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Merriam Wins National Communications Award

Published on September 26, 2023

The City of Merriam recently received a Silver Circle Award from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA).

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Fall Issue of the Business & Development Digest

Published on September 20, 2023

The most recent edition of Merriam's Business & Development Digest has been released. Dive in to discover the latest in development updates, news, community resources, and events that impact our growing business community!

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Meet Three New Faces on the Merriam Police Department

Published on September 20, 2023

You’ll see three new Merriam police officers at our community events – all wanting to make a difference in our City.

Devin Newman, Sydney Schneider, and Gary Young recently joined the City’s police department and said they can’t wait to jump in and help make Merriam a safer community.

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Two Residents Receive Hometown Hero Award

Published on September 12, 2023

Gerry Flores and her boyfriend, Jerrod Young, noticed something odd. They hadn’t seen their neighbor, Ralph Cochran, in a few days. Usually, they say “hi” to each other about every day.

Something didn’t feel right, so the two called the Merriam Police Department.

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New Record for 2023 Turkey Creek Car & Motorcycle Show Entries

Published on September 11, 2023

Drivers of classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles made their way to downtown Merriam this weekend – and set a new record in the process!

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Merriam’s Crime Analyst Wins International Award

Published on August 31, 2023

Helping catch criminals using analytics and finding out where car crashes happen most frequently is just part of what Crime Analyst Seth Potts does for the Merriam Police Department.

Since 2016, Potts has worked behind the scenes, using statistics to make work easier for police officers. His efforts are being honored on the international level.

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City Council Approves 2024 Operating Budget; Decreases Mill Levy Rate

Published on August 29, 2023

Merriam City Councilmembers yesterday voted to approve Merriam’s 2024 Operating Budget.

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New Assistant City Administrator Starts Today

Published on July 24, 2023

With more than a decade of experience working for local government, Caitlin Gard is the City of Merriam’s new assistant city administrator.

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Meet the City’s New Public Works Director

Published on July 18, 2023

With extensive knowledge and experience in municipal government and managing Public Works departments, Celia Kumke is the City of Merriam’s new Public Works director.

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Merriam Police Officer Travels to Germany for Special Olympics

Published on July 11, 2023

Capt. Jeremiah Waters recently flew into Berlin, Germany, to represent the Merriam Police Department at the Special Olympics World Games.

While there, Waters carried the torch, called the Flame of Hope, that starts the opening ceremony games. He said the experience was life-changing.