Monthly Archives: October 2003

Halloween Events

Posted on Oct 30, 2003 by BlogKC

Boo at the Zoo – various kids events 6-8:30 pm Thursday and Friday. Haunted forest at Cave Spring Park – 7-10 pm ,$6. Trick or Treat village at Antioch Center mall. Many more family activities listed in The Star. For … Continue reading →

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Main Street U.S.A.

Posted on Oct 29, 2003 by BlogKC

While the lofts, art galleries, and restauraunts make Downtown KCMO the hottest spot in the metro area lately, we also have a surprising number of smaller downtown and main street areas scattered throughout our suburban sprawl. Besides the usual suspects … Continue reading →

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Chiefs: 8-0

Posted on Oct 27, 2003 by BlogKC

Props to the NFL’s only unbeaten team, your 8-0 Kansas City Chiefs. This year has been good to KC sports fans, with the Royals break-out season, Mizzou’s football season, and now the stellar first half of the Chiefs season.

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Two-way traffic ahead

Posted on Oct 23, 2003 by BlogKC

The idea of axing one-way streets within the Downtown Loop has been talked about for at least three or four years, and finally City Hall is following through. Conversion to two-way streets will begin in early 2004 in the Library … Continue reading →

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AA overhaul base to stay open

Posted on Oct 22, 2003 by BlogKC

American Airlines announced today that it was sparing the former TWA overhaul base at KCI. The struggling company had been about close the facility, but persistent lobbying from city and state leaders and generous tax incentives swayed American. 2,000 American … Continue reading →

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McCaskill is in

Posted on Oct 20, 2003 by BlogKC

After much speculation, Missouri State Auditor Claire McCaskill announced today that she is challenging Governor Bob Holden for the Democratic nomination in 2004. The announcement will take place at the Jackson County Courthouse in Downtown Kansas City, followed by similar … Continue reading →

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Gadgets galore

Posted on Oct 17, 2003 by BlogKC

Today the Ultimate Electronics chain opens its first stores in the KC market. The company features mid- to high-range electronics and knowledgeable salesmen. Two stores open today, one in Kansas City on NW Barry Road just west of Hwy 169, … Continue reading →

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