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February 22, 2023

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May 31 “Pink Day” Proclamation Recognizes NEKC Chamber President’s Birthday

Dorri Partain Managing Editor A hint of pink was in the room during the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s (NEKC) Annual “Tasty Topic Talk” Luncheon on Tuesday, May 27…

Pearce Construction Company Makes Progress on Sheffield Recovery Program’s Third Residential Facility

Julia Williams Editor-in-Chief In October 2024, Sheffield Place held a groundbreaking just across the street from SEVI House (1004 Newton Ave.) — the nonprofit’s second rehabilitation facility — for what…