Trending News:328: Growing Community Papers with Erica LittleUpdate: Kansas City man convicted in East Bottoms double homicideLexington Avenue traffic calming discussion tonightManaging EditorIntern ApplicationThe Northeast News recognized by the Missouri Press AssociationCounty rolls out new property tax freeze program for area seniorsSix Plex to be demolishedFeast of St. JosephLatinx Education Collaborative celebrates the 2024 Latinx Educator Awards Latinx Education Collaborative celebra los Premios al Educador Latinx 2024 Northeast Fun fact: Parks and RecreationNortheast Fun FactChapter 6: Cultural Legends about Solar EclipsesCapítulo 6: Leyendas culturales sobre eclipses solaresGrime, Crime and ChimeCommunity CalendarClassifiedsRemember this?Aye, ‘Tis a grand St. Paddy’s Day to ye!UPDATED. Two dead in convenience store shooting327: Introducing the Newest Northeast News Staff!County announces public hearing on new stadium development in Crossroads Art DistrictSpecial Edition Podcast: Committee Against New Royals Stadium Taxes #SaveTheKRemember this?Fairyland Park: The working man’s amusement parkOpinion: Don’t be Bullied, Keep the K at Kauffman.Letter to the EditorCall to Action addresses lack of shelterSTEM Fest showcases student projectsChapter 5: Solar Eclipse ArtCapítulo 5: Porque Ocurren los Eclipses SolaresADCO: Printing for Northeast since 1967ClassifiedsCommunity CalendarCharges filed in Saturday evening shooting near 9th & WoodlandCharges Filed in Crown Center Shooting326: Kansas City Museum on Restorative PoeticsA Call to ActionCSL PlasmaYour Truman thrift storeState Farm Insurance | Tony GuySeeburg MufflersFrontier SchoolsScimeca’s DeliCentral Bank of Kansas CityRevolución EducativaCore Coffee & EateryKansas City UniversityKansas City MuseumIndependence Avenue Community Improvement DistrictNortheast Kansas City Chamber of CommerceGrime, Crime, and ChimeNew Weathervane for the Carriage House Psychological First AidKC STEM Fest is back Vuelve el KC STEM Fest Sheffield Place expands to meet growing needCity Council Wrap UpTrash carts available this springRemember this?Penn Valley Park, a testament to the Kessler legacyCommunity CalendarClassifiedsCandidate Filing Opens Today!Indep/Van Brunt scene of city’s latest fatal shooting325: KC Stemfest on March 1st with Frontier SchoolsChapter 4: Ways to View Solar Eclipses SafelyCapítulo 4: Maneras seguras de observar eclipses solares Dual language program at local high school promotes language and cultural literacyEl programa de doble lengua de escuela local fomenta la alfabetización lingüística y culturalEvent Space seeks to fill vacant lotLetter to the EditorLetter to the EditorGrime, Crime and ChimeFitting Historic Northeast “to a T”Troost Park predates city’s boulevard planRemember this?ClassifiedsCommunity Calendar325: Let’s Play Program & 9th and Van Brunt Soccer FieldLiquor Permit application raises concernsJerusalem Farm Community Land Trust Paves Way for Affordable Housing in Northeast Neighborhood Community CalendarChapter 3: Why Solar Eclipses HappenDaniel Lynn CouzensOpinion: If a building wall collapses in the city, does anyone hear it?The unfulfilled legacy of Ha Ha Tonka CastleGrime, Crime and ChimeRemember this?Capítulo 3: Porque Ocurren los Eclipses SolaresClassifiedsLetter to the EditorSuper Chiefs display in Sheffield324: Relentless Pursuit Outreach and RecoveryExploring Faith Through Taylor Swift’s Era’s TourWarning Curtain beneficial – City says curtain worked as designedKansas City man convicted in East Bottoms double homicideA Special Edition Podcast: KCDP Addresses Murder and Violent Crime in NortheastLocal organization Stems on the Vine receives $10,000 digital education grant from Spectrum
Trending News:328: Growing Community Papers with Erica LittleUpdate: Kansas City man convicted in East Bottoms double homicideLexington Avenue traffic calming discussion tonightManaging EditorIntern ApplicationThe Northeast News recognized by the Missouri Press AssociationCounty rolls out new property tax freeze program for area seniorsSix Plex to be demolishedFeast of St. JosephLatinx Education Collaborative celebrates the 2024 Latinx Educator Awards Latinx Education Collaborative celebra los Premios al Educador Latinx 2024 Northeast Fun fact: Parks and RecreationNortheast Fun FactChapter 6: Cultural Legends about Solar EclipsesCapítulo 6: Leyendas culturales sobre eclipses solaresGrime, Crime and ChimeCommunity CalendarClassifiedsRemember this?Aye, ‘Tis a grand St. Paddy’s Day to ye!UPDATED. Two dead in convenience store shooting327: Introducing the Newest Northeast News Staff!County announces public hearing on new stadium development in Crossroads Art DistrictSpecial Edition Podcast: Committee Against New Royals Stadium Taxes #SaveTheKRemember this?Fairyland Park: The working man’s amusement parkOpinion: Don’t be Bullied, Keep the K at Kauffman.Letter to the EditorCall to Action addresses lack of shelterSTEM Fest showcases student projectsChapter 5: Solar Eclipse ArtCapítulo 5: Porque Ocurren los Eclipses SolaresADCO: Printing for Northeast since 1967ClassifiedsCommunity CalendarCharges filed in Saturday evening shooting near 9th & WoodlandCharges Filed in Crown Center Shooting326: Kansas City Museum on Restorative PoeticsA Call to ActionCSL PlasmaYour Truman thrift storeState Farm Insurance | Tony GuySeeburg MufflersFrontier SchoolsScimeca’s DeliCentral Bank of Kansas CityRevolución EducativaCore Coffee & EateryKansas City UniversityKansas City MuseumIndependence Avenue Community Improvement DistrictNortheast Kansas City Chamber of CommerceGrime, Crime, and ChimeNew Weathervane for the Carriage House Psychological First AidKC STEM Fest is back Vuelve el KC STEM Fest Sheffield Place expands to meet growing needCity Council Wrap UpTrash carts available this springRemember this?Penn Valley Park, a testament to the Kessler legacyCommunity CalendarClassifiedsCandidate Filing Opens Today!Indep/Van Brunt scene of city’s latest fatal shooting325: KC Stemfest on March 1st with Frontier SchoolsChapter 4: Ways to View Solar Eclipses SafelyCapítulo 4: Maneras seguras de observar eclipses solares Dual language program at local high school promotes language and cultural literacyEl programa de doble lengua de escuela local fomenta la alfabetización lingüística y culturalEvent Space seeks to fill vacant lotLetter to the EditorLetter to the EditorGrime, Crime and ChimeFitting Historic Northeast “to a T”Troost Park predates city’s boulevard planRemember this?ClassifiedsCommunity Calendar325: Let’s Play Program & 9th and Van Brunt Soccer FieldLiquor Permit application raises concernsJerusalem Farm Community Land Trust Paves Way for Affordable Housing in Northeast Neighborhood Community CalendarChapter 3: Why Solar Eclipses HappenDaniel Lynn CouzensOpinion: If a building wall collapses in the city, does anyone hear it?The unfulfilled legacy of Ha Ha Tonka CastleGrime, Crime and ChimeRemember this?Capítulo 3: Porque Ocurren los Eclipses SolaresClassifiedsLetter to the EditorSuper Chiefs display in Sheffield324: Relentless Pursuit Outreach and RecoveryExploring Faith Through Taylor Swift’s Era’s TourWarning Curtain beneficial – City says curtain worked as designedKansas City man convicted in East Bottoms double homicideA Special Edition Podcast: KCDP Addresses Murder and Violent Crime in NortheastLocal organization Stems on the Vine receives $10,000 digital education grant from Spectrum
This week our Face of Northeast is Jerry Morales, a former boxing coach and referee.
Morales refereed boxing for 55 years and fought at the annual Golden Gloves Tournament. He fought in eight professional fights and won all eight.
Originally Morales lived in the Westside before moving to Northeast. Morales recalls asking his father for $500 in order to buy the house he currently lives in.
“He asked what I needed $500 for and I said for a home,” Morales said. “He gave me the $500 and it took me five years to pay him back.”
Morales has lived in that same house for the past 56 years.
When asked what his favorite part of Northeast is, Morales said everything.
“I just love the Northeast, there’s no place like it,” Morales said. “The people here, they’re friendly.”
Daisy Garcia Montoya
Joining in January 2023, Daisy has been at the forefront of covering education stories in Northeast Kansas City, with a focus ranging from Kansas City Public Schools, charter schools, and private schools to universities. Daisy ensures that attention is reported on the local dynamics of the Historic Northeast and the Latinx population of students, educators and families.
With a Master’s in Public Administration and an undergraduate degree from UMKC, her academic background enhances her ability to research, report and produce compelling content within the Northeast area. Daisy was our Editorial Intern in the summer of 2020, and produced that year’s Back To School special issue.
Daisy has a passion for her community that shines through in her ability to provide thoughtful stories on education in the Historic Northeast.
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