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Grandview swears in aldermen, approves affordable housing project

By Martin City Telegraph / April 20, 2026
City Business Local News

Bailey bridge to be installed on Grandview’s Truman Presidential Trail after decade in storage

By Martin City Telegraph / April 15, 2026
City Business

Martin City Community Improvement District makes plans for upcoming year

By Martin City Telegraph / April 15, 2026
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Election April 7th 2026

Kendrick, McDuffie elected to represent Grandview; Water board incumbents squash nepotism concerns

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2026
Election April 7th 2026

Hickman Mills, Center, Belton school districts elect board members, pass bond issues

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2026
Former mayor Kay Barnes appointed Jackson County Executive
2025 Special Recall Election/City Business

Former mayor Kay Barnes appointed Jackson County Executive

By Martin City Telegraph / October 9, 2025

Temporary role will last 30 days or until the interim executive is elected

KC teens can access art through special partnership
Arts & Entertainment/Youth

KC teens can access art through special partnership

By Martin City Telegraph / October 8, 2025

Nonprofit provides low-cost tickets to local concerts, plays and exhibits

For neuropathy patients, WellSpring may put the spring back in your step
Health/Local News

For neuropathy patients, WellSpring may put the spring back in your step

By Martin City Telegraph / October 8, 2025

Small Leawood clinic offers state-of-the-art pain management therapies

Grandview’s ball field has all the bells and whistles
Athletics/Education/Local News

Grandview’s ball field has all the bells and whistles

By Martin City Telegraph / October 7, 2025

“A lot of schools in the area don’t have [a combo field], but we’ve been fortunate.”

Brookside Charter to expand with new Primary School Building
City Business/Education

Brookside Charter to expand with new Primary School Building

By Martin City Telegraph / October 7, 2025

“Every aspect of our new school has been thoughtfully designed to nurture our youngest learners.”

Ceremony will honor veterans and retire flag
Community/Local News

Ceremony will honor veterans and retire flag

By Martin City Telegraph / October 6, 2025

American Legion invites veterans and members of the community to remember the nation’s past

Neighborhood clean ups planned for October
Home & Garden/South KC Perspective

Neighborhood clean ups planned for October

By Martin City Telegraph / October 6, 2025

KCMO 5th and 6th district residents can dispose of unwanted items

Partnership highlights 100 years of health literacy
Health/Local News

Partnership highlights 100 years of health literacy

By Martin City Telegraph / October 5, 2025

Library patrons can learn about public health and medicine

The Evolution of Kansas City Streetcars
History

The Evolution of Kansas City Streetcars

By Martin City Telegraph / October 5, 2025

At its peak, Kansas City’s streetcar system was one of the best in the country

Belton Churches Partner for Community Blessing of the Animals
Community/Spiritual

Belton Churches Partner for Community Blessing of the Animals

By Martin City Telegraph / October 4, 2025

All animals and humans are welcome to attend a Community Blessing of the Animals service

Martin City to host first neighborhood Oktoberfest
Arts & Entertainment/Community

Martin City to host first neighborhood Oktoberfest

By Martin City Telegraph / October 3, 2025

Local businesses and restaurants will host family activities and seasonal food specials

KCPS asks neighbors to guide Bingham repurposing
City Business/Community

KCPS asks neighbors to guide Bingham repurposing

By Martin City Telegraph / October 3, 2025

By Sara Wiercinski At the September 13 meeting of the Waldo Tower Neighborhood Association, Kansas

See The Mousetrap at Avila’s Goppert Theater
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

See The Mousetrap at Avila’s Goppert Theater

By Martin City Telegraph / October 2, 2025

Production deals in murder, revenge and a plot twist

Belton airpark plans put on hold
Community

Belton airpark plans put on hold

By Martin City Telegraph / October 2, 2025

The announcement comes prior to the Cass County Commission’s scheduled vote tonight on a special-use permit for the runway and zoning change for the property.

Loch Lloyd resident debuts fourth documentary film next month
Arts & Entertainment

Loch Lloyd resident debuts fourth documentary film next month

By Martin City Telegraph / October 2, 2025

“I feel like I finally found my passion.”

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