Kansas City Night Lights: Civic Council, Tech Speed & Artsy Sounds

Tonight we share just a few more nicer items that don't fit anywhere else on the blog.

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Jackson County Public Health Department moves into new Lee's Summit location

Jackson County Public Health Department has relocated to a new building in Lee's Summit and is undergoing a series of changes.

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce team up for 'The Match'

Mahomes and Kelce will face off against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson in the 12-hole event.

Civic Council selects 30 execs for Kansas City Tomorrow class - Kansas City Business Journal

A total of 30 business, nonprofit and public-sector professionals from the #KansasCity area have been selected to the 2023-24 Kansas City Tomorrow #leadership class, conducted by the Council of Greater Kansas City. #KansasCityTomorrow #KCT

Google Fiber Blog: When you really need speed

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Science and Engineering has been the first field test for 20 Gig Google Fiber internet speed. Michael Eichenseer, who oversees the UMKC AR/VR lab and has his own company, VRdojo, got to try it out at work and decided to upgrade to Google Fiber's 5 Gig at home.

Celebrate Our Country's Independence As Our Forefathers Did

June 24, 2023 Celebrate Independence Day the old-fashioned way at Missouri Town Living History Museum, Tuesday, July 4th from 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., located in Jackson County's Fleming Park near...

Lenexa's upcoming Independence Day events include 'Paw-triotic Pets' and outdoor family activities

Two dogs ready and dressed for the Paw-triotic Parade // courtesy Lenexa Public Market Lenexa hosts a series of three patriotic events for Independence Day featuring dressed-up pets, a family race, and an annual hometown parade. Lenexa Public Market hosts the Paw-triotic Pet Parade from 9-12 on July 1.

Overland Park sculpture to honor legacy of Jeff Hanson

Jeff Hanson's poppy paintings inspired the sculpture that will be on display at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

Vibrant performance from newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble - KC STUDIO

Rounding out the tail end of their successful 30th season, members of newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble performed "Musical Spectrum of Color," the first in a two part series at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

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