Two Metropolitan community colleges campuses get new leaders
Metropolitan Community College at Maple Woods and at Longview campuses got new presidents this month.
Farmer’s House plants seeds of success for people with disabilities
Planting is what Farmer’s House is all about, both seeds in the ground and seeds of encouragement to prepare people with disabilities for jobs in the community.
Modern life has crushed the relaxed spirit of seasons past
In the days before things like “stranger danger” and Amber Alerts, the seasons were distinct and seemed to last forever. Spring arrived gradually and made itself at home, settling in for what seemed like an eternity. Now seasons seem to have sped up and lost their distinct characters, and time at least seemed to move more slowly when we were young.
Susan Vollenweider | Out of the Land of Denial and Onto the Sidelines
I have whined, carried on, discussed my lack of affinity for baseball before; it’s no secret. This is my 11th year of sitting on the dusty sidelines cheering, but watching my son play can still bring fresh lessons.
Community notes for May 22
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Local soldier drowns in Afghanistan
Sgt. 1st Class Trenton L. Rhea died during combat operations. The Liberty man leaves his wife and three daughters.
Next free day at the zoo will be a Tuesday
The last free day, on a Sunday, drew more than 29,000 visitors and was marred by violence. The change to Tuesday was prompted by concerns over the zoo’s capacity and a desire for visitors to have a more enjoyable experience with a smaller crowd.
National Merit Scholars named
Prestigious scholarships go to academically-accomplished students from Missouri-side schools.
Structural problems in 100-year-old building force Platte City Police Department to move
Over the past century, the Platte City Civic Center has been the site of a high school, the city’s police department, various municipal offices, and even hosted youth dances but it mainly has served as a hub for community activity. Today, portions of the century-old structure at Missouri 92 and 4th Street badly needs repairs.
All aboard relive fond memories of zoo train
Rail aficionados love riding restored Kansas City Zoo train in its current home in Frank Vaydik Park.
Hopes run high for event to honor military service
Last year Kansas City’s May Armed Forces Day Parade was a hastily-organized and not well attended event that aimed to emulate the larger St. Louis welcome home for Iraq war veterans. This year, organizer David Page of Gladstone is confident the reconfigured Salute Our Heroes-KC on Friday and Saturday will be much more successful.
School notes for May 15
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Community notes for May 15
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Susan Vollenweider | Come WHAT?! May
By this time in the school year, families are trained. We have worked through the kinks in early fall, tested our systems with added events around the holidays, and gone through some stumbles during flu season. Come May we have followed the bouncing balls from football to basketball to baseball and scored every week. Now it’s time for final exams.
Navy acts after drownings of Gladstone diver and colleague
Ryan Harris, 23, of Gladstone drowned in February at an underwater weapons-testing facility. Now his commander has been relieved of duty, and two members of the dive unit face military criminal charges.
Young model railroader earns top honor early
Joel Priest, a Parkville 13-year-old, is one of just 509 Master Model Railroaders.
Community notes for May 8
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David Knopf - I asked and you, witty readers, answered
I recently asked for your help in finding a pithy conclusion to “I have so many pet peeves that …” I should’ve known my intrepid readers would help shrink my Hour of Need to a mere 15 minutes.
Volunteers secure housing for people in need
The Fuller Center for Housing of Greater Kansas City, Mo., which has helped Northlanders secure housing, is taking applications for a new home that’s being built in Clay County.
School notes for May 8
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Deb Svoboda - What moms want this Mother’s Day
While enjoying a recent morning out with their kiddos, some members of Northland’s KC Stay-at-Home Moms’ Meet-Up Group revealed what they would like most this Mother’s Day.
Susan Vollenweider | The ‘KAPLOW’ of Crayons leads to a work-at-home lesson
A perk and a downside of working from home is that you’re always accessible to your children. A box of crayons can help put it in perspective.
Assessment hikes surprise some in Platte County
Some Platte County residents are seeing sharp property assessment increases, but county officials say the changes reflect updates of current market value.
School notes for May 1
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Community notes for May 1
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