April 30
Raymore refuses to help pay for School Road upgrade.
Though many speak in favor of safety improvements to street used by Ray-Pec students and their families, council votes against paying a 10 percent share.
April 30
Around the Community
New turf for Police Athletic League: The Police Athletic League of Kansas City has installed new natural turf at its athletic facility at 1801 White Ave., and it will be dedicated May 1.
April 30
A penny for your thought leader
It has come to my attention that I am a thought leader.
April 30
Community calendar
Community Panel Discussion On Religious Pluralim in Israel: This dialogue will address the concerns and effects of religion in Israeli domestic politics, how religious freedom is protected in Israeli law and more, 7 p.m., Jewish Community Campus, 5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park. 913-327-4622 or afprogram@aol.com
April 27
Lee’s Summit dissolves SummitWoods tax district
With end of TIF district, $3 million in sales tax money will flow to city schools, libraries and other entities.
April 25
Independence seeks public help to stop wire thefts
Thieves, who are after the metal for its scrap value, have struck mainly north of Truman Road and west of Missouri 291. Utility officials say downed wires are dangerous.
April 25
After 48 years, retiring art professor advises to live in the present
Richard Mattsson, who has been teaching at the Kansas City Art Institute longer than anyone else, is retiring.
April 24
Vultures settle in on Harrisonville water tower
Residents complain that the birds are stinking up their neighborhood. City hopes to shoo them off with lights on the tower and cardboard replicas of the vultures.
April 24
When disaster strikes: Crews train for a variety of sad scenarios
Culture of preparedness existed before 9/11, experts say, but was reinforced by Joplin tornado.
April 26
Children get a hands-on history lesson at Shawnee Town 1929
The museum offers a glimpse of old-fashioned farm life and a chance to take on farm chores.
April 24
Fundraiser planned for Independence teen
The public is invited to meet Gloria Mengel and bid on auction items to defray medical expenses. A woman in California donated a basketball signed by members of 1980 Boston Celtics.
April 23
Around the community
Overseas travel: The city health department is offering a new services for those traveling abroad.
April 23
Missourians take two of five spots in National Teachers Hall of Fame
Beth Vernon of Brittany Hill Middle School in the Blue Springs School District and Darryl Johnson of Smithville High School will be honored in Washington, D.C., next month.
April 18
New superintendent at Hickman Mills witnesses more trouble
A bitterly divided school board argued over alleged Sunshine Law violations, the potential censure of one of its members and a potential hiring that some said should be the superintendent’s job.
April 17
Civil-War era home has become a bed and breakfast in Independence
Perry and Melanie Johnson have given new purpose to the Stone-Gamble mansion on Noland Road. It’s now the Silver Heart Inn.
April 16
Independence refinances Crackerneck debt
Shopping area includes Bass Pro store, but slow growth has put city on line to make debt payments. City manager says that project is viable and that financial difficulties are due to timing issues.
April 16
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
Troost Fest is Saturday: With music and other entertainment, the Troost Village Community Association will host its ninth annual Troost Fest from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at 31st Street and Troost Avenue. It’s billed as family friendly and free.
April 17
College class transforms troubled empty lot into community garden
About 20 William Jewell College students from the Pryor Leadership Studies Program spent hours in the dirt building a community garden on Saturday.
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April 10
Altercation at KC Zoo ‘free day’ leads to arrest
Fight in the parking lot leaves an officer with a bloody nose. Zoo is reviewing security policies.
April 10
KC Zoo’s polar bears get amorous: Could a cub be on its way?
Kansas City’s two polar bears are mating, raising hopes for a cub. Officials at the Kansas City Zoo probably won’t know until fall if Berlin, a 23-year-old female who arrived here late last year, is pregnant by 6-year-old Nikita.
April 10
Community calendar
Theatre For A Cause: “Forever Plaid” by Oak Park High School Fine Arts Department, 7:30 p.m., Oak Park High School,, 825 N.E. 79th Terrace, Kansas City. $8. www.ophstheatre.org
April 9
Cass County aims for safer route to school
School Road has long worried Ray-Pec parents. Finally there is a plan to fix it.
April 8
Victims of Independence mall shooting say they’re still suffering a year a later
Eric Bratton sentenced to 64 years behind bars. Police say maintaining security at mall is high priority.
April 8
Fatal crash a ‘tragedy’ for Fort Osage fire department
Assistant Fire Chief Harold Hollingsworth, 47, was driving to a fire scene during a severe thunderstorm about 10 p.m. Sunday when his SUV slid off the road and struck a tree.
