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KCHBA Auctioning Off Children’s Playhouse for Good Cause

After being postponed due to Covid-19, the Parade of Playhouses has been rescheduled for July 17-19; proceeds to benefit Veterans Community Project. Read Article

McCownGordon Construction Adds Senior Executive

Travis Noble joins firm, further positioning the firm for continued growth Read Article

aSTEAM Village Launches Shoe Collection

Drive to raise money for Virtual After-School / STEM Program for Greater Kansas City underrepresented youth. Read Article

BioKansas Awarded Grant from Burroughs Wellcome Fund to Develop Novel Kansas-Based Training Program

BioKansas has received a grant from Burroughs Wellcome Fund to develop a bioscience industry immersion program for PhD students. The new program aims to broaden area students’ understanding of career options, expand their professional networks, provide awareness of area job opportunities, and preparation for career advancement. Read Article

Domestic Violence Agency Bringing Awarenss to Increased Violence During COVID-19 Pandemic, Launches “The Courageous Journey, Facing A Crisis Inside A Crisis” Campaign with $15,000 Grant

(Lee’s Summit, MO – June 17, 2020) – Hope House, a a domestic violence advocacy agency with a 35-year commitment to survivors and their families, announces the launch of “The Courageous Journey” awareness and fundraising campaign today. The campaign aims to shine a light on the rise in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for additional resources to help support those impacted by domestic violence. Read Article

Regional public health directors and hospitals urge use of face masks

Strong science emerging on effectiveness of masks Read Article

Wayside Waifs’ Events go Virtual

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – For 2020, Wayside's Fur Ball and Strutt With Your Mutt will be going virtual! While Wayside enjoys spending their special events with amazing animal-loving friends, the health and safety of their donors, volunteers, and staff are important to them.  Read Article

Member News: Re-opening of Firehouse KC

We are pleased to announce the reopening of The Fire House KC. In accordance with state and local government reopening guidelines, The Fire House KC is now open for in person tours and events for up to 150 guests. Read Article

Worlds of Fun to Open June 22, Initially to Season Passholders

Reservations required to help manage capacity, new hygiene protocols to be observed. Daily ticket reservations to begin in early July. Read Article

NAIA Announces Multiple Changes in Championship Formats

Format adjustments announced to improve championship experience for schools; student-athletes Read Article