Meanwhile In Kansas City Community News

Right now we want to share more than a few Sunday stories about nicer local news because this kinda stuff doesn't really fit anywhere else on the blog but it's important and reminds us that there's still some really great stuff and good people at work in our neighborhoods.

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Library Launches New Reading Rocket

This month, Mid-Continent Public Library will celebrate the launch of its brand-new Reading Rocket, a state-of-the-art outreach vehicle that provides literacy services to children and families across the Kansas City metro.


The Unity Village Produce Market IS Open

Don't let "limited road access" signage keep you from an amazing garden produce market experience! Just a half mile west of the intersection of Colbern Road and Douglas/Lee's Summit Road, The Garde...


Kansas City-area school districts review open enrollment applications

Kansas City-area school districts are in the process of reviewing and notifying students hoping to benefit from open enrollment.


Lee's Summit man does his best to promote Missouri River Runner in hopes of enhanced experiences

Ridership for Amtrak's Missouri River Runner passenger train trended down in riders during the COVID-19 pandemic, but one man is spreading the word to encourage others to ride the rails.


Kansas launches 'Love Kansas' campaign to lure former residents back and fill job vacancies

The state of Kansas initiates a campaign to encourage former residents to return, aiming to fill job vacancies and boost the local economy.


KSHB 41's Kevin Holmes visits Urban Ranger Corps to deliver 'Gift of Sole'

KSHB 41's Kevin Holmes was at the Vanderbilt Youth Center Thursday afternoon to deliver the "Gift of Sole" to more than 35 young men.


SevenDays seeking teens for Kindness Youth Leadership Team

SevenDays is accepting applications for its Kindness Youth Leadership Team (KYLT) for the 2024-2025 school year..


She spent her youth in Missouri foster care. Now she's urging kids to 'accept the challenge'

The number of foster kids in custody in Missouri has dwindled to just below 12,000 as of May, compared to more than 14,000 in 2021.


'We just always support them': Liberty community honors fallen firefighter, medic Steve Stanneman

The Liberty community honored fallen firefighter and paramedic Steve Sanneman on Saturday after his fight with pancreatic cancer.


Organizers of the Veterans Community Project share successes

"The goal is simple: provide veterans the safety and security of a home with wrap-around support services and the support of their community, to get them back on their feet, restore their dignity and ensure they continue standing."

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