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Official Statement

Dec 12, 2019, 4:56 PM

The Assistant County Administrator appeared for her deposition today, but Clay County’s legal counsel learned just before the hearing was to begin that non-attorney staff from the State Auditor’s office would be conducting the questioning. Read more.

Hometown Holidays Returns To Liberty Square

Dec 5, 2019, 4:36 PM

Searching for plans this weekend? The City of Liberty, Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. and Clay County would like to extend an invitation to Hometown Holidays and the Mayor's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, this Saturday, December 7, 2019 on the Historic Downtown Liberty Square. Read more.

November 22 Official Statement

Nov 25, 2019, 2:38 PM

Nov. 22, 2019: We have been in touch with the Missouri State Auditor about her interest in meeting with the Assistant County Administrator on a couple of matters and are working with their office to coordinate times for this to occur. Read more.

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bundle up for these warm winter activities!

Get ready to holiday with Clay this winter with oodles of holly jolly events and activities that are sure to make your season merry and bright! 

Nothing gets you into the holiday spirit quite like a jolly event or two! Clay has plenty of events to go around this year, so make sure you bundle up and go enjoy them! On December 7^th, visit Hometown Holidays in Historic Downtown Liberty is a festive family favorite. Hop aboard a holiday themed trolley tour in Downtown Excelsior Springs for a truly unique experience. On December 14^th, you and your family can enjoy a magical night at Downtown Kearney’s Christmas event.  

Tree decorating events can be found all around Clay during the holiday season. If you’re looking to enjoy one of these events this year, here’s a list of what’s coming up: November 19^th, Gladstone Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting; November 22^nd, North Kansas City Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting; December 7^th, Liberty Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting.

Find some holiday joy at one of Clay’s many merry seasonal destinations. WinterFest at Worlds of Fun is a massive winter-land playground that offers all things holiday. The Linden Square Ice Skating Rink is a wonderful place to visit for a bit of wintry fun. The Hall of Trees in Excelsior Springs’ Hall of Waters is a beautiful ode to the season that is sure to dazzle. Don't forget, plenty of downtowns in Clay get festive during the holiday seasons with lights and décor, making them the perfect places to stop and visit for some winter fun!

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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.