Merriam Voters Approve New Community Center

Merriam voters have decided – the City should build a new community center.

According to the Johnson County Board of Elections, unofficial results show more than 2,490 mail-in ballots were cast with 67.5 percent of residents saying they...

New Playground Equipment Installed at Quail Creek Park

Get ready to play – there’s new playground equipment at Quail Creek Park.

Starting Saturday, Merriam residents can enjoy the new, brightly colored playground. The park features cable climbing activities; a slide; a Volta spinner, simila...

Merriam Police Pull Over 74 Drivers During Drunk Driving Campaign

The Merriam Police Department made 74 stops during its two-week “You Drink. You Drive. You Lose.” campaign. The statewide program aimed to removed impaired drivers from Kansas roadways. Officers conducted overtime patrols to aggressively enforce Kansas im...

Get the Facts - Your Vote Counts

Check your mailboxes this week – the City sent you a postcard reminding you to vote! Here’s one last push to better explain the mail-in ballot initiative on the new community center.

Know Your Facts:

• Not voting in this mail-in ballot ele...

Mail-in Ballot Facts

Here's what you need to know – frequently asked questions about the mail-in ballot.

6-Year-Old Wins Merriam Park Passport Program

Ask any 6-year-old what he or she likes to do in the summer, and it’s probably going to their neighborhood park. Luckily, Merriam has a few gems and spotlighted one with its Park Passport Program.

Our City joined Fairway, Leawood, Mission, Prairi...

Video Highlights Community Center Blight

The City of Merriam today released a video covering the upcoming Community Center ballot initiative. The video highlights the issues with the current facilities, and features residents sharing their views on the future of recreation in Merriam.

Studies sho...

Newsletter on Merriam Ballot Initiative Hits Mailboxes This Week

Merriam residents will receive a four-page newsletter in their mail this week that explains the community center mail-in ballot initiative and how they will determine the future of recreation in the community.

The newsletter highlights frequently asked que...

Read Our Blog

Dig a little deeper about the mail-in ballot initiative and read our blog.

Community Center Mail-In Vote

Merriam voters will determine the future of our community’s recreation. Voters will decide if the City should replace the current 100+ year-old community center and 30+ year-old aquatic center with a new Community Center.

Merriam Police Adds Four New Officers

Four new Merriam police officers are ready to protect and serve our community.

The Meriam Police Department on Monday swore in Officers April Gebke, Grant Sparks, Bradley Thomas, and Beau Soucie at the Aug. 28 City Council meeting. They took their oaths of...

Merriam Police Wants Your Help Catching Criminals in the Act

If you have a security camera, Merriam Police needs your help. Officers are inviting you to join the Community Video Partnership Program to help catch criminals in the act.

The new program uses residents’ and businesses’ security camera...

Merriam Aquatic Center Completes Slide Inspection

Height Restrictions Increase from 42” to 48”

The Merriam Aquatics Center (MAC) this week completed the inspection on its waterslide required by a new Kansas law that took effect on July 1. Riders, though, must now be 48 inches in height...

Merriam Getting Metered Ramps Along I-35

To help address congestion issues during rush hour on I-35, KC Scout installed six metered ramps between the Missouri-Kansas state line and 75th St. They will be up and running later this summer.

Two metered ramps are in Merriam – at 67th St. sou...

Orange Barrel Alert: A current list of Merriam road closures

As the weather warms up, so do construction projects to improve Merriam’s roads. To help motorists get around town without unexpected detours and delays, you can now get the information you need to know about road closures, as well as a map, in one place ...

Check your mailboxes for two new City publications: Also available online!

Check your mailbox for the Summer 2017 issue of Merriam Highlights and Recreation. This one features a bunch of info about the City's Rec. Facilities, including a special insert (right in the middle) focused exclusively on the issue of what to do with our...

Join Team Merriam: Check out new job openings!

City of Merriam employees seem to think this is a pretty great place to work. We’re currently hiring for positions in Merriam’s Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments. Read more about open positions in the “Jobs&...

Work begins on Shawnee Mission Parkway bridge over railroad tracks in March

Work will begin on Shawnee Mission Parkway over BNSF railroad tracks to the west of Merriam city limits in early March. The scope of this project is to replace the east and west bridge approaches, remove the median on the bridge, patch de-laminated areas ...

Brian Knaff selected as Ward 2 council member

Brian Knaff became the newest Ward Two council member after a public interview with Merriam City Council Monday night. He’ll finish out the final year of retired Council Member Jim Wymer's term (up for election on November 7, 2017). In ...

Merriam welcomes new Assistant City Administrator Meredith Hauck

Starting today, Feb. 23, the City of Merriam’s leadership team is fully staffed as a new assistant city administrator joins the ranks.

Meredith Hauck, who previously served as assistant city manager in Raymore, Missouri — population 19,...

2016 Year-in-Review video now online

Something is always going on in Merriam, but 2016 was especially eventful. Major infrastructure Improvements were made; public art was installed as part of a new placemaking initiative; and Parks & Rec programs continued to bring the community togethe...

Final Parks Facilities Master Plan released after Council presentation

Following months of gathering public input, Merriam City Council formally acknowledged the completion of a Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, at tonight's meeting.

A team of consultants partnered with a steering committee of residents to...

Merriam Police officers honored with awards of valor

Two Merriam Police officers received the Silver Award for Valor at the Metro Chief and Sheriffs Association on Fri., Nov., 18. Corporal Weiler and Sergeant Brokaw were honored with the award for going above and beyond the call of duty. Congratulations!

Frequently Asked Questions: Parks Facilities Master Plan

There's a lot of buzz around town about the Parks & Rec Facilities Master Plan currently in development. As the steering committee, city staff and consultants put finishing touches on recommendations, check out this FAQ for information about the process.

Police officers participate in low-light training exercise

Police Officers are constantly training, learning new skills and practicing fundamentals. Recently, Merriam Police Officers participated in a low-light training exercise to become better prepared for situations when light or visibility isn't optimal. Most...Read on...

Parks & Rec Facilities Master Plan news

In an effort to keep the community up-to-date on the development of a Parks Facilities Master Plan, there's now a blog dedicated to the issue. This week, we provide background on Merriam's aging facilities and the process of crafting a master plan that ai...Read on...

Nixle

The Merriam Police Department continues to use Nixle to communicate with the Citizens of Merriam.

Nixle is a Community Information Service designed to deliver important and timely information to residents in our area use the latest technology.

This...Read on...

Fall Foliage in the 'Burbs

In less than a week, the official start to fall will be underway. The temps in Kansas, according to Weather Center, will remain in the 80’s, but we Kansans flock to our sweaters and jackets the moment a slight chill is in the air.

Merriam Voters Approve New Community Center

Merriam voters have decided – the City should build a new community center.

According to the Johnson County Board of Elections, unofficial results show more than 2,490 mail-in ballots were cast with 67.5 percent of residents saying they want a ne...

Tour Merriam

If you're a group tour planner looking for new and unique tours, come explore Merriam. From instruments to dessert bread, candles to guitar lamps, Merriam has a nice blend of group-friendly tours. Click the link below to learn more and schedule today!

Merriam's Summer Playlist

There are 92 days of summer and we've got a ton of local performances for you to enjoy---25 to be exact. That's 25 times out of 92 days you can tune in and feel the music! Check out Merriam's 2017 Summer Playlist at the link below.

Meet in Merriam

The meeting room at Meriam Historic Plaza is an ideal location for small to mid-size meetings, trainings or events. With affordable rates, an accessible location and top of the line technology, your next meeting is one click away.

Pet Friendly Merriam

In celebration of National Pet Day on April 11th (yes, it’s a thing–the National Calendar at a Glance says so), we thought it fitting to celebrate and share the fur babies in our lives, and educate visitors about Merriam’s plethora of pet-friendly places.

Parks & Rec Facilities Master Plan news

In an effort to keep the community up-to-date on the development of a Parks Facilities Master Plan, there's now a blog dedicated to the issue. Click below to stay informed of this exciting master plan.

Road Trip BINGO

There's plenty to do with kids in and around Merriam. Stop by Merriam Historic Plaza to pick up a road trip bingo card (or download one at the read more link), then hit the open road in Kansas to discover popular visitor attractions, eateries and more ac...Read on...