Cinco De Mayo - Photos & Video

We would to thank the community for coming out to the Cinco De Mayo Celebration at McCoy Park in Independence. Over 500 people attended the free event.

Food pantries serves thousands in Fort Osage

A partnership with Harvesters Mobile Food Pantry, local churches, and Cler-Mont LINC Caring Communities has fed thousands of community members in Independence.

LINC Chess Year-End Tournament hosts 168 - Photos

Nearly 170 students participated in the annual Year-End Chess Tournament on Sat., May 4, at Hickman Mills Jr. High School.

Marty Blank speaks on community leadership

On April 30, Marty Blank, President of the Institute for Educational Leadership and Director of the Coalition for Community Schools, spoke with a group of nearly 100 LINC staff members about the role of community leaders and cross-boundary leadership.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Run, walk or volunteer for the 4th Annual Restoration Run

Organizers in south Kansas City hope to see 100 or more runners at the 4th Annual Restoration Run/Walk 5k at Marion Park on May 18th. Volunteers are also needed.

Schools excel in behavior support implementation

Pathway Academy and Genesis Promise Academy won the Bronze Award from DESE for implementing school-wide behavioral support.

LINC hosts emerging leaders from Central Asia

LINC hosted five international visitors from Central Asia who are on an extensive U.S. study tour. The international group - selected as Rumsfeld Fellows - discussed civil society, community development and citizen engagement with LINC leaders Bert Berkley and Landon Rowland.

Independence to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Independence will hold a community Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday, May 5th from 1-4 pm at McCoy Park. Those who attend will be able to enjoy fun family activities, free food, and live entertainment.

Fried publishes bullying journal article

LINC Commissioner SuEllen Fried recently wrote an article on bullying published in The Journal of Applied Research on Children. The article is based on research and discussions Fried has had with over 50,000 students over 20 years.

Donate today to supply books to KC students

A virtual book drive in Kansas City aims to put a book in the hands of every Kansas City Public Schools student before the school year ends. Donate today!

LINC Commission meets April 15

The LINC Commission meets Monday, April 15th at the Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Mo. from 4-6 pm. The public is invited.

Kids Count data shows the impact of the recession

The impact of the recession continues to affect Missouri’s children according to a new report released by Partnership for Children, the University of Missouri’s Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis (OSEDA) and Children’s Trust Fund.

Video - Healthcare Event at Belvidere

On Saturday, April 6, Belvidere Elementary in the Grandview school district held a free health care event.

LINC Chess hosts 181 at North Kansas City tournament

LINC Chess hosted 181 students at its first North Kansas City tournament on April 6, 2013.

Boone selected for national urban education award

Boone Elementary in the Center School District is selected for a national urban education award and featured in a front-page Kansas City Star story.

Mayor James reads to Chouteau students

Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Sly James read to students at Chouteau Elementary in the North Kansas City School District.

WikiKC - Sharing who we are and what we can do

Check out WikiKC is a collaborative, community-driven effort to share the local knowledge about Kansas City.

Our Kids. Our Schools. Our Community.

A community meeting has been planned to encourage the community to share ideas to improve education for Kansas City's children.

USDA undersecretary visits Elm Grove

Elm Grove Caring Communities in the Fort Osage School District was host to Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services for the US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA).