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News

Merriam Creating Downtown Master Plan to Shape the Future

Published on December 18, 2025

Downtown Merriam has long been a place of small-town character, homegrown businesses, and local pride. But for years, development in this area has been limited by significant floodplain constraints and aging infrastructure. Now, we're looking toward the future—with your help.

Merriam Police Department Joins the Blue Envelope Program

Published on December 08, 2025

The Merriam Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the Blue Envelope Program. This vital initiative is designed to enhance safety, communication, and understanding during traffic stops involving people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Grocery Donations Needed Through Dec. 1

Published on November 07, 2025

Each year, Johnson County Christmas Bureau (JCCB) spreads holiday cheer by providing a unique holiday shopping experience to more than 13,000 individuals in need at their pop-up Holiday Shop. This year, collection barrels will be for donations of specific grocery items.

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Annual High School Visual Arts Competition

December 20, 2025

The Annual High School Visual Arts Competition is one of the largest high school art competitions in the Kansas City metro region allowing student artists to showcase their work in watercolor, pastel, oil, acrylics, drawing, 3D, photography, and digital illustration/painting. Prizes are awarded to the top three pieces in each category.