Originally a northern suburb of Kansas City, across the Missouri River, the city of North Kansas is an independent municipality in Clay County, Missouri, although it is nearly surrounded by Kansas City, which has annexed property far to the north of its city limits. North Kansas City also adjoins Avondale. The city began in 1883, when Willard E. Winner built a rock road that later become Swift Avenue, and constructed a bridge across the Missouri River, connecting the area with Kansas City, buying up land and laying subdivisions in town lots, planning the city out long before any of the lots were sold. North Kansas City was incorporated as a town in 1912. Major roads connecting the city are Interstate Highways 29 and 35, US Highway 71, Missouri Routes 1, 9, 210, 269, and 283, while US Highway 169 runs just west of the city limits. There are now four bridges connecting North Kansas City with the portion of Kansas City south of the river, including the Broadway Bridge, the Heart of America Bridge, the Bond Bridge, and the Chouteau Bridge. A fifth bridge, the ASB Bridge, once carried road and rail traffic, but it now only carries rail traffic.
Recommended Resources
Family owned and operated, the company has been in business in North Kansas City, Missouri since 1947, producing fare boxes, urethanes, and deck materials, which are highlighted on its site, along with a description of the production facilities, directions, and contacts.
http://www.diamondmfg.com/
First Baptist Church of North Kansas City
Serving the Missouri community for more than a century, the congregation meets at its facilities on Iron Street. Directions, worship schedules, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events are posted, and announcements are published to the site.
http://www.fbcnkc.org/
First Christian Church of North Kansas City
The non-denominational congregation meets at its facilities on Gentry Street in North Kansas City, Missouri. Schedules for its Sunday School, youth groups, Bible studies, prayer groups, and other ministries are presented, with a calendar of events, photographs, and contacts.
http://www.loveourchurch.org/
Located on Howell Street, the UMC church in North Kansas City, Missouri is highlighted, including its history, a profile of the church, service schedules, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, testimonials, leadership contacts, and office hours.
http://www.fumcnkc.org/
The ISP offers fiber optic high-speed Internet services to businesses and residents of North Kansas City, Missouri. An overview of its services are posted, including its service level agreements, acceptable use policies, and contacts.
http://linkcity.org/
Headquartered in North Kansas City, Missouri, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade education through several elementary school campuses, five middle schools, and four high schools, as well as an online program, each of which are highlighted here. District departments, programs, and calendars are included, and a district map is presented.
http://www.nkcschools.org/
Master plan updates, agendas and minutes, the municipal code, and access to various reports and other documents are available from the official city web site. Administrative and departmental contacts, a calendar of events, service requests, and online payments of water bills, traffic and parking citations are also included.
http://www.nkc.org/
North Kansas City High School Class of 1962
Arranged for the alumni of the 1962 class, the site offers classmate and faculty profiles, historical and reunion photographs and video, information about where classmates are now living, a memorial section for those who have passed away, and other resources.
http://www.northkansascity1962.com/
North Kansas City Historical Society
Established by the city council in 1985, the Society is currently operating as a non-profit corporation. Its membership policies, meeting schedules, and officer contacts are posted, along with general information about its purpose and work, photographs, and a membership form.
http://www.nkchistoricalsociety.com/
Opened in 1958, NKCH focuses on its cardiac, cancer, orthopedics, emergency, and women’s health centers, but also offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. Its history, affiliations, accreditations, and recognitions are highlighted, and a physician directory is included.
https://www.nkch.org/
North Kansas City Public Library
Founded in 1939, the library in North Kansas, Missouri was remodeled and expanded in 2002. A map and directions to the library are given, along with its history, policies, and a newsletter, as well as hours of operation, a calendar of events, and various online resources.
http://www.nkcpl.org/
Hosted by Northland Festivals, the Snake Saturday parade and festival features family oriented Irish fun and entertainment. An overview and schedules of events is published to the site, along with sponsors, volunteer opportunities, photographs of past events, and contacts.
http://snakesaturday.com/
Located on Armour Road, the North Kansas, Missouri flower shop offers a selection of floral arrangements, live plants, and gifts. Directions, hours of operation and contacts are posted, a catalog of products is featured, and purchases may be made at the store, by phone, or online, with local deliveries.
http://www.tananfloral.com/
