Kansas City Sunday Nicer Headlines

We've noted more than a few times that there's really no place on this blog for nicer news that isn't snarky and without a political angle.

However . . .

We wouldn't be offering an accurate view of Kansas City without sharing so many worthwhile acts of kindness at the local level. 

And so . . . At least once a week we wanted to set aside a place for nicer news to better inform our community and offer a glimpse at good people doing great things.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

America's youngest indie bookseller is trying to save her store in Shawnee, Kansas

Fifteen-year-old Halley Vincent has owned Seven Stories, a bookstore in Shawnee, for almost two years. But after the building was sold to a new owner, Vincent is now trying to raise money to move.

10 Years Of Feeding Local Families

September 7, 2024 Mid-Continent Public Library's Food for Fines program will return September 9-15, once again providing customers with the opportunity to pay off fines and fees with donations of n...

100 years: JE Dunn celebrates Royals runs with $40,000 donation to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

This baseball season, the Kansas City Royals' runs had dollar signs attached to them. JE Dunn makes a huge donation

Blue Valley School Board approves name for new middle school

The Blue Valley School Board approved naming the district's 11th middle school Wolf Springs Middle School.

Kansas City organization working with schools to keep kids on the right path

Businesses across Kansas City are working on a solution to curb crime while one organization attempts to help with youth.

How to get involved with your Jackson County school board this year

Whether you want to contact a board member, speak publicly at a meeting or just keep an eye on changes in your district, we've updated our guide to what you need to know.

Homeschool parents now eligible for a sales tax exemption - The Sentinel

Homeschool parents are now eligible for a sales tax exemption on school expenditures following state and federal lawsuits.

'An investment in the future': Community member hopes second time's the charm for upcoming KCKPS bond proposal

As the November election approaches, so is a vote for a $180 million bond issue Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools put forth for school renovations and new buildings.

Metro-area Halloween display supporting local woman battling cancer

All of the donations received through the Halloween display will go to a local woman who is battling Hodgkin's lymphoma.

KC founder's hip hop edtech app earns earns $50K in 5G innovation competition

A grants program focused on boosting social entrepreneurs - traditionally underfunded women and persons of color - who are using 5G wireless innovation to address pressing community challenges this week awarded a $50,000 prize to Kansas City startup Healthy Hip Hop for its work on child literacy.

Olathe showed me grace after my husband's murder. Let's extend a welcome to everyone | Opinion

Sunayana Dumala lost her husband, Shrinivas Kuchibholta, in a hate crime. By getting to know one another, we can combat hostility and division. | Opinion

Doggie Date Night is an evening of fun benefitting Shep's Place

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Independence Square Association is hosting an event on September 12 that's all for the dogs. Doggie Date Night benefits Shep's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary, a...

Connecting Kansas City Through the Power of Dance - KC Ballet

"Meeting people where they are and exploring opportunities to collaborate is essential," says Kansas City Ballet (KCB) Executive Director David Gray. KCB is deeply committed to building meaningful connections within the community and continually expands its efforts to make a greater impact on the city's cultural landscape.

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