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1. 'The Old Guy with the Bikes' Wins Hearts in Martin City 'The Old Guy with the Bikes' Wins Hearts in Martin City March 9, 2013 Article announces that Ralph Martin will be the first recipient of the Martin City Community Humanitarian Award. A biography of Martin is provided. His experiences serving in the Pacific Theater of World...
2. 200 Years Ago Today: Disaster 200 Years Ago Today: Disaster February 7, 2012 Article about the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811 and 1812, the last of three great quakes occurring on February 7, 1812, and the likely occurence of another. "The Geological Survey says there is broad...
3. 40 Years, Mostly of Miracles 40 Years, Mostly of Miracles September 10, 2011 In-depth article about Operation Breakthrough and the two women, Sister Berta Sailer and Sister Corita Bussanmas, that began the child care center in 1971 to provide child care to the poor. The Catholic...
4. A Merger for Hickman, Ruskin? A Merger for Hickman, Ruskin? January 21, 2010 "Hard economic times are forcing the Hickman Mills School District to eliminate a high school." Feelings run high for each high school, Hickman Mills and Ruskin, and the decision will not be easy.
5. Always a Helping Hand Always a Helping Hand December 31, 2010 Article describes minister and activist Sam Mann, who served 40 years as the preacher for St. Mark Union church, “a black church on Kansas City’s East Side.” Mann retired from the St. Mark Children...
6. Bidding here Takes Horse Sense Bidding here Takes Horse Sense April 20, 2013 Article describes an annual gathering of Amish and Mennonite traders in Rich Hill, Missouri. The author states that these representatives arrive each year from both regional and national religious communities...
7. Country Club in a Legal Battle Country Club in a Legal Battle December 6, 2011 Hillcrest Country Club, founded in 1916, has been "for nearly a century the home for Kansas Citians who felt out of place at the ritzier country clubs." Currently, "the old Hillcrest is dead, done in by...
8. Cue From the Past Cue From the Past March 23, 2008 Profile of Don Brink, a champion billiards player and owner of the Raytown Recreation pool hall in Raytown, Missouri. Brink discusses the intracies of billiards and reminisces about the "glory days" of...
9. Dunmire Dream Now More Like Nightmare Dunmire Dream Now More Like Nightmare August 30, 2009 Article tells the story of Del Dunmire, a "bank robber turned millionaire," who bought more than 80 percent of Harrisonville's historic town square with the intent of renovating the buildings and creating...
10. Ebenezer The Donkey Stars on a Calendar Ebenezer The Donkey Stars on a Calendar November 14, 2011 Short article about Grandview's iconic "lovable old donkey Ebenezer," and the calendar featuring him to help raise money for feed and vet bills.
11. Fifty Years Later, Tale of Train Keeps Rolling Fifty Years Later, Tale of Train Keeps Rolling January 20, 2013 Article relates the story of how Larry Miller managed to steal a diesel locomotive from a rail yard in the Argentine area of Kansas City, Kansas, in 1963. Miller describes the events that led to the act,...
12. Grandview, Missouri Grandview, Missouri File contains information on Grandview, Missouri including an article from The Kansas City Star, December 14, 2008, B1:1 - "Grandview Balks at Magazine's Claim" by Donald Bradley. (Forbes Magazine labeled...
13. Historic Club Seeks New Home Historic Club Seeks New Home June 26, 2010 Article about Rockhill Tennis Club's departure from 4520 Kenwood Avenue also tells about the history of the Club and building. At its previous location, 48th and Oak, the Club was host to the 1928 Davis...
14. In His Father's Footsteps In His Father's Footsteps January 23, 2008 Wallace S. Hartsfield II is taking over the pulpit from his father, Wallace S. Harsfield who is retiring as minister of the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church located at 2310 E. Linwood Boulevard in...
15. KC South Patrol Getting New Station KC South Patrol Getting New Station April 22, 2009 The police department will have a new south patrol station just south of Bannister Road between Interstate-435 and US 71. It will house the traffic division and perhaps a canine unit. "The city paid $2.26...
16. Loretto's Legacy Saluted at Reunion Loretto's Legacy Saluted at Reunion March 29, 2012 Article includes some historic information about the Sisters of Loretto that came to the area in 1852 and the school they established in Kansas City.
17. New Face for KC's Biggest Fountain New Face for KC's Biggest Fountain Short article about the $3.1 million restoration of the courtyard fountain at Unity Village, considered by them to be the largest fountain in the Kansas City area. It is 330 feet long and 33 feet wide...
18. Out of the Rough, a Jewel Regains its Shine Out of the Rough, a Jewel Regains its Shine January 12, 2013 Article summarizes some of the past troubles and current state of the Hillcrest Country Club. David Francis, the club's current owner, discusses previous missteps in the club's management and operations...
19. Party Time in KC It's a Big Deal for Scalpers, Too Party Time in KC It's a Big Deal for Scalpers, Too March 15, 2013 Article describes the experiences of individuals working as ticket scalpers during the 2013 Big 12 basketball tournament. Several scalpers are interviewed and describe their methods for cheaply acquiring...
20. Pole Restored to Its Old Glory Pole Restored to Its Old Glory July 20, 2011 Article about the history of the Loose Flagpole located in Swope Park. Jacob Loose gave the pole to the city and it was dedicated on July 5, 1915. The tall fixture that stands 200-feet high was refurbished...