Monthly Archives: January 2004

KKFI pledge drive

Posted on Jan 30, 2004 by BlogKC

KKFI-FM 90.1 is currently conducting their winter pledge drive. If you aren’t familiar with KKFI, it’s an independent community radio station featuring a diverse array music and news/talk programs from volunteer DJs and hosts. The programming includes many things not … Continue reading →

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New Missouri primary poll

Posted on Jan 30, 2004 by BlogKC

A new poll from SUSA shows John Kerry leading in Missouri’s Democractic presidential primary race with 41%, John Edwards 17%, Howarad Dean 17%, Wesley Clark 8%. Clark & Edwards run strong in the Ozarks, Dean in KC, Kerry in central … Continue reading →

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New Holden/McCaskill poll

Posted on Jan 29, 2004 by BlogKC

KMBC-TV 9 and The Kansas City Star have released a new poll showing State Auditor Claire McCaskill with a slight lead over incumbent Governor Bob Holden in the race for the Democratic Party’s nomination. While 40% of Democrats and independents … Continue reading →

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Democratic primary focus shifts to Missouri

Posted on Jan 28, 2004 by BlogKC

With U.S. Rep. Dick Gephardt out of the race, candidates are scrambling for position in the newly-competitive Missouri primary on February 3rd. John Edwards picked up endorsements from 5th District Councilman Terry Riley, former Kansas City Mayor the Rev. Emmanuel … Continue reading →

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Shawnee Mission plans massive school bond

Posted on Jan 27, 2004 by BlogKC

Faced with a double whammy of declining enrollment and declining finances, the beleagured Shawnee Mission School District makes an agressive to attempt to maintain the it’s high academic reputation with a $180 million bond proposal to replace and renovate dozens … Continue reading →

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Cunningham returns to KC

Posted on Jan 26, 2004 by BlogKC

In a rather unusual coaching development, former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Gunther Cunningham is returning as an assistant to the man who replaced him. Metro Sports: The return of the Gun.

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Arena snagged

Posted on Jan 23, 2004 by BlogKC

Plans for a new Downtown arena are still stalled in the planning stage, despite the recent announcement of the adjacent entertainment district and H&R Block headquarters project. Thanks to our neighborhorly friends in St. Louis, some last minute provisions in … Continue reading →

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