UPDATE: Greetings, neighbors. We wanted to share some additional information regarding the City of Kansas City Sixth District hazardous waste drop-off event that we previously announced. Like many residents, we waited in line to dispose of old paint cans, only to learn the event had reached capacity and no additional drop-offs were being accepted. While speaking with city staff overseeing drop-off, we shared the Sixth District flyer and event link that WTNA received on August

At our most recent meeting, we heard a presentation for the next phases of improvements for Tower Park and South Oak Park. This is a great time to provide KC Parks with your vision for what these parks need to be the best Kansas City Parks has to offer! Whether it's better lighting, more amenities, or just better security, please use this link to give them your best ideas! - https://www.menti.com/algki3tdkcwb?source=qr-page If you missed the meeting, you can catch the parks p

Please enjoy this video from the Waldo Tower Neighborhood Association for our next general meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 12th, at the Waldo Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. Saturday's meeting focused on neighborhood safety and included the following speakers: PO Parkhurst, Samantha 5756 Kansas City MO Metro Patrol Division Community Interaction Officer 816-581-0722 We will have two attorneys Mr. Cox and Mr. Healy as well as Prosecutor Melesa Johnson fro

Waldo neighbors are eligible for a street tree planted by Bridging the Gap. Contact Bridging the Gap today to request a tree in your city easement. There is no cost to the homeowner, but they do ask the homeowner to commit to watering the tree weekly for the first two years; the city will be responsible for pruning. Sign up by October 1st for tree planting on November 5th, starting at 9 a.m. The goal is to get 10-15 homeowners signed up for the planting event. To sign up, cal

Join your Waldo neighbors Saturday, August 22nd at 9am for a leisurely neighborhood walk. If interested in plogging (picking up trash while walking), grabbers will be available. Free refreshments after the walk. Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there.

Join your Waldo neighbors Saturday, August 8th at 9am for a leisurely neighborhood walk. If interested in plogging (picking up trash while walking), grabbers will be available. Free refreshments after the walk. Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there.

Early no-excuse voting begins the week of July 27 through August 3rd. Here is the list of south KC locations as shared by the Martin City Telegraph: Kansas City Early July 21 - 31 from 8am - 6pm; August 1 from 8am - noon; August 3 from 8am - 5pm United Believers Community Church, 5600 E 112 Terr. KCMO Second Presbyterian Church, 318 E 55 St, KCMO Mount Christian Worship Center, 1800 E 79 St. KCMO KC Election Board, 4405 E 50 Terr, KCMO To view sample ballots and poll locatio

Kansas City Public Works is expected to start work on the north portion of the Trolley Track Trail improvement project in early August 2026. Construction Timeline: Construction of the Trolley Track Trail and related concrete improvements expected to be completed by September 24, 2026. Mill and overlay of the north parking lot will start in October 2026 and is expected to be completed by November 1, 2026. Mill and overlay of Brookside Plaza will start in October 2026 and is ex

The Kansas City Planning and Development Department is beginning the planning process for the Wornall Corridor. The Wornall Corridor Plan is intended to guide future development and infrastructure improvements along Wornall Road, from Gregory Boulevard to 85th Street, promoting high‑quality, context‑sensitive development that is safe, walkable, bikeable, and responsive to community needs. This plan will generally address the following: Land Use and Quality Development; Public

Issued by: The Waldo Tower Neighborhood Association (WTNA) Board of Directors July 15, 2026 - Kansas City, Missouri Fourteen months ago, WTNA formally warned city leaders that a failure to manage repeat property offenders would devastate our neighborhood. On a recent Saturday morning, that exact breakdown of judicial oversight arrived in 35 Waldo driveways. A serial offender—previously convicted of the exact same crime in Waldo—slashed the tires of dozens of vehicles. The off

When: Tuesday, July 28 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Where: Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd., KCMO, 64114 What: Open house meeting with no formal presentation, followed by project displays and exhibits. The Bannister Road New Pavement Construction in Jackson County project includes complete pavement reconstruction of Bannister Road (MO W) from State Line Road to Holmes Road. The project also includes resurfacing of Bannister Road (MO W) from Holmes Road to I-43

We like to keep our Waldo neighbors informed. Below are schedules for city offices, waste drop-off, and trash pick-up for the remainder of 2026. City offices and 311 are closed on the following 2026 holidays: Labor Day - Monday, Sept. 7 Veterans Day – Wednesday, Nov. 11 Thanksgiving - Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27 Christmas Day – Friday, Dec. 25 No trash or recycling collection on the following dates: Labor Day - Monday, Sept. 7 Veterans Day - Wednesday, Nov. 11 Thanksgivi

Join your Waldo neighbors Saturday, July 25th at 9am for a leisurely neighborhood walk. If interested in plogging (picking up trash while walking), grabbers will be available. Free refreshments after the walk. Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there.

Enjoy this replay of the Waldo Tower Neighborhood Association's general meeting from Saturday, July 11th, at the Waldo Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. We're learning all about Waldo Wildlife with some really great presentations! Burroughs Audubon Society Heartland Tree Alliance Lakeside Nature Center Please send agenda requests to info@waldotowerneighborhood.org.

Meet your Waldo neighbors and help clean up Tower Park and South Oak Park. Sunday, July 5th, Park clean up schedule: 10:00 am - Tower Park at 7500 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131 11:00 am - South Oak Park at 8300 Oak St., Kansas City, MO 64118 After the 4th of July holiday, area parks can be littered with debris from fireworks and celebratory parties. Waldo Tower neighbors will meet Sunday, July 5th at 10am near the large shelter at Tower Park. We will transition to South O

The University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) Family Soccer Fest is on Saturday, June 27, from 5-8:30 p.m. at Roo Plaza and Durwood Stadium. This family-friendly event is designed to bring the community together and will feature food trucks, face painting, games, soccer activities, photo opportunities, and more! No registration is required.

Be a part of Music Day in Kansas City! ABOUT MAKE MUSIC DAY: Joining over 1,000 cities around the world, Make Music Day in Kansas City is free to attend and participate in, and is open to all ages, genres, styles, and abilities. During the daylong event, the entire metro (and world) comes alive with music as venues donate their space and artists donate their time to provide free, live music performances in various, and often, unexpected locations. WHAT: Make Music Day in Ka

We can't wait to showcase our great neighborhood during FIFA! WHEN: Wednesdays, 4:00-7:00 pm beginning June 17, 2026 and running thru July 8, 2026 WHERE: The South Parking Lot at 75th & Wornall (in front of Waldo Pizza) Enjoy live music, cash bar, local vendors, and more! Each Wednesday has a theme and highlights local businesses: 6/17 Where in Waldo 6/24 "Kickin' It In Waldo" 7/1 Waldo World Tour 7/8 Waldo United - The Grand Finale Want to be a vendor? Register at WaldoK

Taco bout a fun time! Please join us on Thursday, June 11 from 5-7pm for drinks and light snacks at Chelly's Cafe, 214 W. 85th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114. It's a great way to meet our Waldo Tower Neighbors while supporting a Waldo restaurant! Please RSVP by sending an email to info@WaldoTowerNeighborhood.org.

17 volunteers = 19,000 Diapers packed! Thank you to our Waldo neighbors for answering the call to aid our local diaper bank - HappyBottoms. We hope to see you again next year. ------------------------------------------------------ Why This Matters Nearly 1 in 2 families with young children do not have enough diapers to keep their child clean, dry, and healthy. Since 2009, HappyBottoms has worked to close this monthly shortfall—known as the diaper gap—for families across the K

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Happy Bottoms, Diapers for Families in Need. Give the gift of a clean bottom! Join your Waldo Tower neighbors by volunteering at HappyBottoms, our local diaper bank right here in the Waldo Neighborhood. Sign up here. Preparation Please wear closed‑toe shoes and comfortable clothing during your shift. Prior to the event, we will send an online waiver that must be signed by each volunteer. Description of the Shift Check‑In & Orientation Upon arrival, you’ll check in and learn

Join your Waldo neighbors on May 20th from 6-7pm as we kick-off the Healthy Neighborhoods: Waldo Walks walking group at Tower Park, 7500 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO. The Waldo Walks group will meet two days per week: Wednesdays, from 6-7pm at Tower Park, 7500 Holmes Rd., KCMO Sundays, from 9-10am at South Oak Park, 8300 Oak St., KCMO Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there.

Join the Waldo Tower Neighborhood Association for our next general meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9th, at the Waldo Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. Our guests include: Sybil Orman Kansas City Track League and Community Center Proposal for the Bingham Site. and Joel Jones Deputy Director of Branch & Library Services https://kclibrary.org/ Administration Governance Update on Waldo Library facility plans. Please send agenda requests to info@waldotowerneighborhood.

Clear the Clutter! Clean out your garage and fill up your paper lawn bags and bring them to the 6th District Dumpster Day on Saturday, May 2nd from 8am to Noon. Trash, Leaf & Brush, Tire Disposal and Document Shredding: · South Broadland Presbyterian Church- 7850 Holmes, 64131 · First Baptist Church of KCMO-100 Red Bridge Rd, 64114 Electronics Disposal: · South Broadland Presbyterian Church- 7850 Holmes, 64131 (only this location) For more information including accepted

Join the Waldo Towner Neighborhood Association (WTNA) for some Earth Day clean up fun. Everyone is welcome and there are two events to choose from: Sunday, April 19th at 10:00am South Oak Park, 101 E. 83rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64114 We will be picking up litter along the creek trail to maintain the health of the creek inside the Blue River Watershed and Floodplain. The creek is accessible from the parking lot off Oak, after crossing over the first bridge, or from the Troll

Everyone is invited to show their love for Kansas City green spaces on April 18 and 22 in celebration of Earth Day. More than a dozen volunteer-led beautification projects are scheduled throughout the city, from litter cleanups to invasive species removal. If you’d like to get outside, meet new people, and make Kansas City shared spaces cleaner and greener, register here. To learn more, visit KC Parks Event page.

On April 15th from 2:00-3:00 pm, Join the Mayor, KC Parks Commissioners, KC2026, and the City of Fountains Foundation in Loose Park, 5200 Wornall, for the official start of fountain season in the City of Fountains. Featuring performances from Fountain City Strings. For more information, visit KC Fountain Day.

We will have to opportunity to vote on whether or not to renew the Kansas City Earnings Tax on April 7th. 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:

Want to learn more about your Waldo home? The Kansas City Public Library will be presenting a house history research class at the Plaza Branch Library on Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. We’ll cover the wide array of resources the Kansas City Public Library makes available to anyone interested in researching the history of their home — or any building, for that matter. Hope you can join us! RSVP here: https://kclibrary.org/calendar/house-history-boot-camp Kansas City Public Li

KC Residents can reserve two free trees through Canopy Cover KC. Simply visit: https://get.arborday.org/canopycoverkc Enter some basic contact information, including the location where trees will be planted. The online system offers guidance on planting trees to reduce home energy costs. Once registration is complete, residents receive a date and location for pick-up. Options include Tulip, Shellbark Hickory, and Kentucky Coffee Tree.

For more information, visit KCMO Leaf and Brush Leaf and brush curbside collection occurs annually in the Spring and Fall, with three (3) collections per year. Collection ensues in the afternoon and evenings after regular trash and recycling collection. If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, please leave them on the curb for collection the following day. Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash da

Enjoy this replay of the Waldo Tower Neighborhood Association from our recent general meeting on Saturday, March 14th, at the Waldo Branch of the Kansas City Public Library . Today's meeting guests were Johnathan Duncan (6th District Council member) and Patrick Tuoehey with Show-Me Institute to discuss the pros and cons of voting for the Kansas City Earnings Tax on April 4th. Click Here to see a Sample Ballot for April 4th - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G87ob7kOxY-IlMta_u

Visit the Brookside St. Patrick's Day Warm-Up Parade page The 2026 Brookside St. Patrick's Day Warm-Up Parade is Saturday March 14, 2026 at 2 pm. The parade is a family event focused on fun and the St. Patrick’s holiday and the theme is Leprechaun Cup: Going For Gold in honor of Kansas City becoming Soccer City this summer. Parade Route • Start at 65th and Wornall • North on Wornall to 63rd St. • East on 63rd St to Main • South on Main St. to Meyer B

Kansas City News Demolition Begins at Parade Park and Robeson School We are excited to report the Robeson School at 8201 Holmes Road, is being demolished. Formerly part of the Kansas City Public School District, the building has been empty since 2006. Read more about the history and proposed use of the property in the Martin City Telegraph article Paul Robeson Middle School undergoes demolition.

Who knew Valentines is for the birds? https://kcparks.org/event/the-great-backyard-bird-count/ The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are. Everyone is welcome - from beginning bird watchers to experts. Participants tally the number of individual birds of each species they see during their count period. They enter these numbers on the GBBC Website . Come to Trai

Honeysuckle Clean Out at South Oak Park Join your Waldo Tower neighbors at South Oak Park, 8300 Oak Street, on Sunday, February 15th, beginning at 12pm to clean out invasive honeysuckle bushes. Wear comfortable clothing, bring some gloves, and any tools that might be helpful in clearing brush. We look forward to seeing you!

We're making happy hour a neighborhood affair! Please join us on Thursday, February 19th from 5-7pm for drinks at Social, 7425 Broadway St., Kansas City, MO 64114 . It's a great way to meet and greet our Waldo Tower Neighbors! Please RSVP by sending an email to info@WaldoTowerNeighborhood.org .

Waldo Week 2026 Kick Off Party Thursday, February 19, from 5-8pm 75th Street Events Join your Waldo neighbors in celebrating Waldo Week, starting Thursday evening at 75th street (214 W. 75th Street). Find vendors, free cocktails and live music; learn more at Waldo Week Kick Off.

KC Clay Guild was founded in 1988, under the guidance of potter Michael Smith. Located at 200 West 74th Street in Waldo, the guild aims "To promote the appreciate of and participation in ceramic arts through group and individual education programs, public outreach and the creation of a diverse ceramic arts community." Learn about events and education opportunities at KC Clay Guild .

The Snow Plow Map tracks how long ago a city snow plow or salt truck cleared a street. With the impending weather forecast, Kansas City wants to make citizens aware of the City's Snow Plan . Residents can also track cleared roads using the Snow Plow Map . For in depth Kansas City Winter Weather updates, visit KCMO's Public Works Winter Weather site . Crews will work 24 hours a day through the weekend. For more cold weather tips and resources, visit KCMO's Public Works Tips a

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.

Please enjoy this recording of the Waldo Tower Neighborhood Association general meeting held Saturday, January 10th, at the Waldo Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. Please send agenda requests to info@waldotowerneighborhood.org

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 .

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

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