‘Most fortunate man': LINC's founder at 100

To find Bert Berkley, you push a doorbell set in a ceramic rainbow trout, and the man himself, on the verge of 100, stands at the threshold, beckoning visitors into the ambiance of the life he’s lived. The civic giant — named Mr. Kansas City in 1971 — and former longtime CEO and president of the still family-owned-and-run Tension Envelope has powered on, seemingly non-stop, while LINC’s Caring Communities mission grew and evolved beyond his early imaginings.

So begins our tribute to LINC's founder, Korean War survivor, business innovator, civic giant and master fisherman as he reaches a full century of life.

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'Together we are better': LINC and partners rally lawmakers for kids and communities

On the same day that the 2023 Kids COUNT data was released, LINC and other community partnerships from across the state rallied at the Capitol in Jefferson City, urging lawmakers to the work of improving the welfare of children, families and neighborhoods.

Genesis School petitions court to keep doors open

Genesis School’s fight to stay open is heading to court. The Kansas City public charter school filed a petition this week in Cole County Circuit Court after the Missouri state school board on Monday, without addressing admitted flaws in the process, upheld the state’s charter school commission’s decision earlier this year to revoke the school’s charter.

Calling all fathers (and father figures): Hickman Mills' men's summit aims to start a movement

The Men of Hickman Mills Summit — “The Future We Want” — was a first step in a district and community effort to raise and energize the role of fathers and father figures in support of children and neighborhoods.

Get help with past due water bills at KC amnesty event April 24

Many Kansas City residents can get relief of up to $1,250 on past due water bills during a special amnesty period. The KC Water Services Department will be open to provide the assistance at a special event Monday, April 24

LINC children find power and peace in yoga

Dreamy music rises in a classroom lit by slanting afternoon light. Children lie face-up on mats, limbs splayed. “The peace . . .” says their instructor, seated at the center, in a solemn chant. “The peace,” respond the children, their voices soft in echo. “Begins. . .” she says. “Begins,” they answer, like a heartbeat. “With.” “Me.”

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Save the date! LINC Caring Communities Day summer fair returns June 10

Get ready everybody. The 2nd Annual LINC Caring Communities Day coming June 10 promises more fun, more family resources, more games, prizes, music, dancing and lots of food. A thousand faces. A thousand smiles. Mark your calendar and Click here to take a look at last year's video, story and photo gallery.

Workshop to help families get internet, low-cost TV streaming

Need help finding low-cost access to TV entertainment and information? Or help getting affordable Internet? A free workshop will help households learn about inexpensive ways to get Internet and online streaming services — and get free Google Chromecast.

LINC loves chess: Check out results from girls tourney. Sign up for the boys and girls tourney May 13

The idea that chess is dominated by men is being left to history. LINC’s chess program — as LINC Executive Vice President Janet Miles-Bartee declared at the last girls tourney before the pandemic — is full of “girl power.” See the latest results and sign up for the boys and girls tournament May 13 at kclinc.org/chess.

April 4 Election Day: What you need to know

Get ready. School board races, city council seats and proposed taxes on legal marijuana await your consideration at the polls April 4.

Latest testing data show K-12 student performance dropped dramatically across Missouri

Before the pandemic, Missouri had only three provisionally accredited and three unaccredited districts. Now, more than 100 scored low enough to be classified as provisionally accredited, though their status will remain unchanged this year.

Wandering souls find Kansas City roots with help of Black History Project

This is the kind of experience Brandie Schmidt had in mind when she created the display of the KC Black History project and books for residents at Kansas City’s Linwood Gardens.

FOX4 TV features LINC chess teacher, hall of famer; sign up now for March tournament

Get ready for LINC’s next chess tournament March 11 by watching the FOX4 feature on LINC chess master and Missouri Hall of Famer Zeb Fortman II. See how to sign up.

Collier named sole finalist in search for next KCPS superintendent

After a unanimous selection, Jennifer Collier is now in negotiations with the school board to finalize her pending promotion from interim to permanent leader of Kansas City Public Schools.

Genesis School charter revoked; expects to appeal to state school board

By a 6-to-1 decision, the Missouri Charter Public School Commission voted to revoke Genesis School’s charter Feb. 15 — a decision that Genesis expects it will appeal to the state school board.

'So I can touch the stars': Watch the father-daughter dance at Hale Cook Elementary

Celebrate fathers and daughters at the King and I dance at LINC Caring Communities at Hale Cook Elementary.

Watch: LINC Super Bowl dance party at Whittier Elementary

LINC Caring Communities show we’re Super Bowl-ready.

To save lives: New suicide prevention guide aimed for schools, youth

A new resource guide is available to help the adults and youth in schools save lives — by talking about suicide, knowing the warnings of suicide, knowing where and how to seek comfort and hope. And knowing that help is always a three-digit phone call away — by simply dialing 9-8-8.

Medicaid eligibility checks coming; make sure your contact info is up to date

This spring, Missouri will resume verifying the eligibility of people who are receiving Medicaid, and the state wants to make sure everyone who is eligible gets renewed. Here’s what you need to do.

NKC Schools' superintendent succession plan set

Come the end of the 2023-2024 school year, North Kansas City Schools Superintendent Dan Clemens will retire, capping off what will then be eight years of leading the district. And now the school board has announced his successor: Current Assistant Superintendent - Organizational Development Rochel Daniels.