Gladstone Dispatch

11/10/2024

People enjoy the creativity of the Halloween season. Here are some ideas sure to stir the cauldron.

While trick-or-treating and attending parties are ways to enjoy the final day of October, there are plenty of other ways to make Halloween more fun that can be done leading up to Oct. 31. Read on to gain some new ideas.

09/10/2024

We’re challenging the Liberty, Missouri Police Department! Think you can top our Halloween squad photo? Show us what you got and let’s see who can bring the spookiest vibes! Let’s see what you got! 🎃👻🤝🚔

09/10/2024

The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce certified North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health staff as Platinum Level Healthy KC for a 4th time.

The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce certified North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health staff as Platinum Level Healthy KC for a fourth time, according to a hospital press release.

09/10/2024

Winnetonka High School in North Kansas City Schools will hold their Homecoming Parade Friday, Oct. 11. The parade route moves from the school on Northeast 48th Street up to North Fremont, making a turn onto Northeast 52nd Street and then back toward the school on North Beacon Avenue. The parade begins at 1 p.m. The community is invited to attend the parade.

08/10/2024

Looking to help kids in all our Northland school districts? Read the story at

Currently in Clay County, there are more than 20 food pantries that are part of the Kearney, Liberty, North Kansas City and Smithville schools. The age range is elementary to high school.To donate, visit feednorthlandkids.org/how-to-help/donate.html. To also help out, there is the Bill Cross 5K on S...

05/10/2024

Read more about the efforts to bring Saul Bermudez, wanted on second-degree murder and armed criminal action felony charges and on the run for 6 years, is in custody.

LIBERTY — After six years on the run, Saul Bermudez, wanted on second-degree murder and armed criminal action felony charges, is in custody.“Law enforcement officers with the United States Marshals Service arrested Bermudez and delivered him to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center...

03/10/2024

03/10/2024

The Gladstone City Council has set the tax rate for another year.

The personal property tax rate in Gladstone is unchanged from last year at 0.9290 per $100 of assessed valuation. The council held a public hearing prior to approving an ordinance fixing the annual rate of levy for the 2024 real estate and personal property taxes within the corporate limits of Glads...

02/10/2024

The Gladstone PD Lobby will be closed to the public on Friday, October 4th beginning at 12pm due to Gladfest.

02/10/2024

North Kansas City Hospital presents a new fundraiser.

NORTH KANSAS CITY — North Kansas City Hospital will host its inaugural fundraising event, Glow All Out, on Friday, Oct.

30/09/2024

Here's some fun community outreach involving the Gladstone MO Police.

Join us for coffee and donuts on Wednesday, October 2nd from 7:30 am to 9:30 am at Dunkin Donuts! Officers will be on the roof and will be taking donations for Special Olympics Missouri! ☕️🍩

28/09/2024

For those hunters, there are new rules that the Missouri Department of Conservation wants people to follow.

Missouri deer, turkey, waterfowl and dove hunters can get information on upcoming fall hunting seasons from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s 2024 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet and the Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Hunting Digest 2024-2025, according to the ...

26/09/2024

The county is in the final stages of the comprehensive planning process and final draft plan recommendations are available online through Sept 30 at claycountycompass.com. Read more at
https://www.gladstonedispatch.com/county-comprehensive-plan-ready-for-review/

CLAY COUNTY — The county is in the final stages of the comprehensive planning process and final draft plan recommendations are available online through Sept 30 at claycountycompass.com.

25/09/2024

The city of Gladstone is seeking civic-minded individuals to apply to serve on the many boards and commissions that help make recommendations on how the city functions.

GLADSTONE — Gladstone board and commission members help advise the mayor, city council and others on the city leadership team on issues such as planning and zoning, parks, capital improvements and neighborhoods.There are openings for board and commission members with terms beginning in January for...

24/09/2024

Curious about how leaves change color? Where the best place to see the changing colors in the state? Learn more at

The autumnal equinox this year arrives Sunday, Sept.

23/09/2024

As the first day of fall is officially here, Divas on a Dime writer Patti Diamond offers up a beer cheese soup.

Few dishes perfectly capture the essence of cozy autumn nights like Beer Cheese Soup. With its creamy texture and rich blend of sharp cheddar and your favorite brew, this hearty soup is perfect for those cooler evenings when you crave something both satisfying and soul-warming.

22/09/2024

Curious about hummingbirds and their migratory patterns? There's a virtual program coming.

People interested in learning about hummingbirds and their behaviors can attend Missouri Department of Conservation’s virtual program, “Birds: Hummingbirds.” This free program will be from 1 to 2 p.m.

20/09/2024

Entertainment is on tap tonight at Linden Square. It's time for Vinyl Revival.

https://www.gladstonedispatch.com/vinyl-revival-performs-friday-for-sounds-on-the-square-series/

Send a message to learn more

20/09/2024

North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health climbed in its rankings of best employers in Missouri on Forbes’ latest list. The hospital and Meritas Health ranked No. 16 on Forbes’ Best Employers by State list, moving up four spots from last year.

NORTH KANSAS CITY — North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health climbed in its rankings of best employers in Missouri on Forbes’ latest list.

16/09/2024

CLAY COUNTY VOTERS: What questions do you have for local candidates from Gladstone, Kearney, Liberty and Smithville running for state office?
Tell us in the comments or email us by noon Monday, Sept. 23, at [email protected] with "candidate question" in the subject line for publication consideration in our October coverage ahead of the November election.

13/09/2024

Looking for a creative way to participate in Gladfest? Try creating a scarecrow for the Sam the Scarecrow Contest. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 13.

GLADSTONE — Businesses and city organizations are invited to participate in the Gladfest Sam the Scarecrow Contest in Gladstone. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 13.

12/09/2024

The group Marimba Sol de Chiapas will bring music from south of the border to the Friday in the Park series in North Kansas City this week. The free concert starts at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13.

NORTH KANSAS CITY — The group Marimba Sol de Chiapas will bring music from south of the border to the Friday in the Park series in North Kansas City this

12/09/2024

MDC offers several virtual classes to explore creating natural habitats, planting native flowers and understanding monarch butterflies.

The Missouri Department of Conservation offers is offering upcoming virtual programs on a variety of subjects including native planting, monarch butterflies and edible plants.

11/09/2024

RTKC suggests taking a safety survey to learn one’s fall risk at ncoa.org/tools/falls-free-checkup. For more about the services available from the nonprofit, visit rebuildingtogetherkc.org. For Clay Senior Services, visit claycoseniors.org.

September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month and as a result, local nonprofits are spreading knowledge about the danger of falls and how to prevent them.