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The 2025 fall edition of the Gladstone Magazine is officially here! This issue highlights seasonal updates and community news for the months ahead. Be sure to check it out by clicking the links below.
Gladstone Magazine - City
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City Council Meeting - Cancelled
The November 24th Gladstone City Council meeting has been cancelled. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 8th, at Gladstone City Hall, 7010 N. Holmes Street.
City Hall Closed - Thanksgiving
Gladstone City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. The building will reopen on Monday, December 1st at 8 a.m.
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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Rotating Art Show
The Gladstone Arts Commission is seeking local artists who are interested in displaying their artwork as part of the rotating art collection in the Gladstone Community Center's public art space. All interested artists can email examples of their artwork to susanf@gladstone.mo.us. Applications are due by Wednesday, December 31st.
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Home Repair Grant
Gladstone is now accepting applications for home repair services available through a grant administered by the City's Neighborhood Commission. The Commission will review the information provided in each application, along with the required supporting documents, to match eligible repair requests with available funding. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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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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Missouri Route 1 Corridor Updates
The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning a full-depth reconstruction of N Prospect Avenue from NE 72nd Street to NE 64th Street as part of their Missouri Route 1 Corridor Upgrades. Reconstruction includes pavement rebuilding, a new storm sewer, culvert restorations, and an extension of Happy Rock Trail. The project also involves resurfacing the roadway from Route 152 to NE 72nd Street.
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