Merriam Dr. Property Removal Supports Long-Term Flood Mitigation Plans Published on October 29, 2025 On Tuesday, Denton Excavating began removal of three properties along Merriam Drive. These properties were purchased by the City in 2024 during open sessions of the City Council (March 25, 2024 and July 22, 2024). On July 14, 2025, the Council awarded the demolition bid to Denton Excavating, a Merriam-based company. Tagged as: , City Council, City News, Community Development, Downtown, Environment
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. Tagged as: , City News, Environment
Get Free Seeds to Help Monarch Butterflies Published on May 06, 2025 Help us save the monarch butterfly population! We’re giving away milkweed seeds for you to plant in your yards.It’s part of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge through the National Wildlife Federation. Tagged as: , City News, Environment
New Plastic Benches Installed Along the Trail Published on April 02, 2024 Thanks to our community, the City has two new benches along the Turkey Creek Streamway Trail! Tagged as: , City News, Environment
Merriam Receives $522,000 State Grant to Help Reduce Carbon Footprint Published on December 20, 2023 The City of Merriam plans to update an estimated 905 streetlights with LED lightbulbs thanks to a $522,870 sustainability grant from the State of Kansas. Tagged as: , City News, Environment
Pick up a Free Energy-Saving Kit Published on April 24, 2023 Make your home more energy-efficient. The City is giving away FREE Energy-Saving kits! Tagged as: , City News, Environment
Charge Up Kansas! Published on April 12, 2023 Calling all business owners! Are you interested in getting an electric vehicle charging station at your workplace? The Kansas Department of Transportation has about $14 million to help pay for designated EV Charging Corridors in the sunflower state. This money can go toward EV charging stations and the cost to install them. Tagged as: , , Business & Economy, Environment
City of Merriam’s Sustainability Grant Earns Recognition Published on December 12, 2022 The Mid-America Regional Council on Dec. 9 recognized the City of Merriam’s Sustainability Grant through its “Resilient Success Stories” at the Kauffman Foundation. Tagged as: , City News, Environment, Honors & Awards
City Can Help Pay for Your New HVAC, Windows, Insulation, and More Published on May 24, 2022 With the weather warming up, now’s the time to invest in your home! We can help pay for your improvements with the Residential Sustainability Grant. Tagged as: , City News, Community Development, Environment
Seed Giveaway to Help Monarch Butterflies Published on May 17, 2022 Help save the monarch butterfly population! With the decline of monarch butterflies over the last several years, the City of Merriam is giving away milkweed seeds to residents so they can plant them in their yards. Tagged as: , City News, Environment