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rolling prairie land with colorful native plants and lush green. the sky is overcast and a storm can be seen in the distance.

Missouri Farmers Embrace Practices to Protect Waterways

By Cami Koons | June 20, 2023

Missouri farmers are implementing sustainable practices that protect waterways and improve the sustainability of their operations.

Art in the Loop Kicks Off 10th Year in Downtown

By Kevin Collison | June 20, 2023

The 2023 Art in the Loop program will kick-off Wednesday (June 21) at 5:30 p.m. with a special reception at the Kansas City Public Library Central Branch. The event will feature all of the 2023 visual and performance artists. Guests will be entertained with dance and music and the event is free and open to…

People, businesses and service organizations gather in a parking lot for Kansas City's World Refugee Day event.

World Refugee Day Draws Diverse Mix of People and Businesses

By Teagan King | June 19, 2023

Kansas City’s World Refugee Day event attracted a diverse mix of people, businesses and service providers to the Kansas City Public Library’s Northeast branch.

Liliane Lemani at work at her award-winning small sewing business.

Kansas City Celebrates World Refugee Day

By Teagan King | June 16, 2023

Kansas City’s third annual World Refugee Day celebration will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library’s Northeast branch.

A voter enters a polling location at the National World War I Museum and Memorial to submit a ballot.

Things to Watch During June 20 Election in Kansas City

By Josh Merchant, The Beacon | June 16, 2023

Kansas City has seen new political players, a worsening affordable housing crisis and escalating tensions with the state-controlled police department.