment of silence and issuance of a proclamation to his family, Kearney’s Board of Aldermen got back to city business during a special meeting held before their regular board session Monday, April 16 and appointed Dan Holt as mayor. …
KEARNEY — While his time in office came to an abrupt end with his passing last week, Mayor Bill Dane’s legacy is one that will live on in annals of history, reaching beyond Kearney as the charismatic leader was revered throughout the Northland as consummate statesman and lover of people and …
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SMITHVILLE — Cynthia Wagner, a name familiar to those in municipal leadership circles in parts of the Northland and Kansas, was introduced as Smithville’s new city administrator during the Board of Aldermen’s Tuesday, April 17 meeting. Her employment begins Tuesday, April 24.
Learning how to reduce waste and reuse and recycle items can help your community and the environment by saving money, energy and natural resources, keeping the planet healthy for future generations.
LIBERTY – In just a couple years, Charles Moore has taken his cheerleaders from novices to contenders and five teams will head to the U.S. Finals in Cheer & Dance Saturday, April 21, in Omaha, Nebraska, to put their skills to the test.
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Northland Relay For Life planning and team motivation kicked off March 28 with 33 registered teams and about $40,000 in donations. There are currently 107 participants and 23 survivors signed up for the American Cancer Society fundraiser in June.
LIBERTY — The clinical definition of a museum is a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited. While that is true of the Clay County Museum, the sterility often found at a museum is not part of the décor. Rather, any pretense …
LIBERTY — Taking a classic board game and transforming it to a stage production is exactly what director Michael Dragen has done for his Heritage Middle School actors.
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KANSAS CITY — Woodneath Center of Mid-Continent Public Library welcomes any and all to explore handwriting with Barrie Mason.
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LIBERTY – In just a couple years, Charles Moore has taken his cheerleaders from novices to contenders and five teams will head to the U.S. Finals in Cheer & Dance Saturday, April 21, in Omaha, Nebraska, to put their skills to the test.
GLADSTONE — University of Missouri Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will again conducta summer gardening program for youth ages 9 to 13.
The sound of a nearby turkey’s gobble can be one of the biggest rushes for a hunter. Although spring turkey season can be very exciting, it is extremely important to maintain safety at all times.
SMITHVILLE — Grilling and smoking season heats up as barbecue teams from across Missouri and the Midwest compete Friday through Sunday, April 13 to 15, at Crow's Creek Campground in Temperance Masonic Lodge No. 438's annual Best “Dam” Barbeque Contest at Smithville Lake.
CLAY COUNTY — The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Missouri Route DD bridge over Wilkerson Creek near Smithville from 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, to 3 p.m. Friday, May 18, for utility work.
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The Northland Coalition, Tri-County Mental Health Services, the Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agencies encourage all to responsibly dispose of unused prescriptions on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 28.
SMITHVILLE — During the organization’s near sell-out Smithville Area Community Awards banquet Saturday, April 14, the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to the community’s dedicated business owners, residents and humanitarians.
Learning how to reduce waste and reuse and recycle items can help your community and the environment by saving money, energy and natural resources, keeping the planet healthy for future generations.
CLAY COUNTY — Since the social media world has opened up, do-it-yourself style crafting has boomed. TV shows are dedicated to it, showcasing refurbished flea market treasures and flipping homes. People also share videos on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and other platforms teaching people how …
KEARNEY — While his time in office came to an abrupt end with his passing last week, Mayor Bill Dane’s legacy is one that will live on in annals of history, reaching beyond Kearney as the charismatic leader was revered throughout the Northland as consummate statesman and lover of people and …
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KEARNEY — The annual Rise and Shine for Kids Breakfast is quickly approaching. Doors will open at 7 a.m. Friday, April 27, at Annunciation Community Center, 705 N. Jefferson St. All guests are asked to arrive no later than 8 a.m.
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LIBERTY — Jeremy Bradham has been named the Liberty Middle School principal for the 2018-2019 school year. He will replace Katie Lawson, who announced her resignation earlier this year.
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LIBERTY — Parents of Warren Hills Elementary School students may have received notification from the Clay County Public Health Center or from Liberty Public Schools stating that a student has a confirmed case of the measles.
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SMITHVILLE — Innovation Learning will provide before- and after-school child care at Smithville elementary schools starting in the 2018-2019 school year.
KEARNEY — With two individuals filing for two seats on the Kearney School District Board of Education, no election was held.
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LIBERTY — For 22 years, Liberty Public Schools has recognized students who inspire and bring hope to those around them.
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Donald Bruce Todd, 85, a longtime resident of Liberty MO, pass…
Walter Wilhoit, 73, of Smithville, MO passed away April 23, 2018.
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April 22 marks the 50th observance of Earth Day. Each of us can celebrate by reducing our driving, use of electric energy, and consumption of animals. That’s right!
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