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New Community Improvement District Begins Oct. 1

Published on September 30, 2025

As part of the ongoing Merriam Grand Station and Merriam Grand Marketplace redevelopment, the City of Merriam will begin collecting a 1% Community Improvement District (CID) sales tax on October 1, 2025, to support the revitalization efforts.

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GFL to Offer Early Trash Service in Merriam

Published on September 02, 2025

GFL has agreed to offer optional early enrollment for Merriam residents prior to the official start date.

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July is Ice Cream Month

Published on July 03, 2025

July is National Ice Cream Month, and we have a line-up of cold treats to cool you off this summer!

Attend one or all of these city events for a FREE tasty sweet.

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Teen Visits Officers Yearly After They Helped Save Him as an Infant

Published on June 26, 2025

Every year for the last 12 years, Kadien Barth stops by the Merriam Police Department to say ‘hello’ to the two officers who helped save his life.

Kadien was just 2 months old when then-detectives Chris Brokaw and Jeremiah Waters came into his life. Kadien was being abused at his home.

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City Council Approves Grand Station Marketplace Development

Published on June 17, 2025

Watch for a transformative $102 million mixed-use development north of Shawnee Mission Parkway between Ikea Way and Antioch Road.

Merriam City Councilmembers unanimously approved all 13 votes to redevelop this area at a Special City Council meeting on June 16.

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Merriam Receives Coveted “AAA” Rating from Standard and Poor Global

Published on June 16, 2025

The Standard and Poor Global (S&P) gave the City of Merriam the desired “AAA” credit rating. It’s S&P’s highest rating assigned and should translate to lower interest costs for the City when it issues bonds to help fund the new Merriam Grand Station Marketplace project.

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Military Tribute Banners Up on Merriam Drive

Published on May 28, 2025

Drive by Merriam Marketplace to see a lineup of military tribute banners along Merriam Drive.

The banners honor loved ones who have or are serving in a military branch.

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Merriam a Tree City USA for 39th Year in a Row

Published on May 27, 2025

The City of Merriam is once again a Tree City USA!

The award recognizes Merriam’s deep-rooted history in forestry and its commitment to tree planting.

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Edelweiss Neighborhood Celebrates 50 Years

Published on May 22, 2025

The Edelweiss neighborhood recently celebrated its 50th anniversary!

Edelweiss was recorded in the Johnson County register of deeds in November 1974, with the first residents moving in in 1975.

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Merriam to Hold Special City Council Meeting, Public Hearing June 16

Published on May 19, 2025

You’re invited to attend a public hearing on Monday, June 16, as the Merriam City Council considers establishing a Community Improvement District (CID).

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New Community Improvement District Begins Oct. 1

GFL to Offer Early Trash Service in Merriam

July is Ice Cream Month

Teen Visits Officers Yearly After They Helped Save Him as an Infant

City Council Approves Grand Station Marketplace Development

Merriam Receives Coveted “AAA” Rating from Standard and Poor Global

Military Tribute Banners Up on Merriam Drive

Merriam a Tree City USA for 39th Year in a Row

Edelweiss Neighborhood Celebrates 50 Years

Merriam to Hold Special City Council Meeting, Public Hearing June 16

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