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WIR 1/16/26

The City publishes Week in Review (WIR) weekly to inform the community about local news.

Post Date:01/16/2026 2:06 PM

Friday Greetings,

 

  • On Monday, January 12, Dylan Adams started as a police officer recruit. Adams will begin the Kansas City Regional Police Academy on January 27.  Welcome aboard!

     

  • City facilities will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

     

  • Our final Christmas tree pickup will be Tuesday, January 20. To be eligible for collection, trees must not have tinsel, lights, or any items not originally part of the tree. Place the tree where you usually place your yard waste.

     

  • Keep your resolutions strong and your decisions injury-free. Help increase roadway safety in your community by taking our survey!  Participate in NKC's Comprehensive Safety Action Plan - Take 5 minutes to share your thoughts and help shape a safer community.  Complete the survey today: https://wilsonco.mysocialpinpoint.com/nkc-csap

     

  • As a reminder, solid waste collection days for all services are TUESDAYS. For details of all services, please visit www.nkc.org/government/departments/public-works/trash-and-recycling-services. Please report any missed collections to GFL at 816-380-5595 or email kccustomercare@gflenv.com

 

  • Current City job openings are listed below.  To apply, please visit www.nkc.org/jobs.
    • Maintenance Worker – Streets
    • Police Officer
    • Summer Sports Internship – Parks & Recreation

 

Upcoming Meetings and Events:  

 

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – City Facilities Closed – January 19
  • Christmas Tree Pickup – January 20
  • Regular City Council Meeting – Tuesday, January 20, 6 p.m.
  • Regular City Council Meeting – Tuesday, February 3, 6 p.m.
  • Planning Commission – Thursday, February 5, 6 p.m.
  • Community Enrichment Advisory Committee – Thursday, February 12, 6 p.m.
  • Presidents’ Day – City Facilities Closed – February 16
  • Regular City Council Meeting – Tuesday, February 17, 6 p.m.
  • Regular City Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 3, 6 p.m.
  • Planning Commission – Thursday, March 5, 6 p.m.
  • Community Enrichment Advisory Committee – Thursday, March 12, 6 p.m.
  • Snake Saturday Parade – Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m.
  • Regular City Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 17, 6 p.m.
  • NKC Candidate Forum – Tuesday, March 24, 6 p.m.

 

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