Liberty is a city located in Clay County, Missouri and is also considered a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. Its close proximity to KCMO means that the residents of Liberty can enjoy a local home-town feel, while also having access to the cultural and recreational advantages of a big city. The city of Liberty has the honor of being recognized in August 2011 as the 7th Best Place to Live in America by CNN/Money Magazine.Connection to transportation outlets makes Liberty an excellent choice for businesses, shopping, and recreation. Several major employers reside in Liberty including the Hallmark distribution warehouse, Liberty Industrial Park, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, and the Heartland Meadows light industrial park. Cultural and recreational venues include the Liberty Performing Arts Theater, Corbin Theater, the Liberty Community Center, and the Fountain Bluff Sports Complex. William Jewell College, founded in 1849, is a nationally recognized undergraduate liberal arts college and also hosts a myriad of cultural events such as music, performing arts, and theater. The Liberty Square offers an interesting assortment of retail shops including antique and gift stores. If this doesn’t suit your taste, simply hop on one of the major highway systems for quick access to Zona Rosa or The Legends outdoor malls. Liberty was founded in 1822, 18 years after Lewis and Clark passed through what we now call Clay County. Liberty is the home to seven historic districts and over 240 preserved homes and buildings including the historic Liberty Jail Site, the Clay County Museum, and the Jesse James Bank Museum.
As the winter sports season comes to a close at Liberty High School, Blue Jay teams are finishing strong and building momentum heading into postseason play.Both the boys and girls basketball teams have battled through a competitive schedule, showing steady improvement, strong teamwork, and resilience as they prepare for district competition. Tight games and hard-fought wins have set the tone for an exciting finish.On the mat, Liberty wrestling continues to be a force, carrying forward its tradition of discipline and high-level performance as the postseason approaches. The program’s depth and consistency have been on full display throughout the winter.Winter sports like girls' swimming and diving, cheer, and dance have also had solid seasons, highlighting individual growth, school pride, and strong performances as they wrap up their schedules.With postseason play right around the corner, Liberty’s winter teams are poised to finish the season strong and represent the community well. Go Blue Jays.