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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
City Business

Council members discuss 2026-27 budget at South Kansas City Alliance meeting

By Martin City Telegraph / April 14, 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
Zuzu shares story behind her name and cookie recipe
Dining/Local News

Zuzu shares story behind her name and cookie recipe

By Martin City Telegraph / November 25, 2018

It’s A Wonderful Life will be playing round the clock at the Bailey Bros. Savings & Loan Assn.in Martin City this Christmas season.

Nationally known actor portrays  Christmas Carol characters at Red Bridge Library
Local News

Nationally known actor portrays  Christmas Carol characters at Red Bridge Library

By Martin City Telegraph / November 25, 2018

David zum Brunnen, who has appeared on public television and toured in theatrical productions throughout the country, portrays 17 Christmas Carol characters and Dickens himself in an uplifting show written by Elliot Engel titled “The Night Before Christmas Carol.

City Business/Local News

Hiring professionals to hang outdoor Christmas lights keeps you safe and sane

By Martin City Telegraph / November 24, 2018

Union carpenter Greg Camp and his colorful crew decorate over 200 homes, starting in October.

Martin City florist creates Yuletide magic in homes and businesses
City Business/Local News

Martin City florist creates Yuletide magic in homes and businesses

By Martin City Telegraph / November 24, 2018

“We help people who enjoy having [decorations] done in one fell swoop.”

The Trail of Tears of the Wyandot Indians
History/Local News

The Trail of Tears of the Wyandot Indians

By Martin City Telegraph / November 23, 2018

In an 80-year span, these Indians were forced from their homes in Canada, Ohio and Kansas, later settling in Oklahoma.

City Business/Local News

FedEx and WalMart partnership makes shopping and shipping easy

By Martin City Telegraph / November 23, 2018

The partnership makes gift sending convenient during the holidays.

The Curious Case of the Thanksgiving Date
History/Local News

The Curious Case of the Thanksgiving Date

By Martin City Telegraph / November 22, 2018

Sometimes this day of thanks didn’t even fall in November. For example, in 1857, Missouri’s governor Robert Stewart “fixed upon Thursday, the 31st day of December.

How one woman is taking Bible study to Facebook Live
Local News/Spiritual

How one woman is taking Bible study to Facebook Live

By Martin City Telegraph / November 22, 2018

Tammy Linningham does a Bible Study every Thursday on Facebook Live. Today she shares some Thanksgiving Bible scripture with us.

Owners of Jess & Jim’s, RC’s named Restaurateurs of the Year
Local News

Owners of Jess & Jim’s, RC’s named Restaurateurs of the Year

By Martin City Telegraph / November 21, 2018

The Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association has named Mike and David VanNoy, owners of Jess & Jim’s Steakhouse and RC’s Chicken, as restaurateurs of the year.

Urban Bowl Grill & Poke shares space with Freezing Moo on State Line
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

Urban Bowl Grill & Poke shares space with Freezing Moo on State Line

By Martin City Telegraph / November 21, 2018

Poke (pronounced po-kay) is a native Hawaiian cuisine that has become all the rage among foodies.

Wonderscope gets $4 million boost to build in south KC
Local News/South KC Perspective

Wonderscope gets $4 million boost to build in south KC

By Martin City Telegraph / November 20, 2018

Plans call for the new museum to have nine exhibit areas plus a half-acre for outdoor activities to entertain children as they learn through play.

Phase I of I-435 construction nears completion
Local News/South KC Perspective

Phase I of I-435 construction nears completion

By Martin City Telegraph / November 20, 2018

Westbound traffic has been reconfigured in order to add a new lane.

Rep. DaRon McGee selected for high ranking position
Local News

Rep. DaRon McGee selected for high ranking position

By Martin City Telegraph / November 20, 2018

State Rep. DaRon McGee was elected Assistant Democratic Floor Leader.

Local News/South KC Perspective

Bike ride through Longview Lake’s Christmas in the Park

By Martin City Telegraph / November 20, 2018

The 4.5 mile bike ride travels through the animated Christmas lighting displays at Longview Park.

Local News/South KC Perspective

Longview Lake’s Christmas in the Sky display is Wednesday night

By Martin City Telegraph / November 20, 2018

A holiday stage show and fireworks display kicks off Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake.

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