Visit Kearney
Explore the city through the regional Go North KC visitor guide.
Open visitor guideTwenty-five minutes north of Kansas City
A growing city with a strong local identity. Meet Kearney, Missouri.
At I-35 and Missouri Highway 92 in north-central Clay County, Kearney combines regional access, business opportunity, residential growth, and deep local history.
Kearney / MissouriMember-led / Community-mindedFounded / 1976
About Kearney
Regional access. Local opportunity.
Strong residential growth, increasing business development, and convenient access to Kansas City contribute to Kearney's local economy and commercial potential.
Kearney began as an agricultural and livestock community in 1856 and remains closely connected to the history of Frank and Jesse James, the railroad, and the farms that shaped the area.
Today, the city continues to grow while preserving the small-town character, local institutions, and history that make it distinct.
Historic Museum
See Kearney history in a downtown building dating to 1870.
Plan a visitJesse James Birthplace
Tour the museum and restored James family home northeast of Kearney.
Visit museum siteTravel & Relocation Guide
Browse a practical guide for visitors, residents, and people considering Kearney.
Open guideVisit Kearney app
Carry local places, events, and information on your phone.
Open appLocal jobs
See current opportunities submitted through the Chamber job board.
View jobsYour next connection
Bring the question. We know who to call.
Membership, a local referral, a meeting room, a ribbon cutting, or a place to start: reach the Kearney Chamber.
execdirector@kearneychamber.org(816) 628-4229190 W State Route 92 Kearney, MO 64060Contact the Chamber