Monthly Archives: June 2007

Ann Coulter moving to Downtown KCMO?

Posted on Jun 30, 2007 by BlogKC

Photo by Hypno+Raygun Actually, no, Ann Coulter is not moving downtown or anywhere else in river city. But the company that publishes her newspaper column might be moving from the Country Club Plaza to Downtown. Andrews McNeel wants as much … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Downtown, Midtown/Plaza, Real Estate | 3 Comments

Missouri’s anti-science climate gives Stowers pause

Posted on Jun 29, 2007 by BlogKC

Last year’s contentious election over protecting scientific research was supposed to settle the battle once and for all, but apparently the war had only just begun.  Despite a new constitutional amendment, Missouri’s fundamentalist-controlled government continues to perpetuate a strong anti-science … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 5 Comments

Landlord licensing revived

Posted on Jun 27, 2007 by BlogKC

The new City Council is moving swiftly to take on the issue of landlord licensing, something that Mayor Barnes and the old council repeatedly refused to deal with. The issue came up often in on the campaign trail, and with … Continue reading →

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Schlafly in KC Tonight

Posted on Jun 27, 2007 by BlogKC

Tom Schlafly, founder of St. Louis’ Schlafly Beer microbrewery, will be in town tonight to discuss his book about founding a microbrewery in the shadow of Anheuser- Busch.  It’s a free event that includes a beer tasting, so reservations are … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Business, Downtown | 1 Comment

Missouri sets renewable energy targets

Posted on Jun 26, 2007 by Tom Pendergast

Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt signed HB54 today, putting the state on the list of non-federal entities taking the lead in diversifying our energy portfolio. The signing ceremony was held at KCP&L’s Iatan II “clean” coal power plant, but the focus … Continue reading →

Posted in Missouri, MO Governor | 2 Comments

Municipal’s new roof

Posted on Jun 25, 2007 by BlogKC

  If you haven’t noticed yet, this is the new look of Municipal Auditorium. This blazingly bright gizmo was added onto the west side of the roof as part of a recent $13 million renovation of the Music Hall, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown | 8 Comments

Lecture series on KC residential architecture

Posted on Jun 21, 2007 by BlogKC

This summer the Plaza Branch of the KCMO Public Library is presenting a series on the residential architecture of Kansas City. It covers everything from classic KC styles like bungalows and shirtwaists to the suburban ranch house.  If you live … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | 1 Comment