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Hispanic Collaborative draws around 100 high schoolers for KC BizFest

By Roberta PardoAround 100 Greater Kansas City area high schoolers participated in the latest KC BizFest, held Feb. 28-March 2 at Johnson County (Kansas) Community College in Overland Park.Organized by the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, plus more than 15 other sponsors, KC BizFest is […]

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 […]

Women’s History Month: Jessica Cabral

Recognized as pillar of faith, communityBy CharaFor Jessica Cabral Maldonado, being recognized by Dos Mundos in March in observance of Women’s History Month, is an honor to be shared.“I would like to thank Dos Mundos for this recognition, for giving women an important part of our community,” Cabral Maldonado said. “Thank you to all the […]

Women’s History Month: Rebeca Amezcua- Hogan

Dedicates life to helping others through work By Angie Baldelomar For Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan, one of the honorees by Dos Mundos for this year’s observance of Women’s History Month, advocating for those who need it has been a big part of her life.Since her time in college, Amezcua-Hogan has volunteered for many advocacy groups and been […]

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 […]

Top spots: Cozy coffee nooks

Commentary by Tere Siqueira In this latest edition of our column, where we at Dos Mundos guide you to the Kansas City area’s finest spots, we’re shining the spotlight on the area’s hidden coffee gems.Whether you want the perfect espresso, a cozy nook for your morning ritual or a vibrant spot for your coffee-fueled meetings, […]

Women’s History Month: Lisa Lopez-Galvan

Lopez-Galvan dedicated life to helping communityBy Angie BaldelomarThe late Lisa Lopez-Galvan spent most of her life helping the community she loved.A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Lopez-Galvan was mostly known for her work as DJ Lisa G — a radio disc jockey and one of the hosts of “A Taste of Tejano,” a KKFI-FM (90.1) […]

Women’s History Month: Clara Reyes

Reyes honored for life of achievements, supporting Latin communityBy CharaTo begin its annual commemoration of March as Women’s History Month, Dos Mundos is recognizing someone within the organization: founder Clara Reyes.Reyes, who died Feb. 17 at age 86, is remembered by many inside and outside of Dos Mundos as a fighter. She fought to achieve […]

WyCo launches microtransit, paratransit services

By Chara The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, Transportation Department has launched what it’s calling “an innovative microtransit and paratransit service.”The paratransit service offers a door-to-door option for people who face challenges using traditional transportation because of disabilities, the department stated in a recent press release. The microtransit option is an on-demand shuttle […]

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 […]