Community rallies around summer reading
Community and schools came together Tuesday, May 20 when local library staff and Park University students participate in a book distribution to area schools to support summer reading.
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Three Trails students receive books
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 distributes 27,000 free books
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 prepares 27,000 books for students
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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LINC Commission to meet on May 19
The LINC Commission will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 19, 4-6 p.m., at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Rd.
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Volunteers needed for Turn The Page KC
Want to volunteer with a great organization and help Kansas City kids with reading? Our partners at Turn the Page KC are in the beginning stages of recruitment for the 2014-15 team of Americorps VISTAs.
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Born Learning Trail focuses on early education
Get active, have fun, and boost language and literacy skills. Those are the goals of the new Born Learning Trail at Woodland Early Learning Community School.
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Heart Gallery of Missouri at Crown Center
During National Foster Care Month in May, Heart Gallery of Missouri will have a display available for public view at Crown Center from Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 18.
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Injury Prevention Fair to provide free safety resources to public
Area residents are invited to a free Injury Prevention Fair sponsored by Truman Medical Center. Learn how to protect a yourself and your loved ones at the free event from 10 am-2pm.
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Second Cinco de Mayo celebration grows with 1,000 attendees
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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Results: LINC Chess End of Year tournament at Hickman Mills Jr. High School
Results: LINC Chess End of Year tournament at Hickman Mills Jr. High School Sat., May 3. K-12 students from schools in North Kansas City, KCPS, Grandview, Hickman Mills, Independence,Fort Osage and beyond competed in the tournament this Saturday.
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Download: Booklet visualizes growing Hispanic population in Independence
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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Hickman Mills STEM efforts highlighted by KCPT
A recent KCPT Local Show segment highlighted the efforts of the Hickman Mills School District and their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs. Students from Burke Elementary were tasked with building a stable structure with noodles and marshmallows.
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Free CLEATS soccer clinic this Saturday
CLEATS in partnership with LINC is offering a free soccer clinic for boys and girls ages 6-12 this Saturday, May 3, from 9am - Noon at Ivanhoe Park, 43rd & Wabash, Kansas City, MO.
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Heart Gallery of Missouri to feature display during National Foster Care Month
To bring awareness to the 70 children and youth in Jackson County care during National Foster Care Month, Heart Gallery of Missouri will feature a display at Crown Center May 2-May 18.
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Free food, family fun and more at upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration
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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KCPT airs special shows on Kansas City Public Schools
KCPT-TV‘s Nick Haines and a panel of experts talk about the future of Kansas City Public Schools in Make or Break: Decision Time for KCMO Schools.
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LINC honors Mayor Don Reimal
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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Students show high LINC Chess tournament participation throughout school year
A high attendance of students have participated in LINC Chess tournaments this school year. View the slideshow to learn more.
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