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Posted on: August 12, 2020

Explore What’s Happening in Merriam with Our Fall Highlights Magazine; View Event Cancellations

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Check your mailboxes! The Fall 2020 issue of our Highlights and Recreation magazine is now available. The award-winning magazine is published three times per year and mailed to all Merriam residents and businesses. 

Find information about City news and services, upcoming community events, and Parks and Recreation activities and classes.

View the magazine online.

 

Due to COVID-19, several of our special events and programs were canceled after we published our most recent issue of Highlights and Recreation. Please view an updated cancellation list below:

Canceled Special Events                                                                                                                                

  • Sept. 12: Turkey Creek Car & Motorcycle Show                                                                                                 
  • Oct. 2: Family Game Night                                                                                                                            
  • Oct. 3: Merriam Drive Live                                                                                                              
  • Oct. 6: National Night Out                                                                                                          
  • Oct. 24: Halloween Happenings

Tim Murphy Art Gallery                                                                                                                              

  • The Art Gallery is open, but all opening night receptions are canceled through the rest of the year.
  • The 24th Annual High School Visual Arts Competition awards ceremony will be held virtually this year.

Canceled MCC Educational Programs                                                                                                                  

  • Sept. 10: Bingo

Canceled MCC Fitness Programs                                                                                                              

  • Aug. 31-Dec. 14: Adult Basketball                                                                                            
  • Aug. 31-Dec. 16: Youth Martial Arts                                                                                                  
  • Sept. 2-Dec. 18: High School Basketball

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Posted on: February 13, 2018
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Public Hearing Scheduled During Feb. 7 Planning Commission Meeting

Posted on: January 29, 2018
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Downtown Merriam Partnership Wins State Award

Posted on: January 25, 2018
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Merriam Police Officer Receives Life Saving Award

Posted on: January 23, 2018
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Merriam Municipal Court Cases Now Available Online

Posted on: January 18, 2018
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City of Merriam Offers Franchise Fee Rebate to Qualified Residents

Posted on: January 17, 2018
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Merriam Receives Coveted “AAA” Rating from Standard and Poor's Global

Posted on: January 16, 2018
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Be Prepared – Snow and Ice is in the Forecast

Posted on: January 10, 2018
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Your Response to Mailed Citizen Survey Will Improve City’s Future

Posted on: January 10, 2018
David-Neal

New Councilmember Sworn into Office

Posted on: January 9, 2018
Tim Murphy Art Gallery

2018 Tim Murphy Art Gallery Schedule Announced

Posted on: January 4, 2018
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Merriam Now Hiring for 2018 Pool Season at the MAC

Posted on: December 22, 2017
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Merriam Excited to See Third Wayside Horn Activated

Posted on: December 20, 2017
Merriam Police Participate in Operation Rudolph

Merriam Police Participates in Operation Rudolph

Posted on: December 18, 2017
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Johnson County Residential Property Valuation

Posted on: December 14, 2017
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You Can Now Sign Up for Merriam’s Police Citizens Academy

Posted on: December 6, 2017
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Overland Park Fire Marshal Issues Burn Ban for Merriam Residents

Posted on: December 4, 2017
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You Can Now Register Your Pets Online

Posted on: December 4, 2017
Planting the Seeds

Merriam to Dedicate Public Art on Friday

Posted on: November 29, 2017
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Traffic Alert: Shawnee Mission Parkway Lane Closures Start Tomorrow

Posted on: November 27, 2017
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Merriam Residents Can Apply for an Exterior Home Improvement Grant in January

Posted on: November 20, 2017
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New Sound System to Reduce Train Noise Pollution in Merriam

Posted on: November 15, 2017
New Art Piece at IBFCC

Local Artist’s Work Donated to IBFCC

Posted on: November 14, 2017
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Unofficial Election Results

Posted on: November 8, 2017
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Wanted: Advertisers

Posted on: November 7, 2017
PAFR

Merriam Wins National Award for Finance Report

Posted on: October 19, 2017
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Large-Item and Curbside Leaf Pickup Available to Merriam Residents

Posted on: October 10, 2017
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New Online Burn Permit Application

Posted on: October 5, 2017
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Merriam Hosts Inaugural Pickleball Festival

Posted on: September 29, 2017
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New Sidewalks to Bridge Merriam Residents with City Amenities

Posted on: September 25, 2017
PulsePoint

You Can Help Overland Park Fire Department Save Lives

Posted on: September 20, 2017
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Merriam Voters Approve New Community Center

Posted on: September 15, 2017
Park Passport Winner

6-Year-Old Wins Merriam Park Passport Program

Posted on: August 30, 2017
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Community Center Mail-In Vote

Posted on: June 28, 2017
Join-Team-Merriam

Join Team Merriam: Check out new job openings!

Posted on: March 27, 2017
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Work begins on Shawnee Mission Parkway bridge over railroad tracks in March

Posted on: March 3, 2017
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Brian Knaff selected as Ward 2 council member

Posted on: February 28, 2017
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2016 Year-in-Review video now online

Posted on: February 14, 2017
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Final Parks Facilities Master Plan released after Council presentation

Posted on: January 9, 2017
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Merriam Police officers honored with awards of valor

Posted on: November 21, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions: Parks Facilities Master Plan

Posted on: October 28, 2016
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Police officers participate in low-light training exercise

Posted on: October 26, 2016
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Parks & Rec Facilities Master Plan news

Posted on: September 21, 2016