City News

Sections of Southeast Douglas and Southeast First streets are set to close daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, October 27, for utility work at the intersection. Work is permitted through November 7. The hard closures are on the south side of the intersection in the southbound lane of Southeast Douglas Street, and in the eastbound lane of Southeast First Street on either side of its intersection with Southeast Douglas Street.

You are invited to our Holiday Luncheon at Gamber Community Center! Come enjoy a catered Holiday meal with dessert on Thursday, December 18. Doors open at 11:45 am, and lunch is served at 12:00 pm. This event costs $12 per person and requires pre-registration. Starting October 1st, you can register by visiting the Gamber Community Center or calling (816) 969-1580 to reserve your spot.

You are invited to our Thanksgiving Luncheon at Gamber Community Center! Come enjoy a catered Thanksgiving meal with dessert on Thursday, November 20. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. This event is $12 per person, and pre-registration is required. Starting Wednesday, October 1, you can register by visiting the Gamber Community Center or calling 816.969.1580 to reserve your spot.

A utility contractor is completing work along the south side of Southeast Second Street between Southeast Main Street and the alley behind the City Hall parking garage which will require the closure of sidewalk and two alleys, and the closure of Southeast Douglas Street at Southeast Second Street. Work will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is permitted from now until November 26. As a condition of permit approval, operations along Southeast Second Street...

Update: Southeast Fourth Street is open to traffic as of 11/14/25.

A section of Southeast Fourth Street between Southeast Timbercreek Lane and Southeast Todd George Parkway is set to close on Monday, Oct. 27, until Monday, Nov. 17 (postponed and extended due to weather and utility conflicts from Monday, Oct. 23, through Monday, Nov. 3). The detour route includes Southeast Timbercreek Lane, Southeast Winburn Trail, and Southeast Todd George Parkway.