Over the past nine months, the Unified Government Department of Planning & Urban Design has led a comprehensive, community-driven planning process to envision the future of the Armourdale neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas. This week, the Unified Government released a draft master plan which will guide future investment in the Armourdale area over the next 10 years through zoning, strategic initiatives, partnerships with the local community and businesses, and other measures.

Information regarding the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas’ control over local elections was factually inaccurate in a September 20, 2021 editorial by the Kansas City Star (“Multiple KCK candidates question primary election tallies but who will investigate?”).

Treating 28 million gallons of wastewater every day for an entire year is a feat but doing it for five years in a row while consistently meeting standards set by the Clean Water Act is operational excellence at an entirely different level. In recognition of that achievement, the Water Pollution Control professionals responsible for operation and maintenance of the Kaw Point Wastewater Treatment Plant received their first ever Platinum Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies. This annual award recognizes wastewater treatment facilities that have achieved 100% permit compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System over a consecutive, five-year period.

When its work in the Kansas City metro began in June, IBS focused large debris cleanup efforts along 50 miles of roadway identified by KDOT and from public input as areas where roadside litter is prevalent. The first month’s efforts were along I-435 in Johnson County, U.S. 69 from I-35 to 151st Street and I-635 in Wyandotte County. In July, IBS worked I-435 in Wyandotte County and I-35 in Johnson and Wyandotte counties.

Our little Raven is a 4 year old Pit Bull mix weighing 40 lbs. This sweet girl was saved after falling 10 feet into a window well. The scars on her body indicate the hard life she’d endured. She was terrified and didn’t want to be touched. After a few months of being shown love and kindness by staff and volunteers— just look at Raven now! Raven’s become a silly, playful, loving pup! She’s still a timid girl, but once she gets to know you, she’s affectionate and seeks attention.