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Kansas City Symphony to present preview of European Tour concerts in Kansas City on August 21 at the Kauffman Center

KC audiences will enjoy selections from the Symphony’s programs being performed in Berlin, Hamburg and Amsterdam in late August Read Article

Park University Appoints Molly Pierson as Dean of Students

Parkville, Mo.—July 25, 2024 — Molly Pierson has been appointed as the dean of students at Park University. Pierson began her duties on July 25. Read Article

Linda Hall Library Names Anne Dema as Chair of the Board of Trustees

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Linda Hall Library has welcomed its new Chair of the Board of Trustees, Anne Dema, PhD. In this leadership role, Dr. Dema will guide the board as the Library continues to develop its unique collection and present new educational opportunities to the scientifically curious community. Read Article

Candidates for Jackson County Prosecutor Face Off on Kansas City PBS Days Before August Primaries

Watch this roundtable debate on ‘Kansas City Week in Review’ on Friday, July 26. Read Article

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Health System’s Consistency and Longevity in Best Hospital Rankings and Ratings

(North Kansas City, Mo. July 17, 2024) - North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health achieved High Performing ratings for seven types of care in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2024-2025 rankings and ratings. This recognition rewards the health system’s performance in complex care in medical specialties and in common procedures and conditions.Many NKCH and MH programs and treatments have earned High Performing rankings for several consecutive years. Read Article

STEM Futures Showcase Connects Students with STEM Employers Across Kansas City

Registration is now open for Linda Hall Library’s outreach program that gives students a real-world look at professional STEM jobs. Read Article

The University of Kansas Hospital Named Best in Kansas City for 15 Consecutive Years

U.S. News & World Report announced its 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings today, and for the 15th consecutive year, The University of Kansas Hospital was named the Best Hospital in Kansas City. It is also the Best Hospital in Kansas for the 13th time. No other hospital has ever received these honors. Read Article

Local Media Organizations Unveil First-of-its-Kind Voter Guide for Kansas and Missouri Elections

Extensive Coverage for August Primaries Posts This Week Online Read Article

Crux adds key creative and digital leadership, nearly doubles office space to accommodate new wave of business

Marketing “un-agency” experiences 25% revenue increase, expands office to 13,500 square feet Read Article

Where to watch the Olympics in Kansas City – Bar Stilwell

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games are just weeks away and Loews Kansas City Hotel and Bar Stilwell are celebrating with a festive cocktail not to be missed. Read Article