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.
It's been a long time coming and now March 27th, 2023 Starbucks is finally open for business. Many have driven by the new construction building going up right beside Dairy Queen and wondered just what was going in. The speculation was huge and kind of funny for a long time. About six months ago, it was announced that Starbucks had decided to come to Kearney. The location is right off of I-35 and 92 Hwy, so perfect for the drowsy traveler.to get their cup of joe. With operating hours that are later than the two local coffee shops, Paisley Perk & Mojo's, Starbucks will also get plenty of local traffic too. This location also features a drive-thru window which is another difference between the national chain and the local coffee shops. Come on up to Kearney and check out all of the coffee shops, and maybe do a little shopping at the local boutiques. The businesses will be glad you stopped in.