Monthly Archives: June 2004

Free movies at Crown Center

Posted on Jun 30, 2004 by BlogKC

Crown Center’s Free Friday Night Concerts were a KC institution for years. Now they are finally bringing back some of that tradition with free movies through August 6th. Free Friday Night Flicks start at 9:15 pm and will include Independence … Continue reading →

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Rebuildng Freedom, Inc.

Posted on Jun 28, 2004 by BlogKC

Freedom, Inc. used to be a very influential political force in the African-American community, as well as the entire city. A Freedom endorsement was a big coup that could make or break a candidate’s campaign. The organization is now embarking … Continue reading →

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Metzl profiles

Posted on Jun 27, 2004 by BlogKC

Saturday’s Star feature three pieces on Jamie Metzl and his race with Cleaver. Metzl is definitely an aggressive, ambitious up and comer. Cleaver’s camp seems to have been caught off guard by what is arguably his most formidable campaign foe … Continue reading →

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Holden-McCaskill Update

Posted on Jun 24, 2004 by BlogKC

Yesterday’s news in the Missouri Governor’s race… Governor Holden officially launched his re-election campaign in Independence, yet again trying to invoke Truman’s legacy. The Holden campaign also trumpeted a new poll giving him a lead over primary challenger Claire McCaskill, … Continue reading →

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Press awards

Posted on Jun 23, 2004 by BlogKC

The KC Press Club recently announced their 2004 awards… The broadcast side was dominated by WDAF-TV 4, although KCTV 5 cleaned up in investigative reporting. BlogKC favorite Up To Date on KCUR-AM 89.3 took top honors in the radio category. … Continue reading →

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Cleaver-Metzl debate

Posted on Jun 22, 2004 by BlogKC

The first debate in the Democratic primary for the 5th US House district is tonight. 8 pm at Penn Valley Community College, Room 101 in the Science and Tech Building. Meanwhile, Cleaver continues to be dogged by questions over a … Continue reading →

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Broadband in rural Missouri

Posted on Jun 21, 2004 by BlogKC

KC-based Aquila is now running a small pilot test of broadband Internet service over it’s electrical lines in Lee’s Summit, with hopes of eventually offereing the service to it’s rural customers. Aquila owns the former MoPub, which serves much of … Continue reading →

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