Nicer Kansas City News Cloud

For late night & early morning denizens of the discourse we share inspiring Kansas City stories that offer a somewhat nicer perspective on local life that doesn't really fit anywhere else on this otherwise curmudgeonly cowtown blog.

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Neighbors volunteer to clean up Kansas City, Missouri, city parks after 4th of July

Kansas City, Missouri, Parks and Recreation crews worked through the city Wednesday, cleaning up after Fourth of July celebrations.

St. Louis girl's quest to see Taylor Swift reminiscent of another Missouri girl

The #TaylorMeetJordan social media campaign that led to a kiss from the pop star for the 7 year old led to years of community support as Jordan's journey became more difficult before she passed away last year.

Kansas children noticed a homelessness problem in their city. They're designing homes to help.

Students at Limestone Community School, a small elementary school in Lawrence, Kansas, are designing homes to combat their city's homeless problem.

KCI tops 1 million passengers in May for 1st time since COVID-19 pandemic

For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas City International Airport welcomed more than 1 million passengers in a calendar month.

New café in Liberty gives parents a chance to relax while kids play

Coffee shops are great for parents on the go, but they don't often have anything to keep the kids occupied. The Busy Bean Play Café plans to solve that problem.

Deer rescued from window well by KCFD

Kansas City Fire Department rescues deer

Kids from around the country on a Christian mission pull Kansas City's invasive honeysuckle

Hundreds of youth affiliated with different religious groups have been pitching in to help Kansas City remove an invasive plant species.

7-year-old Overland Park boy to compete in Pokémon World Championships

A 7-year-old earns an international title in the gaming world and he lives right here in the Kansas City metro in Overland Park.

Pop In at the Park 2023

Stop by select Kansas City parks and visit with your Library for this year's Pop In at the Park summer series! We'll be popping up in local neighborhoods between June 6 - August 18, 2023, to provide summer learning resources to families, connect people with services, offer fun kids' activities, and more!

Fund Me, KC: Grocery store on Troost needs to bag community support to open, bringing fresh food east

The new Community Groceries location on Troost Avenue is not just a grocery store, said Kortney Lee; it is a community-driven initiative with a mission to address food inequality and promote healthier lifestyles. "We firmly believe that access to affordable, fresh, and nutritious food is a fundamental right for everyone, regardless of their income or location," Lee said.

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