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" …
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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 …
Kansas City Law Firm Reviews What to Do if You’ve Been Hacked
For the past several years, it seems like every other week there is a story in the news about a company getting hacked and that client information has been stolen. The theft of intellectual property, credit card information and confidential client information is becoming more commonplace and the hackers are more sophisticated and are better funded. …
Kansas City Law Firm Shares Rich History of Hyde Park Neighborhood
By: Bob Beachy When I drew the assignment to write a piece in our Kansas City Neighborhood Series on Hyde Park, I went into the process without much detailed knowledge of an area which I have driven through for many years. Shortly, it became apparent that this area is extremely rich in history. More importantly, I realized that a lot of that rich …