City of Grain Valley, Missouri

We want to see your favorite winter memories!

Reminder- the emergency alert system will be tested today at 10:00 am.

Thank you for your service, Captain Hedger!

The complete list of fence requirements and restrictions can be found using the following link: https://bit.ly/3q9xvzY. Call 816-847-6220 or send questions to [email protected].

The emergency alert system is designed to alert those who are outdoors. This test will replace the monthly test that typically takes place on the first Wednesday of the month.

Tonight's Board of Aldermen meeting agenda can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/35v7EuU

Today we recognize and thank our Grain Valley Police Department and the surrounding agencies who work hard to keep our communities safer! Thank you for all you do!

Heads Up! You can expect to see some work being done around town this week and next at the following locations: Traffic Circle at Sni-A-Bar and Cross Creek- Public Works will be pouring concrete from approximately 11AM-2PM on Wednesday (12/9). Detours are not expected but delays may occur. I-70/Buckner Tarsney Interchange- Contractors are performing site survey work for MODOT which should be completed over the next 5 business days. Delays may occur.

Miss Kiki will be forever remembered in Grain Valley. With gratitude in our hearts, her picture was placed in Santa's house where it will stay for years to come.

Did you know that Grain Valley Parks & Recreation will deliver their newsletter right to your email? Check it out and sign up, today!

Public Works has continued to work through the overnight hours treating the roads. Sleet has been the main precipitation but snow is anticipated soon. If you must be out, be careful as roads can be slick in areas. Happy New Year!

The December 14th Board of Aldermen meeting agenda can be viewed here: http://ow.ly/py0k50CIi2i

With just a week out from Christmas Eve we were thrilled to see that Santa had time to send this special message to Grain Valley. He made sure to tell us that he read each and every one of your letters and he can't wait to hop on his sleigh and come our way!

Here is the latest update from the National Weather Service.

New Year, New Website! Have you checked us out lately? We hope you'll find it easier to navigate with quick links to some of the most popular pages. It is now easier than ever to pay your water bill, register for Parks & Recreation programs, see top news and more! www.cityofgrainvalley.org

Kids-Make sure to drop off your letters to Santa in Grain Valley's special North Pole mailbox by the end of this weekend (12/6) to ensure Santa has time to write you back before Christmas! Santa's mailbox is located in Armstrong Park. Parents-Help Santa Out! Make sure to include the following on each letter. Labels are available at the mailbox if needed: -Return address -Child's Name... -Desired Gift If you have already dropped your letter off and didn't include ANY of the above information, email [email protected] so the elves can relay the information to Santa.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the pouring of concrete at the Sni-A-Bar traffic circle has been delayed until tomorrow (12/10) between approximately 9AM-1PM.

Last Call! Today is the FINAL day to take the survey regarding the municipal complex ballot initiative. The Board of Aldermen understands that the project, as presented, was not favored by the voters and survey results will be one of the items considered as decisions are made for addressing needs in the future. Take the survey here: http://bit.do/GV2020Survey

Board of Aldermen candidate filing begins tomorrow at 8AM. A record will be kept of the dates in which candidates file and candidates will be placed on the ballot in that order. More details can be found here: http://ow.ly/AKP350CKSbI

It's that time of year again. We are getting reports of vehicles that were left running being stolen in driveways and parking lots. Let's all work together to ...reduce these crimes of opportunity in Independence. Please remind your family and friends. Of course we want to catch who is stealing cars. Please call 911 to report anyone prowling parking lots and neighborhoods.

The region is ramping up COVID-19 testing. Grandview will host a testing site tomorrow, and Independence is now offering evening testing as well. Jackson County... residents can register for any of these sites. Testing is free, you don't have to have symptoms, and the results are back usually 3 days. TODAY: 10am-2pm LEE'S SUMMIT https://form.jotform.com/202933531267151 2pm-7pm Independence https://outlook.office365.com//CityofIndependenc/bookings/ TUESDAY: 10am-2pm GRANDVIEW https://form.jotform.com/203095856656163 2pm-7pm Independence https://outlook.office365.com//CityofIndependenc/bookings/ WEDNESDAY: 10am-2pm INDEPENDENCE https://form.jotform.com/202945309224150 2pm-7pm Independence https://outlook.office365.com//CityofIndependenc/bookings/ THURSDAY: 10am-2pm BLUE SPRINGS https://form.jotform.com/202955791212153 10am-5pm LEE'S SUMMIT https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/LeesSummit_MO_2191.html 2pm-7pm Independence https://outlook.office365.com//CityofIndependenc/bookings/ FRIDAY: 10am-2pm RAYTOWN https://form.jotform.com/202955791212153 10am-5pm LEE'S SUMMIT https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/LeesSummit_MO_2191.html 2pm-7pm Independence https://outlook.office365.com//CityofIndependenc/bookings/ See more

Y’ALL SHOWED ! This right here is an overflowing HUGE bucket of food and toiletries donated to the Grain Valley Assistance Council to help local families. Donations can be brought to the GV Community Center (right behind City Hall). THANK YOU! #GVstrong

WOOHOO! SANTA has received a few letters but needs more ASAP! And remember, include your names, return addresses and wish lists. We have received just a few without this info, so if that is you, please send a message to [email protected] or call 847-6393.

Thank you in advance and to those who have already participated. We appreciate YOUR input!

Check out last week's edition of Grain Valley News for more information about our very own Officer Shawnda Hayes-Dunnell and the recent recognition she received. And, don't forget to sign up at grainvalleynews.com/news to receive the paper weekly, via email.

JOIN OUR TEAM! Visit cityofgrainvalley.org/employment/ for more information and to apply.

Bring on your letters to Santa! He cannot wait to hear from the kids of Grain Valley. Remember the special North Pole mailbox is located near the Mayor's Christmas tree at Armstrong Park. And if you snap pics in the sleigh, we'd love to see them in the comments:) AND please do not forget to include your child's name, address and gift wish! The North Pole mailbox will be available until December 6th.