First-time mom shares struggles of motherhood
By Roberta Pardo Being a new mother is a challenge, as Vanessa Celik will attest. Celik, a Kansas City area resident, became a mom seven months ago. When her son Bruce was born in January, her life changed completely. “Before, we were just two, … and now we have a little person to take care […]
Mexican girl develops product for breaking down polystyrene
By Chara A Mexican girl who is concerned about the effects of polystyrene on human health and the environment is acting on the issue – as an inventor. Irantza Aleixa Goytia Hernandez, a student from Tamazunchale, Veracruz, has worked on “Getting to Know the Orange,” a project focused on creating an orange peel-based product to […]
Jackson County extends deadline to appeal high real estate assessments
By Roberta Pardo The Jackson County Board of Equalization has extended the deadline for property owners to appeal their real estate assessments to Sept. 1. The decision was made Tuesday morning (July 30) during the panel’s meeting in Independence. Although real estate is supposed to be reassessed every other year in Missouri, some neighborhoods have […]
KC Big Picnic draws families for a fun-filled Sunday
On July 21, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hosted its annual Kansas City’s Big Picnic. Co-organized by KC Parks & Rec, KC’s Big Picnic is the region’s biggest picnic where families come to enjoy live music, food trucks, art activities and lawn games in the museum grounds. This year, tens of people enjoyed the activities […]
WyCo residents at odds with UG over community center
From Staff and Media Reports Some Wyandotte County, Kansas, residents are taking issue with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas’ management of one of its community centers. Or as the residents see it, its mismanagement. The facility is the Joe E. Amayo Argentine Community Center. Located at 2810 Metropolitan Ave., it is among […]
KC Fringe Festival celebrates 15 years promoting art
By Roberta Pardo The Kansas City Fringe Festival, a festival celebrating the Avant-garde of Kansas City art in all of its forms, is proud to announce the Visual Arts Show at Union Station! At this show you will experience visual art in all its forms with: New painting in many different styles, from Rita Blitts’ internationally […]
Charro Jerry Diaz coming to Volland Arena
By Roberta Pardo The Volland Store presents the inaugural event at the new Volland Arena: CHARRO JERRY DIAZ AND FAMILY, A Traditional Vaquero Equestrian Performance on July 27 at the Volland Arena next to The Volland Store, 24098 Volland Road, Alma, Kansas 5:30 pm – Smokin’ Wille’s BBQ Food Truck, Mariachi Girasol de Topeka, and […]
Capture Moments That Matter
Make your family’s learning adventures more memorable by encouraging kids to capture their experiences on paper. The practice of communicating on paper can help lock in memories, plus it’s a clever way for kids to practice practical skills in an engaging and productive way. Adjust these ideas as needed to match the ability level of […]
Wyandotte County Fair offers many entertainment options
By Roberta Pardo The Wyandotte County Fair is in full swing until this Saturday (July 13). Reyes Media Group, comprised of Dos Mundos, La Grande (1340 AM), La X (1250 AM) and ESPN Deportes (1480 AM), is a media sponsor for Thursday night (July 11). That night, which also is Donnelly College Student and Alumni […]
Regional bands highlight entertainment at Wyandotte County Fair
Top-level entertainment will be featured through the Wyandotte County Fair, July 9-13, at the fair’s new home (13700 Polfer Rd. off of Hwy 7), just minutes north of the Providence Hospital Amphitheater. Below is a schedule of artists performing at the fair: Tuesday, July 9 Kansas City, Kan., native Chris Stewart kicks off the week […]