Kansas City is blessed with a lot of Native American heritage and many of our cities, streets and schools have Indian names. Obviously, not all Native American tribes were indigenous to this area (we probably never had some of them in the immediate vicinity), but the number of things named after all the tribes abounds. Think of Indian Creek and …
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Top Tax Tips for 2016
Haven’t filed your taxes yet? Well you are in luck. Here are some tax tips to save money and cut your taxes. Non-Business Energy Property Credit. You can cut your taxes and save on your energy bills with certain home improvements. The Non-Business Energy Property Credit is worth 10 percent of the cost of certain qualifying energy-saving items …
Fairfax District Has Surprising Local History
The Fairfax area of Kansas City, Kan. has an interesting history that is probably little known by even long-time residents of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Fairfax is not actually a separate municipality, even though most people recognize its uniqueness within the City of Kansas City, Kansas. Fairfax is formally known as the "Fairfax District" …
March Irish Madness
Looking for something fun and family friendly this St. Patrick’s Day? We have your guide to St. Patrick’s Day events and activities in the Kansas City area. Paradise Park: Kansas City’s Premier Family Destination located in Lee’s Summit has tons of leprechaun-approved fun and spring-themed adventures. Also don’t forget about the Ollie’s Egg Hunt …
The Revenant – Based on a True Story Along the Missouri
Most of us have heard about the movie, "The Revenant". It won Best Picture at the Golden Globes and Best Actor in a Drama for Leonardo DiCaprio's portrayal of Hugh Glass. The movie has drawn 12 nominations in total for the 2016 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Actor in a Leading Role, Actor in a Supporting Role and others. But did you …
Magruder Report: Impeaching the President
We all remember the discussion surrounding the potential Impeachment of President Bill Clinton that ultimately did not result in his removal from office. Unfortunately, some other de facto impeachments have occurred over the last several years in academic communities in the University of Missouri system. These occurrences were not part of a formal …
