Gladstone Citizen

12/11/2025

During the Dec. 8th Gladstone City Council meeting, four Clay County residents were presented with 250 Citizen Challenge Coins by Mayor Les Smith 🇺🇸. They are Cindy Booth, Ann & David Nelson and Jim Oldebeken.

These honorees had earned at least seven points by completing tasks that strengthen our community including reading the Declaration, attending meetings, thanking public servants, serving their neighbors, and more.

Their efforts remind us that "Citizenship isn’t a status — it’s a practice." And every small act of engagement counts.

If they can do it, you can too!

Join the movement leading up to America’s 250th birthday and begin your Challenge at https://claycounty250.org/adult-challenge/

Let’s make Clay County a model for the nation.

PS There is a version just for middle school and high school students.

12/10/2025

Structure Fire:

Just before 10:15 this morning, crews were called to an apartment fire in the area of the 2800 block of NE 68th St. When crews arrived, they found heavy fire at the front of the structure. Crews worked quickly and had the fire under control and extinguished within 20 minutes. All residents made it safely outside and were unharmed. Great Job to everyone, we are proud of you all!!!!!

12/05/2025

12/04/2025

12/03/2025

The outdoor warning sirens will be TESTED today (12/3) at 11 am.

12/03/2025

12/03/2025

12/02/2025

Our snow crews are still out working and will continue plowing as long as snow is falling. ❄️🛻

We’re focusing on main roads and priority routes right now, and we’ll keep at it until every street is clear.

Thanks for your patience while we work to clear streets citywide!

12/01/2025

Gladstone Mayor Les Smith and the city council will celebrate Christmas with a tree lighting and music, starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 in Linden Square, 601 NE 70th St.
www.gladstonedispatch.com/gladstone-mayors-christmas-tree-lighting-event-dec-2/