Monthly Archives: May 2004

More Gateway layoffs

Posted on May 30, 2004 by BlogKC

Troubled computer maker Gateway is laying off more people at it’s relatively new West Bottoms call center near Downtown KC. Although in recent weeks the company has been recruiting for new employees on local radio ads. KMBC-TV 9: More Layoffs … Continue reading →

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Kerry and Cheney visits next week

Posted on May 28, 2004 by BlogKC

Vice-President Dick Cheney will stump for the Patriot Act on June 1st at 11:15 am at the KCI Expo Center. John Kerry will make two stops in the metro on June 3rd. At 11:00 a.m. he will announce a major … Continue reading →

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McCaskill edges Holden in new poll

Posted on May 27, 2004 by BlogKC

A new poll from Jason Klumb’s State Treasurer campaign includes a new number for the Democratic governor’s primary: Claire McCaskill edges Gov. Bob Holden 47-43%, just within the 4% margin of error. In January a KMBC-TV poll was 28% McCaskill, … Continue reading →

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Happy 10th birthday to the Boats

Posted on May 27, 2004 by BlogKC

Today is the 10th anniversary of casino gambling in Missouri. The Star has an history and analysis of the industry: gamblers lost $1.2 billion last year; casinos paid $363 million in taxes, mostly to schools; casino taxes are the state’s … Continue reading →

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Your arena ideas

Posted on May 26, 2004 by BlogKC

Got an idea for the new Sprint Center arena to be built Downtown? A group of world-renowned sports architecture firms, all based here in Kansas City, are soliciting ideas from the public: yourkcarena.com

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Zona Rosa opens

Posted on May 25, 2004 by BlogKC

Suburban Kansas City, and especially the Northland, is getting several “New Urban” developments. This new trend re-creates traditional neighborhoods like Brookside or North Kansas City, including a mix business, residences, and shops in a walkable outdoor setting. Last week we … Continue reading →

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Park threatened

Posted on May 24, 2004 by BlogKC

Residents near Stoll Park in Johnson County are fighting a proposed land swap that would transfer the park to the Joco Community College. Surprisingly, posh Johnson County actually has less parkland per capita than either Jackson County, MO or the … Continue reading →

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