Missourians are often most associated with the social insects such as hornets, yellowjackets, the paper wasp, bumblebees and honeybees, reports the Department of Conservation. But, there are several solitary species that do not make hexagonal nest that people are also familiar with. These insects nest in hollow twigs, cavities in wood, in the ground or construct nests from plant resin or mud like the mud dauber or potter wasp.
GLADSTONE — At their July 22 meeting, the Gladstone City Council passed an agreement between the city and Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. to provide consulting services to assist in development and revitalization of neighborhoods through June 30, 2025.
NORTH KANSAS CITY — North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health achieved high performing ratings for seven types of care in “U.S. News & World Report’s” Best Hospitals 2024-2025 rankings and ratings.This recognition acknowledges the health system’s performance in complex care in medical specialties and in common procedures and conditions.
GLADSTONE — The 12th Annual Down Syndrome Breakfast sponsored by Elks Lodge No. 2376 will be from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Since 2004, Missouri has been participating in a sales tax holiday starting the first Friday in August to help families ease the burden on their wallet while back-to-school shopping. The 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m.
Summer has quickly come and gone and backto- school festivities are kicking off. Parents understand that a strong start to the school year begins with a healthy child and a visit to the doctor.
Starting school for the first time or returning to campus after another summer break can lead to mixed feelings. For students in Kearney and Smithville school districts, the first day of school is Aug. 20 and in Liberty, it’s Aug. 21.
Children will soon be trading in the chimes of neighborhood ice cream trucks for the bells of school as summer vacation gives way to the start of a new academic year. August through September is prime back-toschool season, with children all across the country stocking their backpacks and shopping for new school wardrobes.