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The Unified Government Commission will hold a special session at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 15 in the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. The meeting will be an installation ceremony for Doug Bach, county administrator, immediately followed by a discussion on the Community Development Block Grants. Preceding the installation ceremony will be a reception in the lobby from 4:30 to 5 p.m. After the 7 p.m. commission meeting, a closed session is scheduled on litigation in the ninth floor conference room. The agenda for the 7 p.m. UG meeting in the Commission Chambers…

Kansas City, Kan., Public Library will hold its second annual Library in the Park, and outdoor festival full of free, family fun featuring live music, food, and activities on Sept. 17. This year, Library in the Park will feature Newbery Medal winning author Matt de la Peña. Library in the Park 2016 will take place at Big Eleven Lake, near 11th and State Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17 in Kansas City, Kan. Library in the Park is completely free and will include activities for all ages. The downtown festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with DashKCK, a…

Kansas City is competing in the Super Bowl on Sunday in Florida, but it’s not a good time for the traditional parties and gatherings, according to doctors at the University of Kansas Health System. Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director of infection prevention and control, said it’s going to be very important to wear masks, socially distance, stay home when sick, not meet in large groups and don’t go beyond your bubble. If people invite others from their workplace, and if someone at the party has the COVID-19 infection, it could rule out three to four people from the same workplace…

The Kansas City T-Bones held their annual Media Day Monday at Community America Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.  The T-Bones have a new manager and 22 new players this year. Reviewing the off-season changes, Chris Browne, Vice-President and General Manager of the club said the biggest change was hiring manager John Massarelli. “The ownership group and I sat down and wanted to find a coach with a history of winning, so we were excited to bring John on board.” Massarelli is also pleased to be managing the T-Bones. “Chris Browne found me in Ohio and I knew Kansas City was…

Did you change your clocks back from 3 a.m. to 2 a.m.? If not, it may be later than you think. Daylight Savings Time went into effect in the early morning hours. The Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department also reminds you to check the batteries in your wmoke alarm this weekend. With the change of daylight saving time beginning Sunday, March 9, the Heart of America Metro Fire Chiefs Council reminds you that when you change your clock, change the batteries in your smoke alarms.  According to the National Fire Protection Association, a working smoke alarm increases your family’s chances of a…

Northern Natural Gas Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, is seeking an Operations Manager with responsibility covering the Clifton, Kansas and Beatrice, Nebraska areas. The operations manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of assigned compressor and pipeline facilities. All qualified candidates must possess a valid driver’s license; bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or related field or equivalent work experience; at least six to ten years of related experience, including three years of supervisory/management responsibilities; and must possess a comprehensive understanding of methods, techniques and skills in the operations and maintenance of…

Gold medal winners from Kansas City Kansas Community College will go on in the SkillsUSA national competition. (KCKCC photo) by Kelly Rogge Students at the Kansas City Kansas Community College’s Technical Education Center have had a successful year and not just in the classroom. The school has 33 medalists in the SkillsUSA program with 12 of them going onto the national competition this summer. “I think we did great,” said Jake Carmack, major appliance technology/HVACR instructor at KCKCC-TEC as well as the SkillsUSA adviser. “We are really pleased with how well we did, especially with so many of our students…

What a way to start the season. After 13 innings and a 7-7 score, the Kansas City T-Bones and Lincoln Saltdogs season opener Thursday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark was suspended until Friday night. After giving up five runs in the sixth and seventh innings, the T-Bones answered with three runs in the eighth. And then, trailing 7-5, Danny Richar singled home David Espinosa before scoring on a fielder’s choice by Nick Giarraputo. The T-Bones threatened in the bottom of the 13th after Robby Kuzdale and Espinosa singled, and then advanced to second and third, respectively, on a one-out wild pitch…

To send in items for the Faith News, email information to news@wyandottepublishing.com. Grandview Christian Church, 8550 Parallel Parkway, is collecting canned goods for Help 3:17, a local food pantry. “Scripture Study, Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling,” a regular weekly series facilitated by pastoral minister, Heather Neds, is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. This weekly Bible study group is based on the upcoming scripture readings from the Common Lectionary. There will be time for reflection, sharing and journaling. Call 913-906-8990 to register. “Dreams and the Spiritual Journey,” with…

Rosedale Development Association will offer the fourth annual Bike-In Movie on Thursday, May 15 at the Boulevard Drive-In. Two wheels will replace four under the stars as bicyclists gather to watch the movie “Ride the Divide” as part of the Greater Kansas City Bike Week 2014. Bike week began to promote bicycling in the region and will include dozens of events throughout the metro area. The gates to the Bike-In will open at 7:30 p.m., and the show will start at sundown. Before the show, bicyclists of all ages and skill levels can participate in a community bike ride and…