City of North Kansas City

06/12/2026

Friday Greetings,

• Congratulations to Community Development Director Xue Wood on graduating from the University of Kansas’ Heartland Certified Public Manager Program! This nationally accredited, year-long leadership and management development program is designed to cultivate exceptional public sector leaders and equip them with the skills needed to effectively serve their communities. Photo attached.

• Congratulations to Braeden Beymer on his promotion to Municipal Services Supervisor, effective June 29, 2026! Braeden has been a valued member of our Public Works team, and this promotion is a well-earned recognition of his hard work, dedication, and many contributions to the department.

• Last Friday, members of the North Kansas City Fire Department and Police Department participated in HeroFund, a fundraising event held at Chicken N Pickle. HeroFund supports first responders—including police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel—by helping provide life-saving equipment and resources that departments may not otherwise be able to afford due to budget constraints. Photo attached.

• NKC's Arts in the Park Festival starts TODAY! Art, music, food, brews, and more to enjoy right in North Kansas City's backyard at Macken Park. Friday, June 12, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You won't want to miss the celebration of 10 years! Full festivities at www.artsinthepark.org.

• Join us as we celebrate the opening of River Forest Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 18, at 4 p.m. Due to very limited parking at the park, attendees are encouraged to carpool, bike, walk, or use other active transportation options whenever possible. Guests may park at the NKC Health lot (2700 Clay Edwards Drive) and take advantage of a complimentary GEST shuttle service that provides transportation between the park & ride and River Forest Park before and after the event. Please see the flyer for more information.

• City facilities will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

• Introducing a brand-new opportunity for North Kansas City's youth! We are excited to launch the NEW Youth NKC Citizens Academy—a fun, hands-on program designed to help young residents learn how their city works and discover ways to become active community leaders. Participants will go behind the scenes with City departments, meet local leaders, experience mock City Council and Municipal Court activities, learn about public safety, and develop leadership and civic engagement skills. Session 1 (Ages 8–12): July 20–23, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Session 2 (Ages 13–17): July 27–30, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants must be the qualifying age at the time of the session. Space is very limited, so register today! www.nkc.org/youthacademy

• The NKC Road District’s street maintenance program operations are in full swing. The work will take place in four separate sections throughout the community. Residents and motorists are encouraged to exercise caution in work zones and to expect occasional traffic impacts during construction. All work schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. For more information, visit https://www.nkc.org/government/departments/public-works/public-works-services/current-projects/road-district-resurfacing.

• Join Compost NKC on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at Macken Park for a free training session and discover how easy it is to compost food scraps and other compostable materials at home. By composting, you can reduce waste, support a healthier environment, and make a positive impact on our community! For more information, contact [email protected].

• NKC Residents can purchase discounted passes for the Gorman Pool at City Hall. (Proof of residency required.) Located at 1101 NE 47th Street, the Gorman Pool features a 50-meter outdoor pool perfect for recreation and lap swimming. For more information, visit www.nkc.org/our-city/community-resources/anita-gorman-pool-pass-program.

• Current City job openings are listed below. To apply, please visit www.nkc.org/jobs.
 Maintenance Worker – Buildings & Grounds
 Maintenance Worker – Facilities & Buildings
 Utility Maintenance Worker

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

• Arts in the Park – Friday, June 12, 5-10 p.m., Macken Park
• Arts in the Park – Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Macken Park
• City Council Meeting – Tuesday, June 16, 6 p.m.
• River Forest Park Ribbon Cutting – Thursday, June 18, 4 p.m., River Forest Park
• Juneteenth Holiday – City facilities closed – Friday, June 19
• Friday in the Park – Friday, June 19, 11:30 a.m., Macken Park
• Movies at Macken – Hoppers – Friday, June 26, 7:30 p.m.
• Home Compost Training – Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m., Macken Park
• Friday in the Park – June 26, 11:30 a.m., Macken Park
• Planning Commission – Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m.
• Fourth of July Holiday – City facilities closed – Friday, July 3
• Friday in the Park – Friday, July 3, 11:30 a.m., Macken Park
• City Council Meeting – Tuesday, July 7, 6 p.m.
• Friday in the Park – Friday, July 10, 11:30 a.m., Macken Park
• Swift Kick Watch Party – Saturday, July 11, Armour Road & Swift Street, activities start at 9 a.m.
• Friday in the Park – Friday, July 17, 11:30 a.m., Macken Park
• City Council Meeting – Tuesday, July 21, 6 p.m.
• Friday in the Park – Friday, July 24, 11:30 a.m., Macken Park
• Movies at Macken – A Bug’s Life – Friday, July 24, 7:30 p.m.
• Friday in the Park – Friday, July 31, 11:30 a.m., Macken Park

06/11/2026

We are excited to welcome the world to Northtown! The Kansas City World Cup 2026 ConnectKC26 Region Direct Park & Ride location on 18th Avenue, between Howell and Fayette Streets, is now open. Whether you're traveling to a match, heading to the Fan Festival, or simply exploring the region, we invite you to experience our local restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, and hospitality.

06/05/2026

Friday Greetings,

• A huge shout-out to our City crews—especially the Public Works team—for their extraordinary storm response efforts this week. Staff have worked nearly around the clock clearing storm debris, assessing damage to City trees and public facilities, conducting life-safety evaluations, issuing emergency permits for contractors, coordinating same-day inspections, and responding to resident and business needs following the storm. The Community Development Department identified five residential units with significant structural damage and continues to work closely with affected property owners to help begin repairs as quickly as possible. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, professionalism, and teamwork demonstrated by our employees during this challenging week.

• Congratulations to Will Grefrath, Parks Recreation Supervisor and 2026 Leadership Northland class graduate! Leadership Northland is an intensive program devoted to strengthening and educating area business and community professionals, hosted by the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce.

• On Thursday, NKC Police & Fire Departments visited the Children's Learning Center at NKC Health to give the students a memorable experience. Photos attached.

• Introducing a brand-new opportunity for North Kansas City's youth! We are excited to launch the NEW Youth NKC Citizens Academy—a fun, hands-on program designed to help young residents learn how their city works and discover ways to become active community leaders. Participants will go behind the scenes with City departments, meet local leaders, experience mock City Council and Municipal Court activities, learn about public safety, and develop leadership and civic engagement skills. Session 1 (Ages 8–12): July 20–23, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Session 2 (Ages 13–17): July 27–30, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants must be the qualifying age at the time of the session. Space is very limited, so register today! www.nkc.org/youthacademy

• The NKC Road District’s street maintenance program operations are in full swing. The work will take place in four separate sections throughout the community. Residents and motorists are encouraged to exercise caution in work zones and to expect occasional traffic impacts during construction. All work schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. For more information, visit https://www.nkc.org/government/departments/public-works/public-works-services/current-projects/road-district-resurfacing.

• Have you ever wondered what a future streetcar connection between Kansas City and North Kansas City could look like? Join the KC Streetcar Authority and project partners on Thursday, June 11, from 4-6 p.m. at Cinder Block Brewery for a NorthRail Open House and learn about the latest progress on the study exploring a potential streetcar connection to North Kansas City. No formal presentation is planned—just stop by anytime during the event to learn more and join the conversation about the future of regional transit.

• Only one week away from NKC's Arts in the Park Festival! Art, music, food, brews, and more to enjoy right in North Kansas City's backyard at Macken Park. Friday, June 12, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You won't want to miss the celebration of 10 years! Full festivities at www.artsinthepark.org.

• Save the Date! We will be cutting the ribbon on River Forest Park on Thursday, June 18, at 4 p.m.! Details coming soon, but we hope to see you there!

• Join Compost NKC on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at Macken Park for a free training session and discover how easy it is to compost food scraps and other compostable materials at home. By composting, you can reduce waste, support a healthier environment, and make a positive impact on our community! For more information, contact [email protected].

• NKC Residents can purchase discounted passes for the Gorman Pool at City Hall. (Proof of residency required.) Located at 1101 NE 47th Street, the Gorman Pool features a 50-meter outdoor pool perfect for recreation and lap swimming. For more information, visit www.nkc.org/our-city/community-resources/anita-gorman-pool-pass-program.

• Current City job openings are listed below. To apply, please visit www.nkc.org/jobs.
 Maintenance Worker – Buildings & Grounds
 Maintenance Worker – Facilities & Buildings

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

• Community Enrichment Advisory Committee – Thursday, June 11, 6 p.m.
• NorthRail Open House – Thursday, June 11, 4-6 p.m., Cinder Block Brewery
• Arts in the Park – Friday, June 12, 5-10 p.m., Macken Park
• Arts in the Park – Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Macken Park
• City Council Meeting – Tuesday, June 16, 6 p.m.
• River Forest Park Ribbon Cutting – Thursday, June 18, 4 p.m., River Forest Park
• Friday in the Park – Friday, June 19, 11:30 a.m., Macken Park
• Movies at Macken – Hoppers – Friday, June 26, 7:30 p.m.
• Home Compost Training – Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m., Macken Park
• Friday in the Park – June 26, 11:30 a.m., Macken Park

06/05/2026

🌟 Introducing a brand-new opportunity for North Kansas City's youth! 🌟

The City of North Kansas City is excited to launch the NEW Youth NKC Citizens Academy—a fun, hands-on program designed to help young residents learn how their city works and discover ways to become active community leaders.

Participants will go behind the scenes with City departments, meet local leaders, experience mock City Council and Municipal Court activities, learn about public safety, and develop leadership and civic engagement skills.

📅 Session 1 (Ages 8–12): July 20–23, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
📅 Session 2 (Ages 13–17): July 27–30, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Participants must be the qualifying age at the time of the session.

✅ Free for NKC residents
✅ Interactive activities and field experiences
✅ Learn how local government serves our community
✅ Make new friends and have fun while learning!

Be among the first to participate in this exciting new program and discover what it takes to help shape the future of North Kansas City.

Space is very limited, so register today! www.nkc.org/youthacademy

06/04/2026

SCAM ALERT

Property deed scams are on the rise, and scammers can target your home's equity by filing fake paperwork. The Clay County Recorder of Deeds offers a free property fraud alert service called Deed Watch, which allows property owners to monitor activity recorded under selected names.

To set it up, register with a valid email address at deedwatch.com, select Clay County, and enter the verification code sent to your email. From there, you can add any variation of your name, a spouse’s name, or any name you wish to monitor.

When a document is recorded under one of your selected names, you will get an instant email alert so you can confirm the transaction right away. Please note that Deed Watch is an alert and monitoring service only. It does NOT prevent documents from being recorded, validate the legality of documents, or replace legal advice. Take 5 minutes to sign up today.

If you have any questions, please call the Recorder of Deeds at (816) 407-3550.

06/02/2026

Damage in North Kansas City, MO and near downtown was associated with strong downburst and straight line winds. Damage survey found a swath of winds between 75-82 MPH from the Monday morning (6/1/2026) supercell. Note other wind damage with winds below 75 MPH occurred elsewhere.

Official Public Information Statement (PNS): https://partnerservices.nws.noaa.gov/products/cache/152-2026/PNSEAX/c8ac147dbfdaf0cbb620e99173732c6d

06/01/2026

Please report power pole/line/equipment damage directly to Evergy. https://www.evergy.com/report-outage or 888-544-4852.

Report your power outage now so our crews can restore your power as soon as possible.

06/01/2026

Crews are working to address tree damage caused by the overnight storms. Please use caution around downed tree limbs.