Oak Grove is ideally located 28 miles east of Kansas City on I-70, retaining a small town atmosphere in a rural setting, yet convenient to the larger metropolitan interests.  The city was incorporated in 1878 and has a rich local history that is evident in the architecture of the downtown areas.

Oak Grove is home to an AAA rated

school district and boasts excellent parks & recreation facilities.  A wide variety of retail and service businesses, many locally owned, serve the approximate 6500 residents.  Our churches, service organizations and community groups are active in hosting community-wide events throughout the year.  [more…]