Results: LINC Chess End of Year tournament at Hickman Mills Jr. High School

Results: LINC Chess End of Year tournament at Hickman Mills Jr. High School Sat., May 3. K-12 students from schools in North Kansas City, KCPS, Grandview, Hickman Mills, Independence,Fort Osage and beyond competed in the tournament this Saturday.

Download: Booklet visualizes growing Hispanic population in Independence

The city of Independence has an increased number of Hispanic residents over the last decade. In support of the Hispanic community, this booklet contains bilingual information from the Hispanic Advisory Council, LINC, and maps of population growth in the area.

Hickman Mills STEM efforts highlighted by KCPT

A recent KCPT Local Show segment highlighted the efforts of the Hickman Mills School District and their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs. Students from Burke Elementary were tasked with building a stable structure with noodles and marshmallows.

Free CLEATS soccer clinic this Saturday

CLEATS in partnership with LINC is offering a free soccer clinic for boys and girls ages 6-12 this Saturday, May 3, from 9am - Noon at Ivanhoe Park, 43rd & Wabash, Kansas City, MO.

Heart Gallery of Missouri to feature display during National Foster Care Month

To bring awareness to the 70 children and youth in Jackson County care during National Foster Care Month, Heart Gallery of Missouri will feature a display at Crown Center May 2-May 18.

Free food, family fun and more at upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration

Free food, live entertainment, and family fun at upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration. The second annual event will host 20 local organizations, 14 musical performances, and feature a community address from Mayor Eileen Weir.

KCPT airs special shows on Kansas City Public Schools

KCPT-TV‘s Nick Haines and a panel of experts talk about the future of Kansas City Public Schools in Make or Break: Decision Time for KCMO Schools.

Broadway production coming to Attucks Elementary

LINC honors Mayor Don Reimal

At the April 21 LINC Commission Meeting, former LINC Site Coordinator Bill Rogers introduced Mayor of Independence Missouri Don Reimal. Monday was Reimal's final day in office after two terms as Mayor.

Students show high LINC Chess tournament participation throughout school year

A high attendance of students have participated in LINC Chess tournaments this school year. View the slideshow to learn more.

Crosby Kemper III honored during Hero Project at Gladstone Elementary

Gladstone Elementary students recognized Crosby Kemper III as their "hero" in special school project.

The students each year pick an individual or community leader whose life the students will study. The students interview the individual, make posters and then produce an original video about the selected individual.

LINC Commission meets April 21

The LINC Commission will meet Monday, April 21st from 4-6 pm at the Kauffman Foundation located at 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Mo.

The public is invited.

Download the meeting booklet.

Anita Gorman recognized for service

LINC Commissioner Anita Gorman recently received the first Smile Maker community achievement award from Miles of Smile portable dental clinic that serves Clay and Platte counties.

Mt. Washington senior housing active in western Independence

Mt. Washington School has recently been renovated as senior housing in western Independence. The community is active with cookouts and family activities while engaging residents in the area.

Missouri Public Service Commission outreach opportunity connects residents to local resources

KCMO area residents are invited to connect with local organization in Independence on Sat., June 21 to receive information on utility services, senior services, housing and more.

Students, teachers and more celebrate Grandview School District 100 anniversary

Grandview C-4 School District is recognized across the city and in Washington D.C. in celebration of the district's 100 anniversary.

In-service training hours earned at upcoming Early Literacy Symposium

KCMO area early learning providers and parents are welcome to attend the free Early Literacy Symposium hosted at the Kansas City Public Library-Plaza Branch Sat., April 12. Register online today.

Results: LINC Chess K-12 tournament at NKCHS

One hundred and sixty two students competed at the LINC Chess K-12 tournament at North Kansas City High School on Sat., April 5. The next tournament will be the End of Year tournament Sat., May 3 at Hickman Mills Jr. High School.

Fort Osage to host community event for families

Families and residents of Fort Osage are invited to Fort Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 2. Fort Family Fun Day is a celebration to connect residents to health, school, and additional resources in the community while celebrating life in Fort Osage with free food and entertainment.

Mayor James honors work of AmeriCorps Vista Members

The National Mayors Day of Recognition of National Service was held on April 2. Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Sly James read to students at Primitivo Garcia in the Kansas City Public Schools and he recognized the work of AmeriCorps Vista members that work on the Turn the Page KC literacy initiative.