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Peyton Thompson Honored for National Eagle Scout Completion

Aug 12, 2019, 9:37 AM

The Clay County Commissioners recently honored Peyton Thompson of Scout Troop 376 for his successful completion of requirements for the National Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Read more...

Clay County Breaks Ground on New Sanitary Sewer System at Midwest National Air Center

Jul 29, 2019, 11:59 AM

On Thursday, July 11 the Clay County Airport Advisory Board was on hand to help break ground on the new sanitary sewer system at the Midwest National Air Center. This new system will allow the airport to expand and grow, in turn bringing more business and business opportunities to Clay County.

Clay County Mourns the Loss of Clay County Treasurerer, Ted Graves

Jul 9, 2019, 2:36 PM

The County Administration, Leadership and Staff wish to express our deepest sympathies to Ted Graves’ family, as well as his colleagues and friends throughout the community, as we mourn his passing.

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25 years of Mud Mania!

The Clay County Commission is always honored to approve the use of Kelsey Short for the Youth with Vision annual Mud Mania Event. This is the 25th year that this event has returned to the lake and we are very proud to hear that they raised $6,000 to go toward their mission to support youth leaders implement safe and drug-free programs for teens and young adults. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know what a success this year has been. We hope you continue to do great work with such an important issue which affects so many. We look forward to having you again next year!
 

Last-minute Summer Fun Around Clay County!

The start of the school year is creeping up fast, which means it’s more important now than ever to fill up the last of your summer months with family-friendly fun! Here’s a look at what you can do before school is officially back in session.

Want to enjoy live music outside? Visit Gladstone’s Linden Square during their Sounds on the Square series to jam out to some local bands. Head to the amphitheater at Oak Grove Park August 2^nd through the 4^th to watch a free musical performance of the Disney hit, Tarzan! Catch local artists Noe Palma, Travis Marvin, and State Line Drive on August 3^rd at the Kearney Country Showdown at the Kearney Amphitheatre. 

Looking to cool off during this summer heat? Check out the Sprayground at Dagg Park in North Kansas City. Try out a new hobby by renting a kayak or paddleboard from Northland Outdoor Adventures at Smithville Lake! Plan a trip to Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun; don’t forget that their first annual Grand Carnivale event is happening through August 4^th, you don’t want to miss the festivities!

Before the summer is up, visit Downtown Smithville, Saturdays in August, to celebrate during Hot Summer Nights! Enjoy some delicious barbeque during Excelsior Springs’ annual BBQ and Fly-In on the River August 16^th through the 17^th!

With all the exciting summer events and destinations, Clay has to offer, there’s no reason for the last few weeks of vacation to be anything but great! Check out a full schedule of Clay County events at VisitClayMO.com!

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Our vision is to provide Clay County citizens and all visitors a higher quality of life. We strive to provide our visitors with opportunities to explore every interest, hobby and educational program that we have available. We encourage you to come out and explore our parks, historic sites and participate in our programs throughout the year.