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Childhood providers support Kelly’s budget initiative

By CharaMore than 1,000 early childhood providers and stakeholders across Kansas are endorsing Gov. Laura Kelly’s state budget proposal to invest $56 million in “early childhood services and workforce enhancements,” her office stated in a Feb. 28 press release.The supporters expressed their approval via a letter sent recently to Kansas legislators emphasizing how important high-quality […]

Proposed baseball stadium faces challenges with workers, Crossroads

By Tere Siqueira The Kansas City Royals’ plans for a new downtown stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, have hit a snag.The pro baseball team is reportedly struggling to reach agreements with workers, and people who live and/or work in the Crossroads Arts District. According to media reports, labor groups have pushed for affordable housing and […]

Eastern Airlines to bring 165 jobs, $4.7-million investment to area

By Tere Siqueira One of the country’s oldest airlines is about to make Kansas City, Missouri, its home base.As multiple media outlets reported Feb. 21, Eastern Airlines has named Kansas City as the location for its new headquarters. Its current headquarters are in Wayne, Pennsylvania – an unincorporated Philadelphia suburb.“We did look at a number […]

KCMO advocates for gun control after mass shooting

By Tere SiqueiraKansas City, Missouri, officials are grappling with their limited power to address local gun violence following the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Union Station.As multiple media outlets reported, the shooting occurred during a parade-and-rally celebration to commemorate the Kansas City Chiefs’ latest Super Bowl title. The shooting – which left radio disc jockey […]

Editorial: The cost of surviving violent crime

United Way of Greater Kansas City and the Chiefs this month set up an emergency response fund to support survivors of the Feb. 14 mass shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl rally. So far, the KC Strong Fund has surpassed $1 million in donations, which will be disbursed to survivors. For some survivors who don’t […]

Descanse en paz, Clara Reyes

By Angie Baldelomar Dos Mundos founder leaves void, legacy in GKC area Dos Mundos founder Clara Reyes passed away Feb. 17 at age 86.Reyes was deemed a pillar by the Hispanic community and — by many people in the Greater Kansas City area in general. For more than 40 years, she dedicated her life to […]

Lisa Lopez-Galvan dies in Chiefs parade/rally shooting

By Angie Baldelomar Radio personality Lisa Lopez-Galvan died Feb. 14 during the parade and rally in Kansas City, Missouri, celebrating the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory over San Francisco.A mother of two adult children, Lopez-Galvan hosted “Taste of Tejano,” a KKFI-FM radio show that not only featured new Tejano music but also shared community news […]

Serna to present new exhibit at United Colors Gallery

By Angie Baldelomar Kansas City area artist Aquetzali “Kiki” Serna is gearing up to present “Fantasmas,” her new exhibit.Hosted at the United Colors Gallery in Kansas City, Kansas, “Fantasmas” will have a grand opening, scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 16).Serna describes her new work as an expansion of her previous work.“What the work behind […]

Top 10 spots: Places for romantic dining

Commentary by Tere Siqueira As Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) approaches, the air in the Kansas City area seems to be whispering romance.In this inaugural entry of this column, where we at Dos Mundos guide you through the area’s top spots, we encourage you to explore the area’s most romantic dining destinations. Whether this will be […]

Kansas City museum’s new soda fountain officially opens officially opens on Feb. 8

The Kansas City Museum’s soda fountain, Elixir, located Downstairs in Corinthain Hall, officially opens to the public on Thursday, February 8. The Museum is partnering with local restaurants and coffee shops to offer a menu of grab-and-go/ pre-packaged food items from The Spot Coffee Bakery & Café, The French Market & Café, Marcell Coffee, and […]