Kearney, Missouri is located in Clay County about 15 minutes north of Kansas City and has a population of 8,381. Each September, the city hosts an annual festival celebrating its distinction as the birthplace of outlaw Jesse James. The James farm with the original house and Jesse James’s burial site are a popular tourist attraction. The Kearney School District serves about 3,500 families in Kearney and northern Clay County.
The City of Kearney will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, November 13th, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Mack Porter Park. Residents can bring paint, old batteries, lawn chemicals, and household cleaners to be picked up for safe disposal. Mack Porter Park is located at 1001 N. MO. HWY 33 in Kearney,