Kansas City Community: Graduation Daze & Local Service

About the top photo . . . The so-called "paper clip" was Kansas City's official logo/seal after a series of design efforts in the 1960s. The Mayor & Council made it official in 1970 and it reigned until a silly "city of fountains" logo in 1992. For old heads and locals with a sense of nostalgia, this symbol defines KCMO. 

And all of this leads us to sharing our Sunday collection of nicer news stories that feature a lot of good people doing great things for our metro community . . . 

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Arts News: UMKC professor practices music therapy for preemies - KC STUDIO

The UMKC Conservatory recently was awarded a $1.9 million grant to study the effects of sound in the operating room and how conditions can be improved for better outcomes.

Kansas City charter school won't have to close after gaining new sponsor

After being in limbo for five months, and after losing its former sponsor, Genesis School gained a sponsor in Saint Louis University until 2030.

Missouri National Guard to help remove debris in St. Louis tornado aftermath

Beginning Wednesday, the military force will assist in impacted city neighborhoods to sort through debris and take it to landfills.

He was a prodigy who fell into addiction. Now KC musician lives for redemption

Brody Buster, who lit up the "Tonight Show" stage when he was 10, shares his struggle with drugs and his redemption with his latest blues-inspired album.

How Sporting KC honored late Gadi Kinda before emotional, whirlwind MLS match

Sporting KC honored Gadi Kinda with tributes before a thrilling 3-3 MLS draw vs New England, which was marked by an emotional second-half comeback. See videos.

Platte County approves playground construction at Michael Gunn Park

Michael Gunn Park in Platte County may look quiet now, but big changes are on the way. Construction is set to begin later this summer.

Kansas City charter school's track team competing for state despite having no track

Ewing Marion Kauffman School doesn't have a track for student athletes to practice on. Instead, they're using a school hallway.

'You can do anything': Community group pays for 15 kids from inner city to attend Isiah Pacheco football camp

It's not every day kids get to meet someone like Chiefs player Isiah Pacheco. The running back has done 11 youth football camps in his New Jersey hometown, but today was a first for many kids in KCMO.

Metro family embraces life with baby battling rare, fatal genetic disorder

The heartbreaking yet inspiring story of a 5-month old girl battling an extraordinarily rare genetic condition.

'I'm really excited': Indian Trail Middle School's Adele Gibbens headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee

After four years of hard work with her grandfather, 14-year-old Adele Gibbens, a student at Indian Trail Middle School in Olathe, qualified for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

'A little surreal' Local mom and two kids graduate at the same time

A Kansas City mom earned her diploma at the same time as both of her children.

Wyandotte High School announces new principal to take over in July

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) said Dr. Brian Guliford will be the new principal of Wyandotte High School, beginning on July 7.

JCCC scholarship supports families of first responders lost in the line of duty

JCCC starts a scholarship offering free tuition to children of Johnson County first responders who die in the line of duty.

Graduate featured on FOX4 16 years ago after cochlear implant surgery says thank you

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Smith-Cotton graduate in Sedalia, Missouri walks across the stage after a cochlear implant surgery changed her life more than 15 years ago. It's a story FOX4 first ...

Chosen to Serve - The Catholic Key

Serra International Convention 2025 By Allison Vrooman The Serra International Convention is coming to Kansas City on June 26-29, 2025. Hosted at Kansas City Marriott Downtown, the event is focused on spiritual growth and strengthening efforts of fostering and promoting vocations. The theme of the convention is Chosen to Serve.

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