Trailwoods Elementary students in the Independence School District received a personal book as a way to promote summer reading.
The books were provided by LINC with support from First Book - a national non-profit committed to sharing books.
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LINC distributed 27,000 books, one for every elementary student in the Center, Fort Osage, Grandview, Hickman Mills, Independence, and Kansas City school districts, along with select North Kansas City schools and two charter schools.
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LINC and Turn the Page KC staff along with Americorps Vista volunteers are working hard to prepare and process over 27,000 books for distribution to students around Kansas City.
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The citizens of Independence held its second Cinco de Mayo celebration Sunday, May 4 at Hill Park Pavilion. Multiple Central and Latin American countries were represented through food, arts and crafts, and performances.
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The city of Independence has an increased number of Hispanic residents over the last decade. In support of the Hispanic community, this booklet contains bilingual information from the Hispanic Advisory Council, LINC, and maps of population growth in the area.
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Free food, live entertainment, and family fun at upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration. The second annual event will host 20 local organizations, 14 musical performances, and feature a community address from Mayor Eileen Weir.
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At the April 21 LINC Commission Meeting, former LINC Site Coordinator Bill Rogers introduced Mayor of Independence Missouri Don Reimal. Monday was Reimal's final day in office after two terms as Mayor.
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Mt. Washington School has recently been renovated as senior housing in western Independence. The community is active with cookouts and family activities while engaging residents in the area.
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KCMO area residents are invited to connect with local organization in Independence on Sat., June 21 to receive information on utility services, senior services, housing and more.
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LINC recently produced a video for the NorthWest Communities Development Corporation to highlight their efforts throughout the past year.
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Students can enjoy learning and growing this summer with fun activities that fit their family's schedule with LINC Before & After program in the summer and all day Summer camps.
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Independence residents get active this year with newly-formed Zumba classes held at Mt. Washington United Methodist Church.
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Calvin Wainright is the District Classified Employee of the Year for his works in the Independence School District.
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The March 2014 LINC Commission meeting will be held on Monday, March 17, 4-6 p.m., at the Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110.
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Local students from a total of 25 schools participated in the LINC Chess Girls Tournament this year at Holliday Montessori in the Kansas City Public Schools.
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LINC students participate in the 2014 Jackson County Spelling Bee with championship and division bees to be held in February.
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Fairmount and Sugar Creek Caring Communities bring families together during the holidays with Operation Give-A-Bear.
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We again are happy to share this year’s version of LINC in Photos – a montage of images which visually share our impact and presence in the community. This has been an exceptional year. We remain excited and committed to the work and the opportunities we have to serve the community. We wish you all the best for the holidays and the year ahead. Happy holidays!
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Mt. Washington Neighbors partner with community representatives to hold a neighborhood Christmas party.
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Mallinson Elementary School was filled with dancing, food, music, and student performances on Tuesday, Dec. 10, as Celebración de la Navidad brought together Hispanic families across Independence to celebrate Christmas.
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