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  • Got Worms? Vermicomposting Workshop this Saturday, Feb. 4th, at 9am
    Public Works | Tue Jan 31st, 2012 | full story

    On Saturday, February 4th, the City of Riverside is providing a vermicomposting workshop at the Riverside Community Center at 9am.

  • Riverside Resident Shows Support for American Widow Project
    Do Good | Tue Jan 31st, 2012 | full story

    Starting on July 31, 2012, Riverside resident Terry Buller will embark on a 340 mile canoe/kayaking race on the Missouri River.

  • 2012 Municipal Election
    Board of Aldermen | Fri Jan 20th, 2012 | full story

    The following candidates will be on the ballot for the April 3, 2012 Municipal Election:

    Mayor
    Kathy Rose
    Mike Fuller

  • Girls on the Run
    Fire Police Athletic League | Wed Jan 18th, 2012 | full story
    City of Riverside Girls on the Run Team

    Girls on the Run is a life-changing, learning program for girls in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.

  • Staff Profile: Fire Shift B
    Fire | Tue Jan 10th, 2012 | full story
    Riverside Fire Division Shift B

    Our resolution for 2012 is to get personal. We want you to put names with faces and faces with names, and spend some time getting to know your city staff.

  • "My Riverside" Photo Contest
    Community | Fri Jan 6th, 2012 | full story
    City of Riverside Missouri Official Website

    The City of Riverside is proud to announce our first annual "My Riverside" photo contest!  Pictures can include cityscapes, wildlife, events, parks and community life here in Rive

  • Riverside F/PAL Receives $5,000 Donation
    Fire Police Athletic League | Wed Dec 28th, 2011 | full story

    Riverside’s Fire and Police Athletic/Activities League has received a donation from the J.B. Reynolds Foundation for $5,000.

  • Election Filing Opens Today!
    Board of Aldermen | Tue Dec 13th, 2011 | full story

    Riverside voters will go to the polls on April 3 for the municipal election of mayor and aldermen.

  • Don't Forget to Renew Your Pet License!
    Police | Fri Dec 9th, 2011 | full story

    Pet licenses in Riverside expire on December 31.

  • Eco-Friendly Tips for the Holidays
    Community | Wed Dec 7th, 2011 | full story

    Recycle Your Gift Wrap

  • Holiday Lighting Ceremony
    Parks and Recreation | Mon Nov 28th, 2011 | full story

    Join the City of Riverside as we celebrate the start of the holiday season at the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony event!  Festivities begin at 5:45 p.m.

  • Community Theatre Holiday Play: "Inspecting Carol"
    Parks and Recreation | Mon Nov 21st, 2011 | full story

    Catch the Riverside Community Theatre's production of the hilarious holiday spoof "inspecting Carol" December 2, 3, 9, and 10 at the Riverside Community Center.

  • Tourism Grant Funds Available
    Community | Thu Nov 17th, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside is soliciting grant applications from groups interested in hosting events or leading initiatives that would expand or enhance the tourism industry in Riverside.

  • Holiday Cooking Safety Tips
    Fire | Wed Nov 16th, 2011 | full story

    Cooking fires continue to be the most common type of fires experienced by U.S. households. This is even more apparent during the holidays.

  • Home Heating Equipment
    Fire | Wed Nov 16th, 2011 | full story

    Now that winter is upon us, the Riverside Fire Department would like to remind residents to use extreme caution when utilizing home heating equipment.

  • From the Chief: New Radio System Makes Riverside a Safer Community
    Police | Wed Nov 16th, 2011 | full story

    In December, 2009 the Board of Alderman approved the replacement of Public Safety’s outdated and trouble-prone VHF radio system with a state of the art digital system.

  • New Public Safety Radio System Now Live
    Police | Wed Nov 16th, 2011 | full story

    In Fall 2009, a committee was formed to evaluate a recommendation by the Department of Public Safety to replace the City’s aging emergency radio system.

  • Winter Weather Awareness Day
    Emergency Management | Wed Nov 16th, 2011 | full story

    In honor of Winter Weather Awareness Day, here are some tips from the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency to get you prepared for winter:

  • National Emergency Alert System Test at 1 p.m.
    Emergency Management | Wed Nov 9th, 2011 | full story

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  • National Emergency Alert System Test
    Emergency Management | Wed Nov 9th, 2011 | full story

    For years, local television and radio stations have periodically tested the Emergency Alert System (EAS) with familiar tones followed by “This is a test…,” but on Wednesday, N

  • Curbside Yard Waste Pick Up
    Public Works | Fri Nov 4th, 2011 | full story

    On Curbside Yard Waste Pick Up Days, any yard waste left at the curb will be collected with your usual trash and recycling pick up.

  • Mayor Rose to be Honored With Sustainability Award
    Board of Aldermen | Thu Nov 3rd, 2011 | full story

    Tonight, Mayor Kathy Rose will be honored as this year's recipient of the David Garcia Award for Environmental Excellence.  The Mayor was chosen for her passion and leadership on enviro

  • Help Riverside Win on November 5th!
    Public Works | Thu Nov 3rd, 2011 | full story

    The City of Parkville issued a challenge to the City of Riverside in September to see which community would have the most participation in the October 1 Household Hazardous Waste: ABOP Event and

  • College Prep Series: Overview of the Financial Process
    Parks and Recreation | Wed Nov 2nd, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside has partnered with Steph Hart of Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning to present a FREE college prep series for high school students and their parents.

  • Public Safety BBQ Team Wins Big
    Community | Mon Oct 31st, 2011 | full story

    When the members of the Riverside Public Safety Department aren’t working hard keeping our community safe, they’re honing their skills behind the BBQ grill.

  • Hart's Helpful Hints: Tips for Successful Interviews
    Parks and Recreation | Tue Oct 25th, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside has partnered with Steph Hart of Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning to present a FREE college prep series for high school students and their parents.

  • Is the Missouri Riverfront Trail Open?
    Parks and Recreation | Thu Oct 20th, 2011 | full story

    Yes!  Zone One of the Missouri Riverfront Trail reopened earlier this month after being closed due to high waters in the area.  Generally, Zone One is the paved portion of the trail th

  • College Prep Series: Admission and Scholarship Interviews
    Parks and Recreation | Wed Oct 19th, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside has partnered with Steph Hart of Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning to present a FREE college prep series for high school students and their parents.

  • Site Work Under Way on Riverside Horizons Development
    Community Development | Tue Oct 18th, 2011 | full story
    City of Riverside Missouri Official Website

    Riverside on Tuesday celebrated the initiation of site work for Riverside Horizons, the 260-acre office and industrial innovation development now under construction in the heart of the metropoli

  • Riverside Horizons Groundbreaking Ceremony
    Community Development | Tue Oct 11th, 2011 | full story
    City of Riverside Missouri Official Website

    The City of Riverside invites you to celebrate with us as we join Briarcliff Realty to break ground on the new Riverside Horizons Development.  Parking is available along Horizons Parkway.&

  • Trunks Wanted!
    Parks and Recreation | Sat Oct 8th, 2011 | full story

    Trunk or Treat is just around the corner and we need your help!  Businesses, groups and individuals are encouraged to participate in Trunk or Treat by decorating a trunk and handing out goo

  • Riverside Fire Dept Conducting Smoke Detector Checks
    Fire | Fri Oct 7th, 2011 | full story

    Join the Riverside Fire Department and observe National Fire Prevention Week October 9 through October 15 by checking your smoke detectors.

  • Riverside Accepts Parkville's Recycling Rivalry Challenge
    Public Works | Tue Sep 27th, 2011 | full story

    Two words: It’s on.

  • Hart's Helpful Hints: Types of College Admission
    Parks and Recreation | Mon Sep 26th, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside has partnered with Steph Hart of Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning to present a FREE college prep series for high school students and their parents.

  • College Prep Series: Applications and Letters of Recommendation
    Parks and Recreation | Wed Sep 21st, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside has partnered with Steph Hart of Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning to present a FREE college prep series for high school students and their parents.

  • Eat Wings, Raise Funds
    Fire Police Athletic League | Mon Sep 19th, 2011 | full story

    Trying to figure out what to have for dinner tonight?

  • Riverside Police to Crack Down on Child Restraint Violations
    Police | Sun Sep 18th, 2011 | full story

    Missouri law requires all children under the age of eight to be in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat unless they are 80 lbs or 4’9” tall.

  • Argosy Achieves 4-Diamond Distinction from AAA
    Community | Fri Sep 16th, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside would like to congratulation our community partner, Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa for recently achieving the 4-Diamond Distinction from the American Automobile Association

  • Back to School Safety: Make it a Priority
    Emergency Management | Fri Sep 16th, 2011 | full story

    As parents prepare for the start of a new school year, teaching children how to be safer needs to be at the top of their list of things to do.

  • Hart's Helpful Hints: The College Essay
    Parks and Recreation | Mon Sep 12th, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside has partnered with Steph Hart of Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning to present a FREE college prep series for high school students and their parents.

  • College Prep Series: The College Application Essay
    Parks and Recreation | Wed Sep 7th, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside has partnered with Steph Hart of Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning to present a FREE college prep series for high school students and their parents.

  • City Pool Closed for Water Treatment
    Parks and Recreation | Thu Sep 1st, 2011 | full story

    As a reaction and attempted prevention of the recent Cryptosporidium in local swimming pools, the Riverside City Pool will be closed Thursday, September 1 and Friday, September 2 to su

  • Discount Tickets to Penguins vs. Kings Hockey Game
    Parks and Recreation | Mon Aug 29th, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside has joined with our friends at the Sprint Center to provide discount tickets to our residents, businesses and "friends of Riverside" for the September 27 NHL Pre-

  • Hart's Helpful Hint - Top Ten "Don't Do's" on the College Application Resume
    Parks and Recreation | Mon Aug 29th, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside has partnered with Steph Hart of Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning to present a FREE college prep series for high school students and their parents.

  • College Prep Series: The Student Resume
    Parks and Recreation | Wed Aug 24th, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside has partnered with Steph Hart of Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning to present a FREE college prep series for high school students and their parents.

  • Hart's Helpful Hint - Prepping for College Fairs
    Parks and Recreation | Mon Aug 22nd, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside has partnered with Steph Hart of Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning to present a FREE college prep series for high school students and their parents. 

  • College Prep Series: Intro to the College Search
    Parks and Recreation | Wed Aug 17th, 2011 | full story

    The City of Riverside has partnered with Steph Hart of Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning to present a FREE college prep series for high school students and their parents.

  • 2011 Flood Fight
    Emergency Management | Tue Aug 16th, 2011 | full story
    August 17 - EH Young Park

    08/17/2011

    It has been several days since a report was posted on the status of the Missouri River and the actions that are being taken by the City and Emergency Management.

  • FEMA Contractors in Platte County
    Emergency Management | Tue Aug 16th, 2011 | full story
    FEMA Sample Badge

    Beginning today, FEMA Disaster Contractor Housing Inspectors will begin making appointments with Platte County residents who claim they have home damage due to the recent flooding.  Th

  • When Will the Missouri Riverfront Trail Reopen?
    Parks and Recreation | Tue Aug 16th, 2011 | full story

    The Missouri Riverfront Trail was closed in late June due to rising waters and to accommodate the increased vehicle traffic on the trail as the Levee District and Corps of Engineers utilized it

  • Riverside Police Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers
    Police | Wed Aug 10th, 2011 | full story

    The sobering fact is that impaired driving contributes to 30 percent of all Missouri traffic fatalities.

  • Pharmaceutical Take-Back Event
    Fire Police Athletic League | Tue Aug 9th, 2011 | full story

    The Riverside Police Department will collect unused or expired medications that include unwanted prescriptions; pet medications; medicine from deceased family members and unidentified pills on T

  • FPAL Fishing Trip
    Fire Police Athletic League | Fri Aug 5th, 2011 | full story

    Come and join us for a morning of fishing at the Platte Falls Conservation Area in Platte City on Saturday, August 27th, 2011. The bus leaves the Riverside Community Center at 9:00 a.m.

  • Public Safety to Tweet All Calls for One Hour
    Police | Fri Aug 5th, 2011 | full story

    Taking its cue from other police departments across the country, the City of Riverside will provide an inside look into a day’s work for Riverside police officers and firefighters.

  • Do Good #8
    Do Good | Wed Aug 3rd, 2011 | full story

    "On behalf of the Girls on the Run – Serving KCMO (Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties), I’d like to thank the City of Riverside for your support of our luau fundraiser run on Jul

  • City of Riverside Receives CAFR
    Finance | Tue Aug 2nd, 2011 | full story

    The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Riverside by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFO

  • Do Good #7
    Do Good | Tue Aug 2nd, 2011 | full story
    Donna Resz

    In June 2011, Riverside Finance Officer Donna Resz began volunteering for MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault) as a hospital advocate.  Whenever a victim of sexual as

  • Mattox Road Closure
    Community Development | Tue Jul 19th, 2011 | full story

    Mattox Road will be closed at the BNSF crossing beginning Wednesday, July 27 for approximately 3 weeks. This will complete the Quiet Zone improvements for this crossing.

  • Officer Jeff Taylor Memorial Video
    Police | Fri Jul 15th, 2011 | full story

  • Thieves Target Unlocked Vehicles
    Police | Thu Jul 14th, 2011 | full story

    In a series of vehicle break-ins and stolen autos, The Riverside Police Department reminds everyone of important tips to help in preventing such crimes of opportunity.

  • Jeff Taylor Run for SAFE 2011
    Police | Wed Jul 13th, 2011 | full story
    City of Riverside Missouri Official Website

    You are invited to walk or run in Kansas City's newest 5K/10K run/walk event! This beautiful "out and back" course starts and ends in the E. H.

  • Pickleball
    Parks and Recreation | Mon Jul 11th, 2011 | full story

    Head to the Riverside Community Center this summer for a round of pickleball!

    Pickleball is a combination of ping pong, tennis and badminton.  The game is played on a court usi

  • 2011 Heartland Heat Triathlon
    Parks and Recreation | Fri Jul 8th, 2011 | full story

    On Sunday, July 24 at 7 a.m., join fellow athletes for a brand-new event in the Kansas City northland - the Heartland Heat Triathlon at Tiffany Hills Park.

  • Fireworks Rules
    Fire | Sat Jul 2nd, 2011 | full story

    With the Fourth of July just around the corner, please take a moment to review the City's fireworks rules:

  • Parkville's 4th of July Festival moves to Riverside
    Community | Thu Jun 30th, 2011 | full story

    As the City of Parkville continues to be on high alert for flooding, the Main Street Parkville Association has forged new partnerships to be sure families will be able to enjoy the organization&

  • Free Practice ACT Test
    Community | Fri Jun 24th, 2011 | full story

    College Nannies & Tutors is welcoming all Juniors and Seniors to a practice ACT Test from 8:30 to 12:30 a.m.

  • When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors
    Emergency Management | Fri Jun 17th, 2011 | full story

         While tornadoes and flooding may have dominated the news this spring and summer, local emergency managers encourage residents to be aware of another potentially deadly w

  • Funeral Services Announced for Officer Taylor
    Police | Mon Jun 6th, 2011 | full story

    Funeral Services for Riverside Officer Jeff Taylor will be on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.

    9 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Visitation
    11 a.m. – Service

  • Have You Seen This Goose?
    Police | Mon Jun 6th, 2011 | full story
    Photo courtesy KCTV 5 News

    We received a call this morning from a local news station who had gotten word that there is a goose at EH Young Park with an arrow through its body.  After checking with the City's Anim

  • Officer Jeff Taylor Passes Away
    Police | Fri Jun 3rd, 2011 | full story
    Riverside Officer Jeff Taylor

    Officer Jefferson “Jeff” Taylor, who was struck by lightning on Monday, May 23, while on tornado disaster response duty in Joplin, Mo., passed away in Springfield, Mo., today.

  • Riverside Officer Injured In Joplin
    Police | Thu May 26th, 2011 | full story
    Riverside Officer Jeff Taylor

    The City of Riverside, reacting to a request from the City of Joplin, sent a contingent of City workers to assist in rescue and recovery efforts at the scene of the tornado in Joplin.  Rive

  • Staying Safe When Severe Weather Strikes
    Emergency Management | Mon May 23rd, 2011 | full story

    Guest Post by Mike Shelton, Riverside Emergency Management

    Many people ask why the Midwest is called “Tornado Alley”.

  • Bring Livestrong to Kansas City!
    Community | Wed May 18th, 2011 | full story

    Your Vote Matters!

    Help the YMCA of Greater Kansas City win a regional grant to make a positive impact on thousands of cancer patients and survivors in our communities!

  • Public Safety Dept. Presents Annual Awards
    Police | Tue May 17th, 2011 | full story

    Last night, the Riverside Dept.

  • Txting and Driving…..It Can Wait
    Police | Tue May 17th, 2011 | full story

    Guest Post by Sgt. Brent Holland

    With graduation coming up and summer driving season around the corner, the dangers on the roadway will be increasing.

  • Do Good
    Do Good | Thu May 12th, 2011 | full story
    Riverside Do Good Logo

    Riverside is turning 60. And we have just one birthday wish this year: Do good. Everyone. For anyone.

  • Horizons
    Community Development | Tue May 10th, 2011 | full story
    Riverside Horizons Entry Rendering

    Riverside ‘Open for Business’ with 260-Acre Office and Industrial Innovation Project

  • Riverside Recognizes Arson Awareness Week
    Fire | Tue May 3rd, 2011 | full story

    The Riverside Fire Department would like to emphasize the importance of serial arsons through National Arson Awareness Week May 1-7.

  • Riverside Business Celebrates Arbor Day
    Parks and Recreation | Mon May 2nd, 2011 | full story
    Arbor Day 2011

    In honor of Arbor Day, Embassy Landscape Group donated a tree to the City of Riverside.

  • Summer Swim Lessons
    Parks and Recreation | Mon May 2nd, 2011 | full story

    Grab your goggles!  The City of Riverside, in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, is offering FREE swim lessons for residents this summer at the City Pool.

  • National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    Police | Mon Apr 11th, 2011 | full story

    This week is a special week in the emergency telecommunications industry where the “true first responders” are being recognized for their dedication and hard work.

  • Municipal Election Results
    Board of Aldermen | Wed Apr 6th, 2011 | full story

    Unofficial results show that Riverside residents re-elected Aldermen Mike Fuller, Aaron Thatcher and Brad Cope. 

  • April is National 9-1-1 Education Month
    Police | Tue Apr 5th, 2011 | full story

  • FPAL to Host Project Aware Luncheon
    Fire Police Athletic League | Mon Apr 4th, 2011 | full story

    The Riverside Fire & Police Athletic League has teamed up with Professionals from MOCSA's Project Aware to offer you and your children, ages Kindergarten through Grade 5, a luncheon program filled with age appropriate information on countering sexual assault.

  • Create your own Worm Bin
    Community | Mon Mar 21st, 2011 | full story
    Worm composting bin made from an old Riverside recycling bin

    The worm composting workshop on March 19 was a great success! If you were unable to attend the event, check out the powerpoint below to learn how you can make your own worm bin!

  • Faith in Action Weekend
    Public Works | Tue Mar 15th, 2011 | full story

    Members of the Platte Woods United Methodist Church will be in Riverside on April 30th and May 1st for their Faith in Action Weekend.

  • Vermicomposting Workshop
    Community | Tue Mar 15th, 2011 | full story

         Worm composting, also known as Vermicomposting, uses earthworms to turn organic wastes into high quality compost.

  • KCPL Work Complete in Indian Hills
    Public Works | Tue Mar 15th, 2011 | full story

    Residents in Indian Hills will experience fewer power outages this spring thanks to work recently completed by Kansas City Power and Light.

  • Lunch and Learn Program: Nutrition for our Senior Neighbors in Need
    Parks and Recreation | Tue Mar 15th, 2011 | full story
    City of Riverside Missouri Official Website

    The City of Riverside has teamed up with Comfort Keepers of Greater Kansas City to host a lunch and learn to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy diet for those 65 and older.

  • Connected, Not Complicated
    City Administrator | Mon Mar 14th, 2011 | full story

    Need a garage sale permit? When is the next Game Night? How do you get in touch with a Riverside government official?

  • Drop. Cover. And Hold On!
    Emergency Management | Fri Mar 11th, 2011 | full story

    With more the 40 million people living and working in the central U.S., a major earthquake could cause unprecedented devastation.

  • Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
    Fire | Thu Mar 10th, 2011 | full story

    Daylight saving time starts Sunday, March 13, 2011 the Riverside Fire Department would like to remind you that when you change your clock, change the batteries in your smoke alarms.

  • Youth Safety Belt Enforcement Campaign
    Police | Sat Mar 5th, 2011 | full story

    Riverside Police Department announced today they are joining law enforcement March 15-31 for an aggressive “Operation Safe Teen” seat belt mobilization to crack down on Missouri’s seat belt law violators and to reduce highway fatalities.