Editorial: Championing child abuse prevention
April has multiple national and international designations intended to call attention to causes important to someone and effect positive change. Dedicated activities and events throughout April raise awareness and support for issues that include child abuse prevention, autism, distracted driving, esophageal cancer, limb loss, Parkinson’s disease, brunch, hope, humor, pickleball and poetry. They’re all meaningful […]
GCI seeks volunteers for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
By Chara GCI seeks volunteers for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta The annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, hosted by Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI), is coming. And as the three-day celebration approaches, organizers are seeking volunteers to help ensure its success.“Volunteers will be mostly helping us with the setup, manning and breakdown of the event, such as manning […]
Featured Women 2024: Isabel Flores Hernandez
Flores Hernandez finds identity in her brushstrokes By CharaIsabel Flores Hernandez, who’s being recognized by Dos Mundos in observance of March as Women’s History Month, can attest to the transforming power of art in a person’s life.Born in Chiapas, Mexico, Flores Hernandez developed an interest in art as a child. She had a fascination for […]
Multicultural Festival set at Frontiers
By Angie BaldelomarFrontiers Schools is holding its annual Multicultural Festival.The festival will run 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday (April 12) at the gymnasium of the Frontiers School of Innovation Middle School, located at 1575 Universal Ave. in Kansas City, Missouri.The festival will include live music, face painting and balloon artists. But the highlight will be the opportunity […]
María Marín: Mi encuentro con la princesa Kate en el Río Nilo
Sabía que el pasado 23 de marzo sería un día inolvidable cuando en mi recorrido por Egipto con 41 de mis segudoras, pudiera conocer el histórico y majestuoso río Nilo. Lo que jamás imaginé fue que la transmisión de una noticia mundial marcaría el recuerdo de ese paseo.Escuché a una de las viajeras de mi […]
Deportes y más deportes…04.04.11
Los Chiefs adquieren a Carson Wentz como suplente de MahomesLos Kansas City Chiefs anunciaron esta semana la incorporación del mariscal de campo Carson Wentz por un año.Wentz, quien fue seleccionado con la elección número dos del draft del 2016 por los Philadelphia Eagles, es un ex Pro Bowler que estuvo cinco años en Philadelphia para […]
ArchWell Health, A Higher Level of Care for Seniors
Longtime Independence resident and retired cardiovascular technician, Faye Mitchell, shares the same plight as far too many boomers who live alone or are more dependent on family and other caregivers than they would like to be. Faye confessed she used to spend hours just sitting in a chair watching TV to help pass the time […]
How to prevent child abuse
Commentary by Tere Siqueira Child abuse is an issue no family should ever have to confront, yet it remains a reality in America.As the primary caregivers, families have the power to make a significant difference in preventing abuse and ensuring the well-being of their children.The following tips are designed to offer families steps to foster […]
KCKPS expands dual language program
By Angie Baldelomar Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools (KCKPS) is celebrating a successful first year of its dual language program.The 2023-24 school year marked the first in-school year the dual language program started at three schools with kindergarten students only. For 2024-25, the program will be available at two schools, Francis Willard and New Stanley, […]
Arvest Bank Launches Free Bilingual Financial Education Resource for Consumers
Arvest Bank announced the introduction of EmpowerED, a new bilingual mobile-first financial education resource to help consumers build financial health and confidence for themselves and their families. The platform is made available, free of charge, through Arvest’s relationship with EVERFI® from Blackbaud®, the leader in powering social impact through education. Available in English and Spanish, EmpowerED […]