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Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor Vending machines make the sale of anything possible: anywhere, anytime. Nearly any cafe, filling station, souvenir shop or tavern once offered cigarette packs for the convenience of…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor It was “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” when Apollo 11 landed on the moon — and a grand opportunity to create all…
Dorri PartainGenerations of Northeast youngsters have gathered to splash, stay cool and hang out with friends at the Budd Park pool (5600 Budd Park Esplanade). According to Kate Warfield, historian for…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor Ahead of August’s Primary election race, the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum Wednesday, July 17 — featuring candidates for the offices of…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor From comedy to drama, magic, burlesque and more, this year’s KC Fringe festival offers a wide array of live performances in venues across Kansas City— including two…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor During a road trip along the then-developing Interstate Highway System, our nation’s 36th First Lady was appalled at the number of billboards and junk yards that were…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Assistant Editor The Independence Avenue Community Improvement District (CID) oversees improvements along Independence Avenue. These improvements include trash collection, beautification, and assistance in a program referred to as GRIME,…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Managing Editor A sign perhaps more welcoming than an actual “Welcome” Sign. Early highway travelers had their work cut out for them when seeking any amenities we take for…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Assistant Editor June 27, the first public engagement “Open House” was held to garner input for three designs concerning improvements to Kessler Park’s North Terrace Lake. Often referred to…
Dorri PartainDorri Partain Assistant Editor In the development of home refrigeration, the “ice box” transformed from a wooden box that was cooled by a block of ice, into an electric appliance able…
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