Civic Affairs
City Dwelling Growers Provide a Fresh Alternative to the Grocery Aisles
Don’t be fooled by appearances. The produce from urban farms might not look as perfect as it does at the local supermarket, but it can be as tasty as it is healthy.
United in Opposition: The Bipartisan Response to Data Centers
From Independence, Missouri, to Osawatomie, Kansas, data centers are angering residents and spurring bipartisan opposition.
Nick’s Picks | Map, Recall, Trial and More …
The Missouri Supreme Court takes up a question about a local congressional district, an Independence councilman fights to keep his seat, and a long-delayed murder trial is set to get underway.
25 Years Later, Still Trying to Make Sense of 9/11
Flatland columnist Bill Tammeus reflects on the “misguided, ugly and wildly destructive version of Islam” that drove the 9/11 hijackers.
Nick’s Picks | Call for Stadium Vote, Power Outages and More
Public Vote on Ballpark in Limbo Activist groups say they’ve collected enough valid signatures to put the issue before voters. But so far, the City Council hasn’t taken up the petition. The deadline to act is Aug. 31, making Thursday’s council meeting the last scheduled opportunity. Except that the mayor has canceled this week’s regular…
Nick’s Picks | Courts, Roads, Music and More …
New Royals Ballpark Heading to Council Vote It could be a pivotal week for the Royals’ proposed new home. The $3 billion Crown Center ballpark plan could get a final council vote Thursday, after the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee takes up the funding and rezoning package Tuesday. Critics, including Councilmember Jonathan Duncan, say…
Nick’s Picks | Data, Contracting, Salvy and More …
The Missouri and Kansas elections are finally here, a proposed 20-story data center gets an official review, the Royals crown a new home run king, and more …
Nick’s Picks | Sports, Shopping, Stamps and More …
Workers set about dismantling Kansas City’s World Cup Fan Fest site, Costco plows ahead with plans to reshape Midtown Store, stamp costs on the rise again and more …
Nick’s Picks | Fireworks, Heat, Dylan and More …
As America gets set to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the fireworks are not the only things that will be hot. Expect heat and humidity this week.
Nick’s Picks | World Cup, Data Centers, Juneteenth and More …
The World Cup finally comes to Kansas City, Jackson County considers data center moratorium, and more …