At our monthly MCCID meeting in June, we had the privilege of pausing regular business to celebrate one of Martin City’s true originals: Jess & Jim’s Steakhouse. Representatives from Jackson County joined us to present a formal proclamation recognizing Jess & Jim’s for 88 years of continuous operation, community presence, [continue reading]
Martin City’s own Sidelines Custom Floral Designs and owner Karyn Brooke are featured in the latest “The Ladies” issue of Johnson County CityLifestyle, highlighting the artistry, emotion, and community connection behind her floral design work. The feature explores Karyn’s philosophy on creating arrangements that feel personal and expressive rather than [continue reading]
At the June 2026 CID meeting, Missouri House District 25 Representative Pattie Mansur joined Board members and representatives of other Martin City businesses to provide an informational, nonpartisan overview of Amendment Five. The statewide ballot measure will be put before voters in August. Amendment Five would make a significant change [continue reading]
Cheers to spring! Our flower baskets are up along 135th Street and Martin City is lookin' good, don't you think? Take a walk (or ride 🚴♀️) and see for yourself. Did you know? The baskets are compliments of the Martin City Community Improvement District every year, and provided by Rosehill [continue reading]
The wait is over! Martin City Ice Cream Company has opened for the season! Hand-crafted, award-winning flavors, PLUS shakes and cookie sandwich flights on the menu this year. Monday-Thursday: 4-9pm Friday 12-10pm Saturday 12-10pm Sunday 12-9pm See the full menu and order online. Their specials and flavors of the day [continue reading]
Cheers to beautiful weather, a lively crowd, and our spirited community tradition, the Martin City Whiskey Run 5K 🙌 THANK YOU to the hundreds of runners, walkers, and whiskey curious who filled 'downtown' Martin City for a one-of-a-kind Sunday morning, from shots to finish. ❤️ We are SO grateful for [continue reading]
A steady stream of local business owners turned out to review plans and discuss easement details with City of Kansas City, MO and partner McClure Engineering Co in early April (2026). Appraiser will be in the neighborhood later in the month, and all impacted business property owners have been notified. [continue reading]
Alexa Barkley champions authentic small business engagement in a community. At first glance, an insurance agency might seem like an unusual fit on the main drag of a neighborhood known for food, drinks, and live music. But Alexa Barkley has quietly proven otherwise. When she moved her State Farm agency [continue reading]
It takes more than gusty wind and plummeting temps to slow our community's roll! Families braved tough conditions to fill the streets for the Martin City St. Patrick’s Parade 2026 — our biggest community event of the year. Our returning emcee, Fox4’s John Holt was so entertaining and community icon [continue reading]
A classy February evening at the Armacost Car Museum in City of Grandview, site of the 95th Annual South Kansas City Chamber Dinner & Community Impact Awards. (95 years wow!) Congrats to all 2026 winners! We were especially proud to watch Martin City superstars Alexa Barkley - State Farm Insurance [continue reading]
