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Posted on: November 20, 2017

Merriam Residents Can Apply for Exterior Home Improvement Grant in January

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Posted on: June 12, 2019

Highlights from City’s 2018 Financial Report Now Available

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Posted on: June 11, 2019

New Councilmember Ceremonially Sworn In

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Posted on: June 4, 2019

Take a Walk and Listen to Merriam’s Interactive History Tour

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Posted on: May 17, 2019

Annual Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts Monday

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Posted on: May 16, 2019

Neighborhood Block Party Grants Now Available

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Posted on: May 13, 2019

Filing Deadline to Run for Merriam City Council is June 3

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Posted on: May 10, 2019

Ward 1 Representative Needed to Serve on Parks and Rec Advisory Board

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Posted on: May 9, 2019

Plant Installation for Neighborhood Island Grant Due by June 15

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Posted on: May 8, 2019

Merriam Residents Give Feedback on the Future of 5701 Merriam Drive

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Posted on: April 24, 2019

Merriam Police Uses Phone App to Create New Neighborhood Watch Program

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Posted on: April 23, 2019

Merriam Police Officer Receives Life Saving Award

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Posted on: March 29, 2019

Public Meeting Dates Set to Explore Future Opportunities at 5701 Merriam Drive

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Posted on: April 19, 2019

Advisory Committee Members Needed to Update City's Comprehensive Plan

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Posted on: April 18, 2019

Merriam Police Officers Will Be in Full Force During “Weed Day”

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Posted on: April 3, 2019

City of Merriam Receives Engineering Excellence Award for Johnson Drive Project

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Posted on: March 28, 2019

Explore What’s Happening in Merriam with Our Summer Highlights & Recreation Magazine

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Posted on: March 26, 2019

Capt. Todd Allen Named Acting Police Chief

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Posted on: March 19, 2019

Free Tree Limb Pickup Starts Monday; Large-Item Pickup in April

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Posted on: February 26, 2019

Ward One Councilmember Weems Resigns; Council Seeks Candidate to Fill Vacant Seat

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Posted on: March 13, 2019

2019 Heartland Exhibition Winners Announced

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Posted on: March 12, 2019

Merriam Police Department Names its 2018 Officer of the Year

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Posted on: March 7, 2019

Records Clerk to Retire After Nearly 30 Years with the City of Merriam

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Posted on: March 1, 2019

City of Merriam Statement Regarding Community Petitions

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Posted on: February 25, 2019

Merriam Police Chief to Retire in April After More Than Three Decades with Department

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Posted on: February 19, 2019

Franchise Fee Rebate Program Now Taking Applications

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Posted on: January 24, 2019

Merriam Non-Discrimination Ordinance Now In Effect

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Posted on: January 23, 2019

Merriam Welcomes New Fire Captain

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Posted on: January 17, 2019

Merriam Officer Receives Life Saving Award

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Posted on: January 16, 2019

Merriam Welcomes Two New Police Officers

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Posted on: January 14, 2019

Limb Drop Off Available January 16-23

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Posted on: January 10, 2019

Building Permit Map Now Available Online

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Posted on: January 4, 2019

Merriam Seeks Facilitator to Help with Future of 5701 Merriam Drive Process

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Posted on: December 27, 2018

City of Merriam Wins National Finance Award

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Posted on: December 19, 2018

Merriam Police Take Kids Holiday Shopping

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Posted on: December 13, 2018

Carter Ave. Closed Dec. 15-17

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Posted on: December 13, 2018

City Council Honors Outgoing Planning Commission Chair for 30 Years of Service

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Posted on: December 11, 2018

Fire Department Captain Retires After 32 Years of Serving Merriam Residents

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Posted on: December 4, 2018

City Council to Consider a Non-Discrimination Ordinance on Dec. 10

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Posted on: December 3, 2018

High School Visual Arts Competition on December 6 at the Tim Murphy Art Gallery

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Posted on: November 28, 2018

Discover Upcoming City Happenings with Our Latest Issue of Highlights & Recreation Magazine

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Posted on: November 27, 2018

Exterior Home Improvement Grant Program a Success; Coming Back in 2019

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Posted on: November 20, 2018

Traffic Alert: Complete Closure at 67th St. and BNSF Railroad Tracks Begins Dec. 3

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Posted on: November 19, 2018

City of Merriam Wins Prestigious National Award for Innovative and Effective Workplace Practices

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Posted on: November 15, 2018

Merriam Police to Increase Enforcement During Thanksgiving Week

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Posted on: October 23, 2018

Merriam Police Officer Receives Second Life Saving Award

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Posted on: October 10, 2018

Help Stuff Our Holiday Barrels to Support Local Families

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Posted on: October 18, 2018

Merriam Police to Enforce Seatbelt Use Near Schools During Halloween Week

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Posted on: October 12, 2018

City Seeks Volunteers to Serve on the 5701 Merriam Drive Steering Committee

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Posted on: October 1, 2018

Citywide Fall Cleanup Dates Announced

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Posted on: September 27, 2018

Music Festival Coming to Downtown Merriam on October 6

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Posted on: September 25, 2018

City Council Approves Overall Design of Merriam Community Center

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Posted on: September 13, 2018

Merriam Resident Said an Emergency Card Saved Her Life and Wants You to Have One

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Posted on: August 24, 2018

Merriam Community Center Project Update

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Posted on: August 20, 2018

Merriam Police Ride Bikes to Enhance Community Policing

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Posted on: August 14, 2018

Merriam Police to Step Up Drunk Driving Patrol During Statewide Campaign

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Posted on: August 8, 2018

More Pedestrian HAWK Lights Coming to Merriam

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Posted on: July 17, 2018

Merriam Municipal Court Will Hold Two Amnesty Days

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Posted on: July 26, 2018

Public Open House for New Community Center on Monday

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Posted on: July 5, 2018

Two-Week Full Closure on Johnson Drive at Turkey Creek Bridge to Begin July 20

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Posted on: July 2, 2018

Thin Blue Line American Flags on Display at Flags 4 Freedom

Merriam police officers with Thin Blue Line flag

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Posted on: June 28, 2018

Explore Local Parks in July with the Park Passport Program

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Posted on: June 14, 2018

Four-Month Construction Project on Johnson Drive to Begin June 18

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Posted on: June 12, 2018

Public Open House for New Community Center Concept June 21

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Posted on: June 4, 2018

Merriam Police Issues 124 Seatbelt Tickets During Click It or Ticket Campaign

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Posted on: May 30, 2018

The City of Merriam Wants You to Get to Know Your Neighbors

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Posted on: May 17, 2018

Click It or Ticket Campaign Begins Monday

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Posted on: May 16, 2018

Merriam City Council Approves New Public Art Project

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Posted on: May 15, 2018

Merriam Police Detective Promoted to Corporal

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Posted on: May 9, 2018

City of Merriam Will Match Residents’ Stormwater Improvement Efforts

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Posted on: May 1, 2018

Public Open House on New Community Center Design Postponed

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Posted on: April 25, 2018

City of Merriam Scores High in Resident Satisfaction

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Posted on: April 24, 2018

Merriam Police Makes Pledge for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Posted on: April 12, 2018

Fire Department Releases Annual Report

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Posted on: April 10, 2018

Merriam Recognized as a 2017 Tree City USA

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Posted on: March 26, 2018

City Partners with Neighborhoods on Beautification Efforts

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Posted on: March 22, 2018

Spring Fling Recycling and Large-Item Pickup Dates

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Posted on: March 20, 2018

Police: DDACTS Enforcement on Right Track After One Year

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Posted on: March 15, 2018

Merriam Police Host Two Events to Raise Money for Special Olympics Kansas

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Posted on: March 12, 2018

Citywide Spring Tree Limb Pickup Begins March 19

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Posted on: March 6, 2018

22nd Annual Heartland Artist Exhibition Winners Announced

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Posted on: March 2, 2018

Merriam Police Name Officer of the Year, Two Other Officers Promoted at Annual Meeting

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Posted on: February 27, 2018

Police Department Releases Annual Report

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Posted on: February 28, 2018

22nd Annual Heartland Artist Exhibition Begins Saturday at the Tim Murphy Art Gallery

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Posted on: February 21, 2018

Merriam Police to Host Open House for Newly Remodeled Building

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Posted on: February 15, 2018

Merriam Seeks Qualified Part-Time Prosecutor

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Posted on: February 13, 2018

Merriam Receives Engineering Excellence Award

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Posted on: January 29, 2018

Public Hearing Scheduled During Feb. 7 Planning Commission Meeting

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Posted on: January 25, 2018

Downtown Merriam Partnership Wins State Award

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Posted on: January 23, 2018

Merriam Police Officer Receives Life Saving Award

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Posted on: January 18, 2018

Merriam Municipal Court Cases Now Available Online

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Posted on: January 17, 2018

City of Merriam Offers Franchise Fee Rebate to Qualified Residents

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Posted on: January 16, 2018

Merriam Receives Coveted “AAA” Rating from Standard and Poor's Global

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Posted on: January 10, 2018

Be Prepared – Snow and Ice is in the Forecast

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Posted on: January 10, 2018

Your Response to Mailed Citizen Survey Will Improve City’s Future

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Posted on: January 9, 2018

New Councilmember Sworn into Office

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Posted on: January 4, 2018

2018 Tim Murphy Art Gallery Schedule Announced

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Posted on: December 22, 2017

Merriam Now Hiring for 2018 Pool Season at the MAC

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Posted on: December 20, 2017

Merriam Excited to See Third Wayside Horn Activated

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Posted on: December 18, 2017

Merriam Police Participates in Operation Rudolph

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Posted on: December 14, 2017

Johnson County Residential Property Valuation

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Posted on: December 6, 2017

You Can Now Sign Up for Merriam’s Police Citizens Academy

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Posted on: December 4, 2017

Overland Park Fire Marshal Issues Burn Ban for Merriam Residents

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Posted on: December 4, 2017

You Can Now Register Your Pets Online

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Posted on: November 29, 2017

Merriam to Dedicate Public Art on Friday

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Posted on: November 27, 2017

Traffic Alert: Shawnee Mission Parkway Lane Closures Start Tomorrow

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Posted on: November 20, 2017

Merriam Residents Can Apply for an Exterior Home Improvement Grant in January

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Posted on: November 15, 2017

New Sound System to Reduce Train Noise Pollution in Merriam

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Posted on: November 14, 2017

Local Artist’s Work Donated to IBFCC

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Posted on: November 8, 2017

Unofficial Election Results

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Posted on: November 7, 2017

Wanted: Advertisers

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Posted on: October 19, 2017

Merriam Wins National Award for Finance Report

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Posted on: October 10, 2017

Large-Item and Curbside Leaf Pickup Available to Merriam Residents

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Posted on: October 5, 2017

New Online Burn Permit Application

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Posted on: September 29, 2017

Merriam Hosts Inaugural Pickleball Festival

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Posted on: September 25, 2017

New Sidewalks to Bridge Merriam Residents with City Amenities

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Posted on: September 20, 2017

You Can Help Overland Park Fire Department Save Lives

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Posted on: September 15, 2017

Merriam Voters Approve New Community Center

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Posted on: September 14, 2017

New Playground Equipment Installed at Quail Creek Park

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Posted on: September 7, 2017

Merriam Police Pull Over 74 Drivers During Drunk Driving Campaign

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Posted on: September 6, 2017

Get the Facts - Your Vote Counts

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Posted on: September 5, 2017

Mail-in Ballot Facts

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

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Posted on: August 30, 2017

6-Year-Old Wins Merriam Park Passport Program

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Posted on: September 5, 2017

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

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Posted on: June 28, 2017

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.

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Posted on: August 29, 2017

Merriam Police Adds Four New Officers

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Posted on: March 27, 2017

Join Team Merriam: Check out new job openings!

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Posted on: March 3, 2017

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

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Posted on: February 28, 2017

Brian Knaff selected as Ward 2 council member

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Posted on: February 14, 2017

2016 Year-in-Review video now online

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Posted on: January 9, 2017

Final Parks Facilities Master Plan released after Council presentation

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Posted on: November 21, 2016

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!

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Posted on: October 28, 2016

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.

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Posted on: October 26, 2016

Police officers participate in low-light training exercise

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Posted on: September 21, 2016

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Posted on: June 3, 2019

Interactive Merriam History Tour

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Posted on: May 8, 2019

Travel Matters in Merriam!

Sunshine Scavenger Hunt

Bring on the Just Right Sunshine. Seek and find eight sunshines across Merriam this summer! Look for the sunshine icon and follow clues to each location. Download your sunshine tracker at exploremerriam.com/sunshine or page 13 in the Visitor Guide.

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Posted on: March 20, 2019

Community Spotlight: Jessica Arenholz, Drury Inn & Suites

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Posted on: March 1, 2019

New Community & Visitor Guide

Request a copy of the 2019 Merriam Community & Visitor Guide! This publication is THE resource to help you find dining, shopping, lodging and attractions in and around Merriam. Click the link below to order or download your guide today.

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Posted on: August 21, 2018

Community Centers are Great for Visitors, Too!

As Merriam celebrates the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony of our new community center on Aug. 30, we thought it would be nice to share how a community center is not only great for our local residents, but also for those who visit our city.

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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!

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Posted on: December 29, 2016

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.

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Posted on: April 10, 2017

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.

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Posted on: August 3, 2016