Gladstone News
IRIS Cost Share Fee Implementation
Beginning August 1, 2025, a $3 cost share fee will apply to IRIS rides that start and end within Gladstone city limits. This change is due to increased fees from the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and aims to help sustain the service amid rising costs. Trips to other service zones will continue under the current IRIS pricing.
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Gladfest Parade
Get ready for a high-energy morning at the Gladfest Parade, happening October 4th at 10 a.m. in Downtown Gladstone! This community favorite will light up the streets with festive floats, lively performances, and local pride as we celebrate this year's theme: Get Your Kicks Gladfest 46 - Celebrating the World Cup! With over $5,000 in prizes up for grabs, it's game on for schools, businesses, and organizations!
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Household Hazardous Waste Event
Gladstone's Household Hazardous Waste Event is taking place Saturday, August 9th at Happy Rock Park West from 8 a.m. to noon or for the first 200 cars. Residents can drop off items such as paint, oil, gasoline, antifreeze, pesticides, batteries and cleaning products. Proof of residency is required. Freon will not be accepted.
Kids Fest / Cutie Pie Tri
To kick-off Jingle in July Kids Fest register your child ages 3-5 for the Cutie Pie Tri! During this fun introduction to triathlons your child will trike/bike, run and take a plunge down a water slide.
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Gladfest Smokefest BBQ Competition
Get ready for a sizzling weekend at the Gladfest Smokefest BBQ Competition, happening October 3-4 in Downtown Gladstone! As part of Gladfest, this community event will serve up mouthwatering BBQ, family-friendly fun, and over $2,000 in prizes as teams battle it out in ribs, ribeye steak, and baked beans contests.
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Sounds on the Square
Get ready to groove at Linden Square all summer long with our free "Sounds on the Square" concert series. Bring a chair, blanket, and some friends and join use under the stars for some live music!
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Gladstone Municipal Pool
Forecast...Hot! Don't miss out on our End of Season Luau for Gladstone Municipal Pool Pass Holders only. Purchase your pass at the Gladstone Community Center during normal operating hours.
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Theatre in the Park Golf Tournament
The 31st Annual Gladstone TIP Golf Classic is August 8th at Smithville Lake Paradise Point Golf Complex. Come join the fun, food, and prizes.
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