Kansas City is allowing reduced-rate short-term rentals during the FIFA World Cup (June 16th thru July 11th, 2026). Qualified resident hosts must apply for the reduced rate thru Compass KC Neighborhood Services portal .

Christmas Day – Thursday, Dec. 25th (No collection on Thursday. Trash will be delayed Thursday through Saturday) New Year’s Day – Thursday, Jan. 1 (No collection on Thursday. Trash will be delayed Thursday through Saturday) For questions, visit KCMO City Hall Trash Department .

Kansas City Animal Services and the Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (PRCKC) not only offer free pet-chipping events; they now have a public chip reader available all day, any day! The new 24/7 microchip scanning station is available at PRCKC on Troost. Residents can use the station to help reunite lost pets with their families. Contact t he Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (PRCKC), 1116 E. 59th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110, (816)353-0940, with questions.

Waldo Grain Co. was one of the longest running businesses in Waldo? Established in 1916, four-generations of the Frey/Goodwin family, beginning with L.C. "Doc" Frey, operated this local feed store at 7801 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO.   The Goodwin family recently sold to George and Traci Ismert, who plan to update the building. Read more about the history of the iconic Waldo Grain barn at: https://kansascitymag.com/after-over-a-century-of-being-a-family-run-operation-waldo-g

Join the Waldo Tower Neighborhood Association for our next general meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 10th, at the Waldo Branch of the Kansas City Public Library . We'll hear a presentation by Daniel H. Weber | Registered Architect | City of Kansas City, Missouri - Parks and Recreation Department on Tower Park Trail- Repairs and Improvements Please send agenda requests to info@waldotowerneighborhood.org

We're making happy hour a neighborhood affair! Please join us on Monday, February 23rd from 5-7pm for drinks and light snacks at TDB . It's a great way to meet and greet our Waldo Tower Neighbors! Please RSVP by sending an email to info@WaldoTowerNeighborhood.org .

Free Event! Bring lawn chair or blanket to the KCPD South Patrol Gym, 9701 Marion Park Drive, KCMO, 64137. Pre-show entertainment begins at 6pm - cookies, coco, Santa and the Grinch. Movie begins at 7pm with free hotdogs and popcorn for all.

Neighbors, we need your input on a proposed change to Kansas City's Short-Term Rental (STR) laws that could impact our quality of life, particularly leading up to major events like the FIFA World Cup!

This heart-warming event allows seniors to come together to share a holiday meal, connect with old friends and make new ones. Surrounded by warmth, laughter and comforting flavors of a traditional feast, this celebration honors the spirit of gratitude and community among our beloved seniors. Ages: 60+ Fee: $10 Where : Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64130 Date: November 19 Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Phone: 816-513-0632

Information about a fun, free event at Lakeside Nature Center on November 15th for the whole family.

Please enjoy this replay of the Waldo Tower Neighborhood Association General meeting from November 8, 2025 located at the Waldo branch of the Kansas City public library. We heard from Darius diamond from the office of Mayor Quinton Lucas who shared more information about the city's plans for the Robison property located at 8201 Homes Road. We also heard from Nancy Ralston and Jasmine Brooks with the Kansas City public schools to talk about local volunteer opportunities. To RS

Please join us on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 for our last event of 2025! We'll gather at The Piano Room from 5pm to 7pm. We'll enjoy Snacks from Salumi Rose Please RSVP so we have enough! Send an email to info@WaldoTowerNeighborhood.org

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article312792607.html The following statement was sent to the Mayor's office, Andrea Bough and Johnathan Duncan along with Mario Vasquez and the Waldo Area Business Association on November 7, 2025 - Kansas City, Missouri To Whom It May Concern: The Waldo Tower Neighborhood Association recommends that the City explore alternatives rather than replacing the destroyed Waldo logo at Wornall and 75th. We remain concerned about the recurring cr

Save the date for Waldo’s annual Shop Small Crawl, happening December 4-6, 2025 Join in for a weekend filled with local shopping, exclusive deals, and festive giveaways from your favorite Waldo businesses. Whether you’re checking off your holiday list or treating yourself, it’s the perfect time to explore Waldo and support small. Waldo businesses, visit waldokc.org  to sign up for a weekend of holiday fun!

We will have to opportunity to vote on whether or not the the Jackson County Assessor will be an elected official or remain an appointed position by the Jackson County Executive. To see the ballot language, click here . Visit kceb.org to get your correct polling location. If you would like to learn more about this issue, we recommend this video:

On Saturday, November 8th, 11am - 3pm, the annual Homeowner Resource Fair will be held at the Marlborough Community Center.  Vendors have been invited to share information about keeping your home safe and healthy, especially on limited budgets. There may be some vendors offering financial support. However, given the disruption of state and federal financial assistance programs, many local organizations are unable to provide direct financial assistance at the levels they have

With 650,000+ visitors expected in the Kansas City area next year for the World Cup games, you have an opportunity to be a part of a global sporting event! If you’ve thought about hosting in your home, now’s the time. ------- Nov. 14-15, 2025 Kansas City, Missouri In partnership with the Kansas City Short Term Rental Alliance (KCSTRA) and Branson Family Retreats with headline sponsors Airbnb and Booking.com REGISTER AT https://hostingcrashcourse.com ------- Here’s what our Ho

In honor of Veteran’s Day, join UCHS board member Dan Stilley on Saturday, November 8 , for a special tour showcasing Union Cemetery’s Civil War history. Contrary to popular belief owing to its name, Union Cemetery is not a military cemetery. However, many Civil War veterans rest here, as well as other figures who were involved in the Civil War. Learn about the cemetery’s connection to the Civil War as Dan takes you on a tour spanning the battlefields of Virginia to the deadl

We are very grateful for all of the entertainers that showed up and captivated our visitors! Their performances were so cool and unique! We really hope to see this happen again next year! Elemental Performance - https://www.facebook.com/share/17MLBhsn5p/ Reggie Regg the Magic Man - https://reggiereggmagicman.com/ Gamelan Genta Kasturi - https://www.facebook.com/share/1A41z1Y22e/ Kansas City Juggling Club - https://www.kansascityjugglingclub.com/

Location :  Manual Career Tech Center (1215 E Truman Rd, KCMO, 64106) Services offered: Tire disposal (with or without rim) Document Shredder (on-site) Leaf/brush trucks bulky and trash trucks Glass disposal Electronic recycling Household Hazardous Waste disposal Electronics Free to recycle: Computers & Networking Home Audio/Video Pro Audio Office Electronics Home Video & Gaming Photography & Lighting Items with Fees: CRT TVs 26” or less: $30.00 each CRT TVs 27” or greater: $