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The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Kansas City, Kan., Support and Education Group, will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 10 at Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. The speaker will be Gerald Ulrich, on the topic, “What About NAMI Keeps Me Involved.” The group is for consumers and families, bringing together people who have questions about mental illness.

The Fairfax Industrial Association will meet at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 13, for lunch at the KCKCC Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program topic will be on the KCKCC TEC, “Highlighting Technical and Manufacturing Educational Programs and Opportunities.” The welcome will be from Michael Vitale, vice president of academic affairs; presentation from Patrick McCartney, executive director of Endowment Association; and a tour will be given of the TEC. Kohl’s Department Stores is sponsoring a Kohl’s Care Scholarship program this year. The scholarships recognize youth who have made a positive difference volunteering in their communities. Nominations…

Kohl’s Department Stores is sponsoring a Kohl’s Care Scholarship program this year. The scholarships recognize youth who have made a positive difference volunteering in their communities. Nominations for youth ages 6 to 18 will be accepted until March 14 at kohskids.com. Parents, teachers, neighbors or friends may nominate outstanding students who help others. Two from each store will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card. Nearly 200 will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward higher education. Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for high education. Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on behalf…

The Fairfax Industrial Association will meet at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 13, for lunch at the KCKCC Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program topic will be on the KCKCC TEC, “Highlighting Technical and Manufacturing Educational Programs and Opportunities.” The welcome will be from Michael Vitale, vice president of academic affairs; presentation from Patrick McCartney, executive director of Endowment Association; and a tour will be given of the TEC. Kohl’s Department Stores is sponsoring a Kohl’s Care Scholarship program this year. The scholarships recognize youth who have made a positive difference volunteering in their communities. Nominations…

Kohl’s Department Stores is sponsoring a Kohl’s Care Scholarship program this year. The scholarships recognize youth who have made a positive difference volunteering in their communities. Nominations for youth ages 6 to 18 will be accepted until March 14 at kohskids.com. Parents, teachers, neighbors or friends may nominate outstanding students who help others. Two from each store will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card. Nearly 200 will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward higher education. Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for high education. Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on behalf…

Mike Stone, Spangler Graphics, center, was awarded the Ambassador of the Year at the Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber’s annual meeting on March 7. He is with Todd LaSala, right, Partner at Stinson Leonard Street and KCK Chamber Board chairman; and Pat Warren, left, president of Kansas Speedway and KCK Chamber Board Member. Kansas Speedway was the 2014 annual meeting presenting sponsor. (Photo from Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber of Commerce) by Mary Rupert Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway revenues improved in February, according to the Kansas Lottery. Hollywood Casino revenues were $10.9 million in February, compared to January’s $10.5…

Mike Stone, Spangler Graphics, center, was awarded the Ambassador of the Year at the Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber’s annual meeting on March 7. He is with Todd LaSala, right, Partner at Stinson Leonard Street and KCK Chamber Board chairman; and Pat Warren, left, president of Kansas Speedway and KCK Chamber Board Member. Kansas Speedway was the 2014 annual meeting presenting sponsor. (Photo from Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber of Commerce) by Mary Rupert Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway revenues improved in February, according to the Kansas Lottery. Hollywood Casino revenues were $10.9 million in February, compared to January’s $10.5…

Cook and Cline Design, a new design and furnishings business, recently opened at 416 N. 5th St. on Strawberry Hill in Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by William Crum) by William Crum There’s a new kid on the block on Strawberry Hill.  Cook and Cline Design has opened at 416 N. 5th St. in Kansas City, Kan. The new design and furnishings business provides carpeting, flooring, countertops and molding for home remodeling and new homes. “We have a lot to offer here, plus expert advice. The reason why we decided to come to the Strawberry Hill area is because of the…

A tax preparer in Kansas City, Kan., was indicted today by a federal grand jury on charges of preparing false tax returns, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said. Ahferom Goitom, 34, Kansas City, Kan., is charged with fourteen counts of preparing false tax returns. The indictment alleges that Goitom was a professional tax return preparer who worked in Kansas City, Kan., and was the manager of a franchise business that prepares tax returns. He used commercial tax preparation software at the business to file returns electronically with the Internal Revenue Service. He prepared at least 34 Form 1040s containing false and…

Bonner Springs authorities are seeking a suspect in a burglary on March 15 at Advance America, 608 Tulip. More than $1,300 was taken. According to authorities: A clerk was on duty when the suspect entered the business and inquired about a title loan. The clerk was assisting another customer and was told the business does not do title loans, and the suspect left. The suspect returned around 2:50 p.m. and inquired about a payday loan. No one else was in the business except the clerk. The clerk told him due to verification requirements the loan would not be available until…