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Arts & Entertainment Movie Reviews

Movies to watch over the holidays

By Martin City Telegraph / December 19, 2025
Arts & Entertainment

Former Martin City student returns home as movie producer and now author

By Martin City Telegraph / December 13, 2025
Arts & Entertainment

A Very Merry Christmas in South Kansas City!

By Martin City Telegraph / December 11, 2025
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History

The Pioneer Legacy of James H. & Eleanor Fry McGee

By Martin City Telegraph / December 14, 2025
History

A Warm Glow from Christmas Past

By Martin City Telegraph / November 30, 2025
Special Toy Drive to benefit Holmes Garden children
Community

Special Toy Drive to benefit Holmes Garden children

By Martin City Telegraph / December 11, 2025

Neighborhood Association asks for community’s support

A Very Merry Christmas in South Kansas City!
Arts & Entertainment

A Very Merry Christmas in South Kansas City!

By Martin City Telegraph / December 11, 2025

A roundup of special holiday events

Westlake Hardware donates dog agility course to KC Pet Project
Community/Local News

Westlake Hardware donates dog agility course to KC Pet Project

By Martin City Telegraph / December 10, 2025

Shelter celebrates new dog park with “leash cutting” event

Best time of the year for local gift shops
Business

Best time of the year for local gift shops

By Martin City Telegraph / December 10, 2025

A roundup of festive stores in south KC

Ringing bells and checking lists twice
Community/Local News/Spiritual

Ringing bells and checking lists twice

By Martin City Telegraph / December 9, 2025

Salvation Army Southland Corps seeks holiday help

Call for artists!
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Call for artists!

By Martin City Telegraph / December 9, 2025

Grandview and Belton give local artists opportunities

The best Mexican Mocha is found in Grandview
Dining

The best Mexican Mocha is found in Grandview

By Martin City Telegraph / December 8, 2025

Cafe Provecho serves specialty coffee and made-from-scratch pastries

Hickman Mills Educational Foundation raises money at Christmas in the Park
South KC Perspective

Hickman Mills Educational Foundation raises money at Christmas in the Park

By Martin City Telegraph / December 8, 2025

Donations from county’s annual light display benefit local charities

Center woodworkers craft chairs for veterans
Community/Education

Center woodworkers craft chairs for veterans

By Martin City Telegraph / December 7, 2025

Every porch in the tiny homes village now features a hand-made Adirondack chair

Hickman Mills explores school closing due to budget constraints
Education

Hickman Mills explores school closing due to budget constraints

By Martin City Telegraph / December 5, 2025

The board was clear on its decision to not reduce or eliminate teachers’ salaries as they explored budgeting options. 

“Train Dreams” is a strikingly beautiful film about experiencing life
Arts & Entertainment/Movie Reviews

“Train Dreams” is a strikingly beautiful film about experiencing life

By Martin City Telegraph / December 5, 2025

Robert hardly says two sentences about his feelings. But that’s what makes “Train Dreams” so special–words aren’t needed thanks to the film’s incredible work showing, not telling.

No time to bake this season?
Home & Garden

No time to bake this season?

By Martin City Telegraph / December 4, 2025

17th Annual Christmas Cookie Festival returns to Grandview’s Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

A party space for kids and adults
Business

A party space for kids and adults

By Martin City Telegraph / December 3, 2025

Jazzy Events opens in Grandview

The good and bad of this year’s APR scores
Education

The good and bad of this year’s APR scores

By Martin City Telegraph / December 2, 2025

“Although the trendline shows slow and steady progress, there is still work to do.”

Kansas City shares new trash pick up schedule and airport news
Local News

Kansas City shares new trash pick up schedule and airport news

By Martin City Telegraph / December 1, 2025

The goal is to have roads cleared within 24 to 48 hours after snowfall ends.

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