Monthly Archives: June 2007

Kansan in charge if KCMO’s incentives policy

Posted on Jun 21, 2007 by BlogKC

Mayor Funkhouser made the abuse of tax breaks a central theme of his campaign, and it propelled him to victory. So, a task force to reform the city’s economic development policy is one of his most important acts early in … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, KC Mayor, Politics | 6 Comments

Meet Star cartoonist Lee Judge

Posted on Jun 20, 2007 by BlogKC

Thursday evening Kansas City Star political cartoonist Lee Judge will speak at the Central Library. Judge will offer insights into how he comes up with ideas for his cartoons, then guide the audience through the process from conception to publication. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Media | 1 Comment

Cinema al Fresco

Posted on Jun 20, 2007 by BlogKC

Outdoor movies seem more popular than ever these days.  Here are a few good ones to choose from… Crown Center on Friday nights – upcoming films include Rocky, E.T., and Indiana Jones. Independence Square in Wednesday nights – coming up … Continue reading →

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McCaskill’s Fraud Squad

Posted on Jun 18, 2007 by Tom Pendergast

Missouri Junior Senator Claire McCaskill has returned from Iraq and reports (here, here, and here) that the waste and fraud may be “beyond calculation”. McCaskill, who was previously Missouri State Auditor and is now a member of the powerful Senate … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, US Senate - MO | 7 Comments

Weekend

Posted on Jun 15, 2007 by BlogKC

Avenue the Arts kicks off tonight with a party at the Folly Theater. The temporary public art pieces will be on display all summer along Central Avenue in the Downtown Loop. Rhythm and Ribs combines two of the city’s most … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Downtown, Midtown/Plaza, Suburbs | 4 Comments

Region’s first Ozone Alert issued for Friday

Posted on Jun 14, 2007 by John Newman Edwards

MARC has issued an Ozone Alert for Friday, June 15. High levels of ground-level ozone can cause respiratory problems in those with cardiovascular or respiratory problems. If you spend time outdoors, then take care. People are encouraged to limit time … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Weather | 2 Comments

Finding the Humor

Posted on Jun 14, 2007 by BlogKC

Ok folks, hopefully this will be the last Mayor Funkhouser post this week. The mayor has created a couple of mini-controversies this week by accepting a free car and by appointing a member of a hate group to the Parks … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, KC Mayor, Politics | 9 Comments