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Push is Underway in Kansas City to Make the 2020 Census Count

The mantra of the U.S. Census Bureau could very well be: For every vote to count, every person must be counted. That’s because the bureau carries out the constitutionally mandated population count that drives congressional representation. It’s what the census bureau calls the founders’ “bold and ambitious plan to empower the people over their new…

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Pondering Tom Pendergast’s Complicated Legacy

Boss Tom Pendergast long ago earned a place on any list of the most influential people in Kansas City history. His legacy, though, is rather mixed.

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“American Graduate: Getting To Work” With CoderDojo KC Junior Mentors

CoderDojo KC not only teaches local kids how to code, but also how to mentor and encourage one another to share their stories. “CoderDojo is a safe place for kids to learn how to code,’’ explains Founding Mentor Jacob Schwartz. “It’s a place where you can come and feel like you’re amongst your own people.”…

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Kansas City Square Dance Clubs Still Kicking Up Heels

Kansas City Square Dance Clubs Still Kicking Up Heels

The Schemmers and their 23 companions meet the third Friday in September through May. The Harmony Dancers and the 15 other square dance clubs in the Kansas City metro carry on a long tradition that continues today.

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September’s curiousKC Voting Round Focuses On KC’s Urban Planning

Announcing curiousKC’s September voting round, which is on urban planning in the Kansas City metro.

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