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Deaconess Foundation invites applications from organizations in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois
The Deaconess Foundation aims to improve the health of the community and people of eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. The foundation invites applications for its Seeding the Future Grants, which support efforts that accelerate change in conditions and systems transformation through coalition and base building, grassroots advocacy, civic engagement, community organizing, and public policy development/change. Funding will be awarded to bolster organizational and civic infrastructure expansion, advance of public policies, and/or support efforts impacting systems transformation through an intergenerational approach for the improved health and wellness of people in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. The grant is designed to cultivate a partnership pipeline for the Movement Transformation Cohort.
Disease is 'taking over' Missouri apple orchards after years of climate pressure
On a sunny June morning at Hickory Ridge Orchard a few miles southeast of Mexico, Missouri, Brandt Schisler walked down a row of apple trees, picking fruits that had succumbed to a variety of diseases. He checked them to see how infected they were and threw them on the ground to help save the rest of the tree.
Welsh siblings prepare for fair week
Photo by Aubrey Weishaar – Anthony and Skit, Lexie and Lil’ T, Tommy and his rocket, and Emma and Meatball have worked for months for this moment, and the chance to show off all of their hard work at county fair week. With the Jefferson County 4-H Fair...
Defendant arrested in Jackson County for Grundy County Court no-show
A defendant who authorities said failed to appear in Grundy County Circuit Court nearly three years ago has been arrested in Jackson County. James Leon Baker, 63, of Versailles, was apprehended on a Grundy County warrant for failing to appear in court in August 2021. Baker is now scheduled for...
This year’s Best of Johnson County Medical, Dental & Health winners
When it comes to something as important as the health of you or your family, you want to turn to providers you can trust. Congrats to the winners of this year’s Best of Johnson County Medical, Dental & Health categories!. Best Birth Center: AdventHealth. AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Birth center,...
Army still targeting 2028 to finish cleanup at JoCo’s old Sunflower ammo plant site
Officials with the U.S. Army remain hopeful they can complete environmental cleanup at the old Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant site in De Soto by 2028. Whether that goal is met will be dependent, in large part, on whether federal funding continues to come through, Army officials said last Wednesday in a town hall in De Soto.
Teen driver dies after crash into Kansas City area building
KANSAS CITY—A teen driver died after an accident just before 5a.m. Saturday in Jackson County, Missouri. According to police, a Nissan Altima driven by 18-year-old Joshua Snowbarger was southbound on Noland Road, approaching 35th Street in Independence. The driver lost control of the car. It traveled off the road and struck a nearby business.
JCCC Updates: Work at JCCC and contribute to someone’s success story
Johnson County Community College (JCCC) opened its doors in 1969 with a mission to transform lives and strengthen communities through education. JCCC has impacted countless lives for more than 50 years, but we wouldn’t have been able to do it without our employees! JCCC prides itself on employing qualified professionals who are dedicated to the mission of the College.
Careless discard of smoking materials may have caused Kan. fire
JOHNSON COUNTY —Two adults and a child were displaced after a weekend fire possibly caused by carless discard of smoking materials. Just after 3a.m. Saturday, crews were called to a fire at 120th and Hayes Street in Overland Park, according to a media release. First responders found smoke and...
Drew Beam makes it official with Royals, signs professional contract
Former Tennessee pitcher Drew Beam has inked his first professional contract with the Kansas City Royals after being drafted in the third round. The post Drew Beam makes it official with Royals, signs professional contract appeared first on On3.
Current make trade with Seattle Reign for defender Alana Cook
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Current will have a two-time NWSL Defender of the Year finalist anchoring their back line when they begin training this week. On Monday, the Current announced they’d acquired Seattle Reign defender Alana Cook in exchange for $40,000 in allocation money and $75,000 in intra-league transfer funds. The Current will exchange an additional $25,000 in intra-league transfer funds if Cook meets certain incentive-based requirements, the club said.
Hy-Vee to host event for small-business owners in Kansas City in September
Hy-Vee Inc. announced that it will host the OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit in Kansas City in September. The event aims to provide small business owners with learning opportunities and resources from Hy-Vee and other local business leaders. The summit, which is free and open to the public, will be held Sept.12 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The event will include a live pitch competition for minority- and women-owned businesses, from which 15 finalists will be selected to compete for up to $50,000 in cash investments from Hy-Vee. Those interested in participating in the pitch competition can learn more and apply on the event page.
Salvation Army to host annual school supply distribution
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The AFL-CIO of St. Joseph announced on Monday, July 22, 2024, that the local St. Joseph Salvation Army is planning to host its annual school supply distribution event in August. According to the Salvation Army, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on...
KC man seriously injured in Camden County crash after chase with law enforcement
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kansas City man was charged after a chase with law enforcement early Monday resulted in him becoming seriously injured in a crash. Alex Dee, 29, was charged with resisting arrest and two misdemeanors: Driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. He has not yet appeared on the Camden County Jail online The post KC man seriously injured in Camden County crash after chase with law enforcement appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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