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Apr 15, 2024

Brothers in Technology inspires teens to see their future selves unlimited

Apr 15, 2024

If the crusade to get more young men of color into engineering careers was just a matter of dazzling them with gadgetry, the Brothers in Technology Conference lit up all those buttons. But the heart of the B.I.T Conference had something much bigger inside.

Apr 15, 2024

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LINC in Jefferson City: Speaking for children, families and communities

Several times this legislative season LINC has sent teams to Jefferson City to speak for the children, families and neighborhoods LINC serves. It’s time well-spent, said two people who know the ins and outs of the Capitol: LINC Commissioners Kiki Curls and Shawn Foster.

LINC Commission welcomes new member: Patricia M. Scaglia

Patricia M. “Tricia” Scaglia brings a stellar career in the service of families, schools, and neighborhoods as the newest member of the LINC Commission.

'We do appreciate it!' LINC's food distributions in LFPA program reach 11 counties

“The donations mean a lot to me and my family with the meat prices going up,” Chillicothe resident Tina SIms said. “I appreciate every kindness. It means a lot to me and my grandbabies and my family to eat.”

Courage under fire: Celebrating Gayle A. Hobbs

LINC’s founding President and CEO Gayle A. Hobbs retired after 32 years with a celebration event at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center March 25, 2024. Here is her story — and LINC’s story.

'Lifelong impressions': Anita Gorman joins LINC/Topping students at conservation center

“It makes me proud,” Gorman said. “It makes me feel very lucky to live in Missouri that we have a place like this for children.” LINC and North Kansas City Schools’ Topping Elementary brought the fourth grade class for an adventure in Missouri wildlife.

Your guide to Hickman Mills, Center, NKC school board races, candidate forums, Grandview bond issue

The Hickman Mills, Center and North Kansas City school boards have elections April 2 and Grandview has a bond issue, joining other races and issues on the ballot including a vote a KC’s sports stadiums. See how to get info on candidates and forums.

Let it Shine! LINC choir delights Commission meeting

Letting it shine. LINC children from the Caring Communities programs at African Centered College Preparatory Academy and Faxon Elementary School performed for a packed house during the LINC Commission meeting Feb. 26. Have a listen.

For truth in history education: County legislature honors KC Black History Project

The Jackson County Legislature “wholeheartedly” celebrated the 14-year legacy of the Kansas Black History Project by proclamation at its Legislative Meeting March 19.

Need help filing your income tax return? Free assistance is available

Tax filers, you are not alone. Volunteers in the Kansas City area are helping people file their 2023 tax forms, and for many the service is free. Anyone earning less than $64,000 or who is 60 or older can get the help for free. Here’s how to get it.

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