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Liberty Commons announces new tenants, The Peanut opens in the Northland

The redeveloped Liberty Commons has signed Hobby Lobby for the 45,000-square-foot former Gordmans space. Other new tenants will include Orangetheory Fitness. The Peanut has opened at 6409 N. Cosby Ave.

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Couple realize dream of building a cabin in the woods near Excelsior Springs

Fred and Iva Dehn re-built a 1830s cabin on their property near Excelsior Springs.

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Parkville Board of Aldermen approved zoning changes to allow for apartment complex

Not all residents are happy with the plans to build on land near the Parkville Commons.

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Proximity to mother-in-law a mixed blessing

People tend to have one of two reactions when told how in-laws live nearby.

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Future Business Leaders of America students win top honors

Students competed against around 4,000 from across the state in business education related contests, attended workshops and participated in networking opportunities with businesses.

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Classes, events and fun around the Northland

Join in programs to promote safer communities.

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Tortoiseshell, yell lab mix stars of the week

Parkville Animal Shelter presents the dog and cat of the week

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Trip to Branson the ticket for family ‘adventures’

Forgiving a handful of blips from the past, the city shouts out “family fun.” Really.

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Memory-care centers develop specialized treatments to slow Alzheimer’s disease

As baby boomers age, Kansas City-area centers such as Wexford Place and Stratford Commons are redesigning Alzheimer’s treatment methods with help from the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center.

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It’s not really about college orientation

“Quality speaker” brother reveals truth to “quantity speaker” twin sister.

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Health Department urges people to stay out of pools if ill

Some germs are tough enough to survive even in well maintained pools.

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Siamese and Labradoodle looking for forever home

Parkville Animal Shelter presents the pets of the week.

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Liberty event brings beautiful music to spots like porches, businesses, street corners and parks

There’s still time to participate sign up for Make Music Day, a celebration of music and the start of summer, held June 21.

Development

Northland cheers new developer, financing deal for vacant Kmart site

Nearby residents hope flooding and erosion problems will be solved with development of the Vivion Point retail center at N.E. Vivion Road and N.E. Chouteau Drive by Lockard Integrated Real Estate Solutions. The site has caused environmental problems since Kmart closed a store there in 2014.

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