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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
Fr. Bernard Donnelly: The Irish priest who carved out Kansas City
History

Fr. Bernard Donnelly: The Irish priest who carved out Kansas City

By Martin City Telegraph / March 17, 2019

Under the watchful eye of Fr. Donnelly, Irish immigrants carved out the streets of Kansas City, virtually eliminating the bluffs and creating more land to settle south of the riverfront.

Back 2 Back Champs!
Local News

Back 2 Back Champs!

By Martin City Telegraph / March 17, 2019

“I’m the earthly coach, but they know who the real Coach is.” – Winning Grandview Bulldogs Coach Reggie Morris.

Bulldogs win semi-finals; play for championship Saturday
Athletics

Bulldogs win semi-finals; play for championship Saturday

By Martin City Telegraph / March 16, 2019

Bulldog Ball! By Sam Kombrink Covering my first Missouri High School State Tournament so far

Once a month it’s God and Guinness
Spiritual

Once a month it’s God and Guinness

By Martin City Telegraph / March 15, 2019

Members of St. Mary Magdalene’s Episcopal Church social group meet monthly at Harry’s Tavern for a round of unique beers.

KC fashion designer Nelly Don’s fascinating life is now a musical thanks to her great great grand nephew
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

KC fashion designer Nelly Don’s fascinating life is now a musical thanks to her great great grand nephew

By Martin City Telegraph / March 14, 2019

“A fashion icon, an infamous crime, forbidden love, stitched in time.” Nelly Don the Musical was written and produced by her great grand nephew, south KC resident and attorney Terence O’Malley.

So you think you might be Irish? Genealogist helps you discover your roots
Local News

So you think you might be Irish? Genealogist helps you discover your roots

By Martin City Telegraph / March 14, 2019

Local genealogist gives pointers on how you can trace your roots.

Spring Break camps keep kids busy
Education

Spring Break camps keep kids busy

By Martin City Telegraph / March 12, 2019

Spring is right around the corner! What are your kids doing for Spring Break? We have a few suggestions.

Spring Break last minute travel plans
Local News

Spring Break last minute travel plans

By Martin City Telegraph / March 12, 2019

You had a bad day at work, the weather forecast is for colder weather and you hit a bad pothole driving home! It’s time to say, “Let’s go somewhere warm NOW!”

An interview with Matt Moore, grand marshal of Martin City’s St. Patrick’s Parade
Local News

An interview with Matt Moore, grand marshal of Martin City’s St. Patrick’s Parade

By Martin City Telegraph / March 11, 2019

The founder of numerous businesses in Martin City, parade grand marshal Matt Moore recalls another entrepreneur: his grandfather RC.

KC Running Company retail store moves from Leawood to Martin City
City Business

KC Running Company retail store moves from Leawood to Martin City

By Martin City Telegraph / March 10, 2019

KC Running Company’s grand opening is this weekend. While at the parade, you can check out Kansas City Running Company’s events and running/walking products at its new store in Martin City.

See you Sunday at Martin City’s St. Patrick’s Parade
Local News

See you Sunday at Martin City’s St. Patrick’s Parade

By Martin City Telegraph / March 9, 2019

Join us and 60 other parade entries at Sunday’s Martin City St. Patrick Parade from 2-3:30 pm.

City and State Officials weigh in on possible closure of Hickman Mills schools
Education

City and State Officials weigh in on possible closure of Hickman Mills schools

By Martin City Telegraph / March 8, 2019

“With new jobs, upgraded housing, rising test scores and great programs like pre-kindergarten instruction for all 4-year-olds, it would seem that enrollment will significantly increase in the near term, not decrease as projected.” – City Councilman Kevin McManus

Goodwill replaces Goodyear store
South KC Perspective

Goodwill replaces Goodyear store

By Martin City Telegraph / March 7, 2019

Goodwill’s newest Good Going Donation Center at 12900 State Line Rd. is now open and accepting donations.

Now hiring firefighters
South KC Perspective

Now hiring firefighters

By Martin City Telegraph / March 7, 2019

The KCMO Fire Department is accepting applications to become a firefighter through 5 p.m. Friday, March 8.

With input from community, revisions are made to Bike KC Master Plan
South KC Perspective

With input from community, revisions are made to Bike KC Master Plan

By Martin City Telegraph / March 7, 2019

A survey showed 79 percent of respondents felt biking in Kansas City was not safe, convenient or practical. The revisions to the plan are aimed at making biking in the city more appealing.

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