KCPS creates online forum to gather ideas

The Kansas City Public Schools has launched a new online website to gather ideas from the community.

Video - NWCDC "Our Friends"

LINC has produced a video for our partners at Northwest Communities Development Cooperation about senior services in Independence. NWCDC will feature the video at their 2013 Gala on Thursday, April 4.

LINC receives national seat belt award

LINC Deputy Director Candace Cheatem has been recognized as a National Public Service Recipient for her leadership at LINC working closely with schools and child care providers on seat belt safety.

Missouri Medicaid expansion and mental health

The Missouri Dept. of Mental Health has developed information on the impact of expanding Missouri Medicaid to 138% of federal poverty level and mental health services

Educare trainings planned for spring

The LINC Educare initiative will offer two large-group training events for childcare providers this spring.

Chess expands in number, geography

The LINC Chess program continues to expand, both in number of students and geographically.

Bee winner will represent Jackson County at Scripps National Spelling Bee

Meah Wilburn is applauded by Spelling Bee volunteers after winning the Jackson County Championship Spelling Bee on Feb. 23.

LINC continues to encourage and support reading and family literacy

Over 400 people attended a family literacy event at Maplewood Caring Communities in North Kansas CIty.

KCPS releases draft of board report

The Board of Directors of the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) has posted a draft report on the observations and insights gathered at a series of January public meetings on the district’s vision for teaching and learning.

Black History educational posters feature African-Americans and the Civil War

LINC is again pleased to produce and share its annual Black History educational poster set and booklets along with its partners the Kansas City Public Library and the Black Archives of Mid-America.

LINC Chess Girls Tournament hosts 40 despite winter weather

LINC Chess hosted 40 girls for its second annual all-girls tournament.

Judge rules in favor of Health Care Foundation

A Jackson County circuit court judge recently issued $162 million judgment in favor of the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City (HCF).

Medicaid options for Missouri discussed

Pending Medicaid options for Missouri and all states were discussed at the November LINC Commission meeting by interim Missouri Dept. of Social Services Director Brian Kinkade.

LINC provides new opportunities for KCPS high school students

Some high school students in the KCPS will now have the opportunity to provide tutoring and mentoring to younger students in LINC Caring Communities.

Kansas City mayor forms non-profit to promote reading

The mayor announced founding board members for a Turn the Page non-profit board. LINC founder Bert Berkley is one of the eight board members.