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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.

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.

GLADSTONE — The Big Shoal Farm Sunflower Field Festival is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GLADSTONE — There is roughly two months before Gladfest 45, the fall festival that will take place Oct. 4 to 6.

GLADSTONE — The annual Atkins-Johnson Sunflower 5K Run/ Walk benefiting the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum and the North Kansas City Schools Education Foundation will begin at 8 a.m. Aug. 24 at the farm, 4109 NE Pleasant Valley Road, Gladstone.

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.