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30

Ann Coulter moving to Downtown KCMO?

June 30, 2007 | 3 Comments

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 as $4 million in TIF subsidies to renovate the historic Boley Building at 12th and [...]

Jun

29

Missouri’s anti-science climate gives Stowers pause

June 29, 2007 | 5 Comments

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 climate.
This has prompted the Stowers Institute to put their expansion plans on hold yet again. [...]

Jun

27

Landlord licensing revived

June 27, 2007 | 5 Comments

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 many candidates speaking in favor of licensing. Today the Public Safety [...]

Jun

27

Schlafly in KC Tonight

June 27, 2007 | 1 Comment

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 highly suggested.  Boulevard Brewing Company’s John MacDonald will introduce Schlafly.
7:00 p.m. at the Central Library, [...]

Jun

26

Missouri sets renewable energy targets

June 26, 2007 | 2 Comments

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 of the legislation is setting targets for utilities to use renewable (non-fossilized) sources — 4% [...]

Jun

25

Municipal’s new roof

June 25, 2007 | 8 Comments

 
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 is located inside the building. The roof was raised to provide room for [...]

Jun

21

Lecture series on KC residential architecture

June 21, 2007 | 1 Comment

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 in or love the city’s historic architecture, this is a great opportunity to learn [...]

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