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historical site
Gardner Junction
A dedication to the Oregan, California and Santa Fe Trails can be found at Gardner Junction, a park with a history of the site and trails.
major employer
New Century Commerce
“We are surrounded by three large employment centers, the BNSF intermodal, the KC Logistics Park, the New Century Commerce, and then Panasonic, so we have employment all around us,” said Gardner City Administrator, Jim Pruetting.
major employer
BNSF Intermodal and KC Logistics Park
“We are surrounded by three large employment centers, the BNSF intermodal, the KC Logistics Park, the New Century Commerce, and then Panasonic, so we have employment all around us,” said City Administrator Jim Pruetting.
Major employer
Cramer Chemical
Another claim to fame was Cramer Chemical, a sports medicine company started in Gardner. The plant has since closed, but the business continues providing products for athletes across the world.
HISTORICAL SITE
GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Gardner Historical Museum was established in 2002 by Gardner native Shirley Brown-VanArsdale.
New DEVELOPMENT
The East Side of Gardner
Since its first jump over I-35 in 2019, Gardner has annexed an additional 1,500 acres."It gives us the ability to grow as we choose," said City Administrator Jim Pruetting. New developments in this area are expected to be announced later in 2025.
local business
MY Play Cafe- Gardner
An indoor coffee shop and playground created by moms who saw a need for a space with events, playtime, and room for parents to connect or work.
local business
Ash and Anvil, The Bellows & The Forge
The businesses, located in the heart of Gardner's downtown, are a family affair. Owner Derrick Stockton’s wife, sister, brother, dad, and grandparents helped to make these three businesses come to life.
New DEVELOPMENT
First development east of I-35
For years, Gardner had a number-one priority: get on the east side of I-35. The town accomplished that in 2019 with a 206-acre mixed-use development.
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MajorEmployersDevelopmentLocalBusinessesHistoricalSites
Click the buttons to learn more
historical site
Gardner Junction
A dedication to the Oregan, California and Santa Fe Trails can be found at Gardner Junction, a park with a history of the site and trails.
major employer
New Century Commerce
“We are surrounded by three large employment centers, the BNSF intermodal, the KC Logistics Park, the New Century Commerce, and then Panasonic, so we have employment all around us,” said Gardner City Administrator, Jim Pruetting.
major employer
BNSF Intermodal and KC Logistics Park
“We are surrounded by three large employment centers, the BNSF intermodal, the KC Logistics Park, the New Century Commerce, and then Panasonic, so we have employment all around us,” said City Administrator Jim Pruetting.
Major employer
Cramer Chemical
Another claim to fame was Cramer Chemical, a sports medicine company started in Gardner. The plant has since closed, but the business continues providing products for athletes across the world.
HISTORICAL SITE
GARDNER HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Gardner Historical Museum was established in 2002 by Gardner native Shirley Brown-VanArsdale.
New DEVELOPMENT
The East Side of Gardner
Since its first jump over I-35 in 2019, Gardner has annexed an additional 1,500 acres."It gives us the ability to grow as we choose," said City Administrator Jim Pruetting. New developments in this area are expected to be announced later in 2025.
local business
MY Play Cafe- Gardner
An indoor coffee shop and playground created by moms who saw a need for a space with events, playtime, and room for parents to connect or work.
local business
Ash and Anvil, The Bellows & The Forge
The businesses, located in the heart of Gardner's downtown, are a family affair. Owner Derrick Stockton’s wife, sister, brother, dad, and grandparents helped to make these three businesses come to life.
New DEVELOPMENT
First development east of I-35
For years, Gardner had a number-one priority: get on the east side of I-35. The town accomplished that in 2019 with a 206-acre mixed-use development.