LINC CFO/COO Robin Gierer to retire
After decades of service Robin Gierer, COO and CFO of the Local Investment Commission, has announced his retirement.
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Children's Mercy identifies food insecurity as a significant health need
Food insecurity is still a widespread issue in Kansas City. Margo Quiriconi, Director of Community Health Initiatives for Children’s Mercy Kansas City, spoke at the April 16, 2018 LINC Commission meeting. She discussed issues that have been identified by the community as priority and significant health needs in their latest guide The State of Children’s Health.
Area festival LitUp celebrates young authors and artists
The 2018 LitUp Festival will be held on May 12th at the North Independence Branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library in Independence, Missouri. It will be an all-day event that features nationally known authors and illustrators and includes panel discussions, writing and illustrating clinics, a writing contest, a poetry slam, music and food trucks!
The wellbeing of Missouri's Children is improving, depending on where they live
Missouri’s Family and Community Trust (FACT) has released the 2018 Missouri KIDS COUNT Data Book, intended to identify the needs of children and families throughout the state. The book is available at mokidscount.org.
Missouri KIDS COUNT uses outcome measures and contextual indicators to rank Missouri counties. Counties then use that information to find and address needs in their communities.
LINC Site Coordinators recognized by Missouri AfterSchool Network
LINC Site Coordinators Danielle Small and Matt Uppman were recognized as Staffers of the Month by the Missouri AfterSchool Network. The recognition will be given at the Afterschool Celebration Conference on March 2nd and 3rd at Tan-Tar-A Resort, Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.