The annual Crystal Kipper & Ali Kemp Memorial Award was presented to Rasta, a Northland courtroom therapy dog, and the golden retriever’s handler and owner Jennifer Vernon. The award, presented each spring, honors the memories of murdered teens Ali Kemp and Crystal Kipper.
August has arrived and with it the 2024-25 school year. For the bulk of the North Kansas City School District schools, minus Crestview and Winnwood elementary schools, students return to school Tuesday, Aug. 20.
GLADSTONE — It’s time again for Dunkin’ Dogs, the annual event that allows dogs to swim in the outdoor community pool. The pool will be open to four-legged friends Saturday, Aug.
A free online class from North Kansas City Hospital called “Heart RX: Your Guide to Managing Heart Failure Medications” will be at noon Thursday, Aug. 22.
Rehearsals begin on Monday, Aug. 19 for the Northland Community Choir.
CLAY COUNTY — Located on Longridge Road to the east of Stockdale Road in rural Clay County, the Longridge Road bridge was reconstructed and is now open to traffic. The new bridge, measuring 72 feet in length, features a steel girder structure with a concrete deck accommodating two lanes.
GLADSTONE — The Big Shoal Farm Sunflower Field Festival is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CLAY COUNTY — The 2024 Look North Leadership Award will be presented to Dave Johnson, founder and owner of Chicken N Pickle, at the annual Clay County Economic Council event Sept. 13.
CLAY COUNTY — Since July 1, Red Cross reports the national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%. “It’s critical hospitals have both type O positive and O negative blood ready to go for patients in the most life-threatening situations,” said Eric Gehrie, executive physician director for the Red Cross.
GLADSTONE — Best of the Northland-winning cover band One Night Stand will be playing starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug.