Happy Monday, Kansas City!
How was your weekend? Kickstart your week with new stories coming out of KC and stay informed with us as April elections come up.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- School board elections are on the ballot for April in KC, Raytown, and Hickman Mills
- This members-only cocktail bar offers an escape in KC nightlife
- The downfall of the Lanier Project in KCK
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who was the first Black woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
A. Diana Ross B. Tina Turner C. Aretha Franklin D. Etta James
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
Meet the Kansas City Public Schools Board Candidates for the April 2025 Election
Meet the seven candidates running for the Kansas City Public Schools board. They all have differing views on how well the district addresses sensitive topics such as race, gender, sexuality, politics and religion in the classroom, but all support the upcoming school bond issue.
Learn more about each candidate
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
These Raytown School Board Candidates Want Your Vote April 8
Raytown school board candidates have varied opinions on almost every topic covered: immigration enforcement, technology in schools, transgender students and bond issues. However, every candidate who responded agrees that teachers need a significant pay raise.
See who’s running for Raytown’s school board election
A MESSAGE FROM PLATFORM PROMOTIONS
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
Voter Guide: Candidates for the Hickman Mills School Board Election
Compared to those from other districts, candidates for the Hickman Mills school board are more likely to say that teachers are paid about the right amount. Ahead of the April 8 election, five candidates are vying for two spots on the board. Members serve three-year terms.
Get more background on these Hickman Mills candidates
CULTURE
A Members-Only Crossroads Cocktail Bar Offering an Escape From Nightclub Chaos
In Good Company is setting itself apart from nearby Power & Light hot spots. The goal: Good people. Good drinks. Good vibes.
Learn more about this night-life hidden gem
KCK NEWS
Lanier Project for Downtown KCK Dies a Quiet Death Plus More on Downtown KCK Development
The much anticipated development project proposed by developer Willie Lanier Jr. for downtown Kansas City, KS, has died a quiet death. Initially approved in 2020, the $25 million project would have replaced the closed Reardon Convention Center in downtown KCK
What happened to this development?
First Black Republican Woman Elected to Congress Has Died. Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants died Sunday. (The Voice)
Kansas, Missouri farmers avoid discussing climate change regardless of opinions, study finds. Researchers conducted interviews with more than 20 farmers in KS and MO to understand their communication about climate change. (KU News)
Trump says any country buying Venezuelan oil will face a 25% tariff. Trump claimed, without evidence, Venezuela has “purposefully and deceitfully” sent criminals to the US. (CNN)
Trivia Answer: C. Aretha Franklin. Often called the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Her powerful vocals and soulful style defined an era of music, and she left an indelible mark on the genre.
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