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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
Damaged screens, dead lamps, dull blades. Euston Hardware repairs items on your honey do list
City Business/Local News

Damaged screens, dead lamps, dull blades. Euston Hardware repairs items on your honey do list

By Martin City Telegraph / April 20, 2018

It used to be that stores offered a variety of services to make spring cleanup easier. One that still does is Euston Hardware at the Red Bridge Shopping Center.

Famous steakhouse is alive and well at 80
History/Local News

Famous steakhouse is alive and well at 80

By Martin City Telegraph / April 18, 2018

There’s moo-ch to celebrate at Jess and Jim’s this month as the famed Martin City steakhouse kicks off a year-long series of specials in honor of 80 years in business.

Education/Spiritual

Author Rev. John Dear speaks on peace and climate change at Avila University, April 17

By Martin City Telegraph / April 16, 2018

The Buchanan Initiative for Peace and Nonviolence at Avila University will host Rev. John Dear,

Moove over! It’s time to embrace Kansas City’s Cowtown Past
History/Local News

Moove over! It’s time to embrace Kansas City’s Cowtown Past

By Martin City Telegraph / April 16, 2018

Kansas City is well known for its steak and barbecue, thanks to its cowtown history.

A perfect day to curl up and read a book. Wizard of Oz is first pick for Gilded Lily’s Literary Society
Arts & Entertainment/Local News

A perfect day to curl up and read a book. Wizard of Oz is first pick for Gilded Lily’s Literary Society

By Martin City Telegraph / April 15, 2018

You’ve seen the movie, but have you read the book? Gilded Lily’s first Literary Society meeting will provide a discussion of “America’s greatest and best loved homegrown fairytale.”

It’s smiles all around for new urban youth baseball center
Local News/South KC Perspective

It’s smiles all around for new urban youth baseball center

By Martin City Telegraph / April 11, 2018

MLB Builds Impressive Urban Youth Academy for KC Youth By John Sharp When I attended

Avila holds community career fair on Thursday
City Business/Education/Local News

Avila holds community career fair on Thursday

By Martin City Telegraph / April 11, 2018

Local residents are invited to a career fair at Avila on Thursday, April 12.

Mrs. Johnson County holds clothing drive at Avila
Education/Local News/Spiritual

Mrs. Johnson County holds clothing drive at Avila

By Martin City Telegraph / April 11, 2018

Who is this Mrs. Johnson County and what is she doing at Avila’s Career Fair?

Avila University Hosts Fifth Annual “Dear Neighbor Day” on Saturday
Local News

Avila University Hosts Fifth Annual “Dear Neighbor Day” on Saturday

By Martin City Telegraph / April 11, 2018

On Saturday, April 14, an estimated 400 students, faculty, alumni and friends of Avila University will mobilize to serve the community.

Center School District Votes in New Board Members; Hickman Mills Stays the Same
Education/Local News

Center School District Votes in New Board Members; Hickman Mills Stays the Same

By Martin City Telegraph / April 9, 2018

Winners of Center and Hickman Mills school board races tell us how they hope to help their districts.

Latin jazz at First Baptist Church Sunday night
Arts & Entertainment/Local News/Spiritual

Latin jazz at First Baptist Church Sunday night

By Martin City Telegraph / April 8, 2018

Come out of the cold and into the hot sounds of Cuban-Latin music at the First Baptist Church on Sunday, April 8, at 6 pm

Showing of Big Sonia at Red Bridge United Methodist Church
Arts & Entertainment/Local News/Spiritual

Showing of Big Sonia at Red Bridge United Methodist Church

By Martin City Telegraph / April 8, 2018

The award winning documentary Big Sonia featuring local Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski will show for free at the Red Bridge UMC.

Know who you’re voting for: Center School Board Candidates
Local News

Know who you’re voting for: Center School Board Candidates

By Martin City Telegraph / April 3, 2018

four candidates are running for two seats on its Board of Education in its first contested school board election in many years.

Know who you’re voting for: Hickman Mills School Board Candidates
Education/Local News

Know who you’re voting for: Hickman Mills School Board Candidates

By Martin City Telegraph / April 3, 2018

In the Hickman Mills School District, four candidates are running for two seats.

Know what you’re voting for: Ballot Question No. 1
Local News/South KC Perspective

Know what you’re voting for: Ballot Question No. 1

By Martin City Telegraph / April 3, 2018

The sales tax, last renewed for 10 years in 2007, now raises about $70 million a year, which legally must be spent on capital improvements such as streets, bridges, curbs, sidewalks, flood control, parks and public buildings.

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