New Ownership Builds on Success at Martin City Business
Bob Stewart sees even better days ahead at The Sharper Edge as he takes over ownership and executive management.
Martin City Ice Cream Company (seasonal)
Martin City Ice Cream Company is the sweet treat that tops off every restaurant experience in our neighborhood. Artisan, handmade flavors ranging from classic traditional to exotic and creative have made this little seasonal business a big hit in South Kansas City from spring to autumn. Walk up, order, and [continue reading]
9 Overnight Security Facts Martin City Businesses Need to Know
The Martin City Community Improvement District (MCCID) has partnered with Orion Security, Inc. (OSI) for over a decade to help keep our neighborhood safe. Learn more about their role.
Workforce Spotlight: Meet Brenda Lopez at Great Plains Drilling Inc
Brenda Lopez is the Office Manager at Great Plains Drilling Inc, one of the oldest businesses in Martin City and a fixture on Oak Street since the 1970s. Lopez handles the paperwork and financial processes tied to the construction contractor’s contributions all over the Kansas City area. “I crunch numbers [continue reading]
Martin City Holiday Gift Drive For Ozanam’s Teens And Tweens
When money is tight around the holidays, it’s often the older children who go without. This year, we'd like to surprise the adolescents and teenagers at Cornerstones of Care's Ozanam Campus with special gifts just for them, but we need your help to make sure we have enough gifts! Gift [continue reading]
Martin City Takes Long Awaited Shot at Whiskey Run
Passion for Community Tradition Outruns Pandemic Sunday, October 24 isn’t just a big day for our neighborhood, it’s a milestone for the entire area! The 2021 Whiskey Run 5k will draw its crowds to Martin City for the first time since the pandemic hit, and race to reclaim its reputation [continue reading]
Workforce Spotlight: Meet Haley Strobel at Eagles Gymnastics
September 29, 2021 Haley Strobel is the Gym Director at Eagles Gymnastics, a pioneering business in Martin City that’s served thousands of families since opening in 1983. Strobel’s wide-ranging responsibilities include recreational program development, facility management and staff recruitment. “I know Eagles Gymnastics inside and out,” says Strobel with a [continue reading]
New Neighbor Welcomes Martin City’s Community Spirit
Senior Living Community Ready to Make Local Friends. Just across Highway 150 at Wyandotte Street, along Martin City’s southwest side, residents of The Madison Senior Living are settling in and looking to explore. The field that sat vacant near Premier Mazda is the site of their new sprawling campus stretching [continue reading]