Gladstone News
City Hall Closed - Christmas Day
Gladstone City Hall will be closed Thursday, December 25th, in observance of Christmas Day. The building will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, December 26th, with normal business hours.
City Council Meeting - Cancelled
The December 22nd Gladstone City Council meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 12th, at Gladstone City Hall, 7010 N. Holmes Street.
Christmas Tree Disposal
Beginning December 26th, Gladstone residents may dispose of real Christmas trees for free at Gladstone Public Works, 4000 NE 76th Street. Disposal is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., through January 9th, with an additional Saturday opportunity on January 10th from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Public Works will be closed on New Year’s Day. Proof of residency is required.
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Future Leaders Academy
Gladstone's Future Leaders Academy is a free, five-session civic program that gives residents an inside look at how City government works through interactive presentations, tours, and discussion with City leaders. Sessions meet Wednesday evenings from 6–8 p.m., March 4–April 8, with graduates recognized at the April 13th Gladstone City Council meeting
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2026 Class Schedule
Snowplow Naming Contest
The City of Gladstone is inviting residents to help name the our snowplows! Community members may submit their name ideas through Friday, December 26th. Winning names will be displayed on the City's snowplows throughout the winter season.
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Gladstone Municipal Election Filings
Candidate filing for the April 7th, 2026, General Municipal Election opens at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9th, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30th. Three at-large Gladstone City Council seats will be on the ballot: two 3-year terms and one 2-year term.
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Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund
The Gladstone Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund is an annual campaign that raises money for local charities. For 2025, Mayor Les Smith has selected Feed Northland Kids, Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors and The Northland Christmas Store as the fund's recipients.
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Gest Ride Service
Beginning September 1, 2025, Gladstone residents will have access to a new $3 ride program through GEST, a national transportation service. This on-demand, door-to-door service will provide rides to destinations within Gladstone city limits, as well as to the nearest operating bus stop and to healthcare facilities in North Kansas City, Parkville, Liberty, Riverside, and portions of Kansas City, MO within Clay and Platte counties. Residents can schedule rides through the GEST app or by calling 816-919-4378 (GEST).
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