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Skip to Main Content COVID-19 Updates Stay updated on COVID-19 in our community. View Updates Search Residents Government Business Community Parks & Rec notify me® request tracker city council document center Contact Us Joint Meeting to Discuss Merriam Comprehensive Plan 2040 City Councilmembers and the Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 5 to go over the Merriam Comprehensive Plan 2040. Read on... Traffic Alert: Johnson Drive Starting Aug. 3, Johnson Drive will be closed to through traffic at the BNSF railroad tracks for one week. Read on... Help Us Create a Better City of Merriam Website Our City website is getting a new look, and we need your help with its design. Read on... Tim Murphy Art Gallery Now Open at MCC The Tim Murphy Art Gallery is back open! Come see the best of the best at our "Wall of Fame" exhibit. Read on... City Council to Discuss 2021 Budget, 2021-2026 CIP Plan During Virtual Work Session July 20 Merriam Councilmembers will discuss the 2021 budget and talk about the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program during a virtual work session on July 20. Read on... Merriam Community Center Soft Opening Hours; COVID-19 Safety Measures Our Merriam Community Center’s soft opening is next week! Check out our facility with limited hours. Read on... Turkey Creek Car & Motorcycle Show, Cruise Night Canceled The City of Merriam made the hard decision to cancel both our popular Turkey Creek Car & Motorcycle Show and Cruise Night due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on... Join the 2020 Merriam Citizens Police Academy Now’s a great time to get a behind-the-scenes look at our police department! Read on... Tour the Merriam Community Center Next Week Get an inside look at the new Merriam Community Center and see all the amenities at one of our drop-in tours next week. Read on... Traffic Alert: Johnson Drive Starting this week, Johnson Drive between Kessler St. to east city limits will get a new look. Read on... Fireworks Not Allowed in Merriam A friendly reminder that you aren’t allowed to shoot off any fireworks in Merriam. This includes sparklers, snakes, firecrackers, torpedoes, and roman candles. Read on... July Party in YOUR Park Canceled We're sad to announce our next Party in YOUR Park event is canceled due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases in Johnson County. Read on... Tree Sale for Merriam Residents Our tree-lined streets offer an extra measure of delight all across our neighborhoods. Now you can add beauty to your home by buying from our City’s tree sale. Read on... Merriam Municipal Court Reopens Today The Merriam Municipal Court is now open for in-person court cases. Read on... Help Johnson County Understand Our Local Housing Needs You know our communities best! Johnson County wants to know your experience with local housing options. Read on... Local Resident Opens Golf Course in His Backyard The golf course is just one par-3 hole, but Merriam resident Stoney Bogan said it's more than just the length of a game. Read on... Merriam Community Center Opening Delayed Until July 20 Supply chain delays – due to the COVID-19 pandemic – continue to push back the Merriam Community Center opening. Read on... City Reschedules Tree Limb Pickup The City of Merriam rescheduled its free, citywide tree limb pickup during the week of July 20-24. Read on... Attend the Next Merriam Comp Plan 2040 Workshop Virtually The City of Merriam is updating its Comprehensive Plan for the community – and a virtual public workshop will provide residents and business owners the opportunity to help shape the City’s vision for the future. Read on... You Can Now Get Discounted Rates to Join the Merriam Community Center The City of Merriam is offering discounted rates for those who sign up to become a Merriam Community Center member by Labor Day. Read on... The City of Merriam Enters Phase 3 on June 8 The City of Merriam will enter Phase 3 of the state’s Ad Astra reopening plan on Monday, June 8. All City facilities, playgrounds, and sports courts will reopen to the public. Read on... Attend the June 8 City Council Meeting Via Zoom; View Agenda The Merriam City Council will hold its June 8 meeting virtually via Zoom due to recommendations set by the CDC in response to COVID-19. Read on... Dozens of Seatbelt Violators Cited During Click It or Ticket Campaign Merriam police officers wrote more than 60 tickets for seatbelt violations during the two-week Click It or Ticket campaign, which ended May 31. Read on... Comp Plan Committee Receives Results from Resident Survey The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) members received results from a recent resident survey and an update on public engagement. Read on... City of Merriam to Continue Following Ad Astra Reopening Guidelines As an organization, the City of Merriam will continue to follow guidelines from Gov. Laura Kelly’s Ad Astra: Plan to Reopen Kansas and will remain in Phase 2. Read on... Merriam City Council to Hold Work Session Via Zoom on Monday Merriam councilmembers will discuss the Future of 5701 Merriam Drive during a virtual work session on Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. Read on... Click It or Ticket Starts Monday Starting Monday, May 18, Merriam police officers will be out in full force and write you a ticket if they stop you and see that you’re not wearing a seatbelt. Read on... 2019 Franchise Fee Rebate Application Deadline Extended The City of Merriam has extended its application deadline for its Franchise Fee Rebate Program until July 1. This is for a franchise fee rebate from your 2019 utility bills if you meet certain 2019 income requirements. Read on... Merriam City Offices to Reopen to the Public During Phase Three City of Merriam facilities are planned to reopen to the public during Phase Three of Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas. Read on... Stay-at-Home Order Extended Through May 10 in Johnson County The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners extended the county’s stay-at-home order through May 10. Read on... Johnson County Swim and Dive League Cancels 2020 Season Merriam’s Dolphins won’t have a season this year. The Johnson County Swim and Dive League canceled the 2020 season. Read on... Traffic Alert: W. Frontage Road Off 75th St. Closed to Through Traffic Next Week Starting Monday, W. Frontage Road off 75th St. will be closed to through traffic. Read on... Merriam Community Center Opening Delayed Due to COVID-19 The Merriam Community Center’s opening day is delayed due to COVID-19. Read on... Merriam Police Department Releases 2019 Annual Report The Police Department shared its 2019 Annual Report to Merriam City Councilmembers on Monday. Read on... Gov. Laura Kelly Extends Stay-At-Home Order Through May 3 Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today extended the state’s stay-at-home order through May 3. It was set to expire on Sunday. Read on... Merriam Farmers’ Market Opening Day Now May 23 Due to COVID-19, the City of Merriam pushed back the Merriam Farmers’ Market opening day to May 23. Read on... Attend April 13 Merriam City Council Meeting Via Zoom Merriam councilmembers will attend the April 13 City Council meeting remotely due to recommendations set by the CDC in response to COVID-19. Read on... Working From Home During COVID-19 If you're one of the millions of workers finding yourself in a tizzy to create a make-shift office from your dining room table with files in a tote bag and a messy kitchen nearby, you're not alone. Check out these tips for working at home during COVID-19. Read more... Turkey Creek Festival Scheduled May 16 Canceled With a heavy heart, the Merriam Parks and Recreation Department has officially canceled the 35th Annual Turkey Creek Festival. Read on... Explore What’s Happening in Merriam with Our Summer Highlights & Recreation Magazine Check your mailboxes! The Summer 2020 issue of our Highlights and Recreation magazine is now available. Read on... April 1 is Census Day Today is Census Day! We’re chal...