NKC Principal Receives Award
Dr. Dan Clemens, principal at Eastgate Middle School in North Kansas City, has been named middle school principal of the year by the Greater Kansas City Missouri Principals Association.
Dr. Larry Ewing wins top school superintendent honor
Fort Osage School Superintendent Dr. Larry Ewing received the state's top honor given by Missouri school superintedents.
Foreclosure in the Kansas City area
The LINC Commission heard presentations on the extent and impact of foreclosures in the Kansas City area and considering what it and the community can do to address the impact on families and neighborhoods.
LINC Founder authors book on making connections
LINC Founder Bert Berkley is co-author of a book, Giving Back: Connecting You, Business and Community, now available.
Independence mental health effort will expand
More students than ever will be able to access mental health services in the Independence School District (ISD) later this year.LINC volunteer receives Independence Martin Luther King award
Nina Falls, a longtime LINC volunteer, received the Martin Luther King Award from the City of Independence Human Relations Commission.
Jim Hinson receives Chamber of Commerce Award
Independence School District Supt. Jim Hinson received the 2007 Independence Distinguished Citizen Award from the Independence Chamber of Commerce.
Bill Rogers Recognized for Community Service
Bill Rogers, a veteran LINC employee, received the Jackson County Inter-Agency Council Human Service Award.
Fort Osage Caring Communities Receives Student Donation
The Fort Osage Caring Communities sites received a $500 donation from school district's PM SkillsUSA Club.
Consumer booklet on Missouri Nursing Home Admission Agreements
The National Senior Citizens Law Center released a consumer guide on Missouri nursing home admission agreements at a media news conference held Dec. 18th in Kansas City.
The Missouri Approach to Juvenile Justice Reform
NPR features KC juvenvile facility The innovative work of Missouri Division of Youth Services is featured in a Oct. 30th story on National Public Radio show "All Things Considered." The story says Missouri sees "teens offenders as kids, not inmates." The radio feature, first of a