Major Karl Oakman, Division Commander of the South Patrol Division of the Kansas City Police Department, attended our April CID board meeting to explain where things stand in terms of crime in the district. Oakman said the KCPD wants our community to know that we are safe. “Many of you may [continue reading]
It is that time again for the Public Improvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) to hold its annual hearings for City grants for public improvements. The primary function of the Public Improvements Advisory Committee (PIAC) is to solicit resident input and make recommendations regarding both the citywide and neighborhood portions of the [continue reading]
Friends, family and supporters of Jess & Jim’s Steakhouse joined the South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the owners of Jess & Jim's Steakhouse on Thursday, May 21st for an official ribbon cutting celebration of the opening of their new outdoor patio and fire pit. Watch owners Mike and Debbie [continue reading]
6th In –District City Council Candidates: Due to term limits, on June 23rd, voters in the six district will cast a vote for an individual to replace John Sharp as the 6th In-District City Council member. The two gentlemen running for the seat are Kevin McManus and Terrence Nash. Here is [continue reading]
The Martin City business community and the MCCID board members would like to thank long-time CID Board member and Suburban Lawn & Garden owner, Bo Stueck, for her thoughtful leadership and dedicated service to the Martin City Community Improvement District. Stueck has retired from the CID board of directors and Carol Siegel [continue reading]
Get Hits 4 Education and Barnstormers Baseball have agreed to terms with Jackson County Parks and Recreation to begin renovating and developing youth baseball facilities in the Kansas City metro. The first of the projects will kick off this summer with the renovation of a four-field complex at 140th and [continue reading]
Rosehill Gardens is all about giving back to those who serve in the military and this year, they showed it in a big way! In February, they kicked off a Veterans Landscape Giveaway contest in hopes of helping two Veterans by giving each of them $5000 worth of landscaping services. [continue reading]
Sunday, April 27th, 12:01pm Where: Martin City Brewery, 500 East 135th Street Kansas City, MO Out of shape from the winter months? That’s okay! Anyone can “compete “in our .1K race. All you have to do is make it 328 feet! Costumes, trophies, and finish line medals. Everyone gets a T-shirt, hot dog and a free [continue reading]
After years of designing, seeking funding, and just plain tenacity, Martin City is finally reaping the rewards of major improvements along 135th Street. Last month, our efforts were publicly recognized at the Kansas City Business Journal's Capstone Awards luncheon. Thirty-two development and real estate projects from around the metro were honored, [continue reading]
Are there any plans to build additional sidewalks along 135th Street? YES! New sidewalks will be built in Phase 2 of the public improvements along 135th Street. On the south side of 135th street, the new sidewalk will begin in front of KC Running Company and go west to approximately the [continue reading]
