Got a voting plan? Deadline to request mail-in, absentee ballots is Oct. 21

Get a voting plan. That’s everyone’s call to action ahead of the Nov. 3 election.nAnd even though Covid-19 and an anticipated heavy turnout are complicating things, many people and resources are committed to help voters keep it simple — and get it done.

Eviction filings on the rise again in Jackson County despite national moratorium

More than 1,700 evictions were filed in Jackson County since May 31, including more than 60 since a CDC moratorium on evictions was initiated Sept. 4, says data collected by the KC Eviction Project and KC Tenants.

'Hit the Woah!' LINC grooves in Covid's surreal world as more schools open

Finding new ways to enjoy and comfort each other can mean dancing to “Hit the Woah!” instead of hugs as LINC staff and children reunite in-person in re-opening schools.

Last call: Final days for high schools to register 18-year-olds to vote Nov. 3

With so many high school students learning at home online, schools have to get creative in getting newest voters enrolled. Online registration offers opportunities, and now is the time, because Oct. 7 — Wednesday — is the last day to get on the rolls.

Health Forward's 15th anniversary: 'What is it we will do while the hungry child awaits?'

Accompanied by area artists and poets, Health Forward Foundation commemorated its 15th anniversary colored in beauty and pain while committing to fight against the racial inequities that shadow the health and prosperity of many Kansas Citians.

Stadium voter registration, food distribution draws wide attention

Take a look at coverage of the event that included video stories by The Kansas City Star, KSHB-41 and FOX 4, plus a photo montage by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City at its best — sharing strength in food, voting power with Chiefs, Royals

Here, outside the Chiefs and Royals stadiums, was Kansas City at its best — though not playing sports this time. This was a city registering voters, raising its civic voice and sharing thousands of pounds of food to help each other in a strange, challenging time.

All thumbs up! Girls On The Run goes virtual

“We’re getting to know each other,” Coach Shayla said. “We’re empowering each other, encouraging each other. That’s what Girls on the Run is all about — helping you be your better you, the best you can be.”

Virtual job fairs coming to help Missouri 'Return Strong'

Looking to skill up? A series of virtual job fairs in Missouri want to help the state and its work force rebound from the pandemic, beginning with a job fair for health care workers Sept. 29.

Rosemary Lowe remembered as the 'strong, proud voice of a movement'

Rosemary Smith Lowe broke color barriers in a segregated city, forged Black political power, raised up neighborhoods and, even in her 70s, could stand as a fulcrum of peace between police and angry youths. LINC remembers one of our founding commissioners.

'Learning Together Every Day' campaign rallies support, encouragement for critical school attendance

The work to help all children “cannot be the schools’ responsibility, alone,” write leaders in the campaign by the United Way of Greater Kansas City, SchoolSmartKC and Turn the Page Kansas CIty. “It requires the collaboration of our whole community.”

Relief needed: Unpaid rents amassing pain on tenants, landlords, communities

Without more financial relief, warn advocates for both tenants and landlords, evictions, foreclosures and bankruptcies will come falling down as from a burst dam when the current, inadequate pandemic protections give way.

Know someone who needs to register? KC Library branches will be open for National Voter Registration Day

Registered and Ready to Vote? Join the Library for National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 22. Drop by any library branch in person and register to vote. Library staff will deliver registrations to the appropriate election board.

Neighborhood schooling: LINC carries aid to families during pandemic

The path to this moment — when tears slipped from a grandmother’s eyes — had wound its way door by door through neighborhoods that are hurting. Like many of LINC’s Caring Communities site coordinators, Danisha Clarkson was out in the field helping her partner school reach families of children who were unaccounted for or needed help in the new school year . . .

KCPS Parent University to help ease online learning transitions

The new online school year continues to pose a challenge for families as everyone is trying to master technology and online platforms that are critical to their child’s success in school. The Kansas City Public Schools will be using its Parent University to help families succeed.

Voting help abounds for challenging election

Do you need help sorting out this pandemic-twisted, politically fraught election season? Actual voting can begin as soon as Tuesday for the Nov. 3 election and a wave of organizations and volunteers are rolling in to help people find their best path to casting their ballot.

Are you 'connected'? Estas 'conectada'? KC phone text survey wants to know

As part of the city’s ambition to get everyone everywhere access to the Internet, Kansas City wants to know who is — and isn’t — adequately connected. A phone text survey, in English or Spanish, will help the city direct efforts where it is needed most.

Pandemic strain on early child care weighs over families; spurs call for help

An early childcare industry that has long operated on thin financial margins is struggling to survive the pandemic. Early childhood educators warrant hazard pay and working parents are increasingly caught in a bind. And with important state aid expired, the situation is only worsening.

Virtual support groups want to help early childcare providers

The Educare training network is opening free virtual support groups for all early childcare providers in the Kansas City region. The Idea Exchange features a series of Zoom events this fall. Preregister for these free events.

Strange new year: This is what it takes to get all families learning, thriving

With Labor Day behind them, the rest of the area’s school districts leapt into a most daunting school year this week. LINC was there to help as parents, teachers and their collective school community navigated the anxious first steps of remote learning.