Merriam Leads the Way with National Award Published on May 11, 2021 Team Merriam is leading the way when it comes to customer service and quality of services. We have a national award to prove it!The ETC Institute – a top firm in local government research – recognized the City with its Leading the Way Award. Tagged as: , City News, Honors & Awards
Check Out the New City of Merriam Website Published on May 10, 2021 Our new City of Merriam website is now fully functioning! Merriam.org is your 24/7 digital front door to City Hall and the Merriam Community Center. Discover City-related news and events, see what’s happening in your neighborhood, and register or apply for many city services day or night. Tagged as: , Announcements, City News
Coming Soon to the MCC: Room rentals, PIP, and Child Watch Published on May 06, 2021 The MCC plans to open room rentals, preschool indoor playground, and child watch now that COVID-19 related restrictions are lifted across the county. Check out all the opportunities. Tagged as: , City News
Help Design the New Antioch Library Published on May 05, 2021 A fixture in the Merriam community for more than 60 years, the Antioch Library is moving to Merriam Municipal Plaza next to the community center.Library staff wants your help designing the new Antioch Library. You can give input during an information session on Wednesday, May 19. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, City News, Community Development
Merriam Farmers' Market Opens May 1 Published on April 28, 2021 The award-winning Merriam Farmers' Market opens Saturday! Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, and homemade products each Saturday May through September from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. We offer covered vendor spaces, an on-duty market supervisor, restrooms, and free, paved parking right next to our vendors. Tagged as: , City News, Events & Activities
SMSD Students Plant Trees at Waterfall Park, Across Johnson County Published on April 26, 2021 Rooted in a mission to plant as many trees as possible, two Shawnee Mission South seniors – Chase Horner and Harley Witbrod – dug deep and got to work.The outcome: 300 volunteers planted 223 trees across Johnson County on Saturday. Tagged as: , City News, Public Works
Meet Merriam’s New Assistant City Administrator Published on April 19, 2021 Jennifer Jones-Lacy is ready to hit the ground running. She’s the City’s new assistant city administrator and wants to help continue growing the City of Merriam in a positive direction. Merriam City Councilmembers approved the hire at their April 12 meeting. Tagged as: , City News
Free Large-Item Pickup April 19-23 Published on April 07, 2021 Can't fit it in your garbage can? Our Public Works crews can help you out!Residents can dispose of large items such as appliances, rugs, mattresses, and more April 19-23. Tagged as: , City News, Public Works
City Receives High Marks in Resident Satisfaction Survey Published on April 01, 2021 We asked, and you delivered. Hundreds of Merriam residents recently took a community survey to let us know what they think about the City and the services they receive. The answers are compared with other communities across the Kansas City metro region. Tagged as: , City News
Shelter Rentals Available Starting April 12 Published on March 31, 2021 You’ll soon be able to reserve a park shelter in Merriam! Johnson County recently adopted a new public health order that took out mass gathering limits. Because of this, the City will begin accepting shelter reservations starting April 12. Tagged as: , City News