January 2011
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FREE Healthy Home Program
Would you like a FREE checkup of your child’s health and your home?
To qualify, all you need is to:
- Live in the Kansas City Metro area.
- Have a child between 2 and 17 years of age, with asthma, allergies, sinus problems, constant cough, or other constant health problems.
- Your child stays at your home at least 4 nights per week.
- Own your home, or have lived in the same rental unit...
Schlitterbahn Brings More Jobs and Fun to Kansas...
More jobs and exciting wet attractions are coming to the Schlitterbhan waterpark this summer as part of their multimillion dollar expansion project.
The new expansion will involve hiring between 75 and 100 new seasonal employees, primarily ride operators, according to Schlitterbahn.
The water park announced last year that it planned to construct the regions only Boogie Bahn surf ride, three new...
The Legends Celebrates Kansas 150th Birthday
Legends Outlets Kansas City has quickly become one of the region’s top shopping and entertainment destinations in its short, six-year existence, providing shoppers and diners over 100 diverse options, but one component of Legends Outlets that has remained a gem of a secret is education.
Legends Outlets includes a walking tour of Kansas’ history in its repertoire of offerings, making it...
UG Transit Facts
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City operates a comprehensive transit system in conjunction with the Kansas City Area Transit Authority. In an effort to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the bus service, Unified Government Transit recently commissioned a detailed study of the system.
A recent Kansas City Star story about transit service in Wyandotte County and the...
Mayor's State of the Government Address
Mayor Joe Reardon will deliver the State of the Government Address at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Jack Reardon Convention Center located at 5th & Minnesota Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.
The annual event is hosted by the Rotary Club. If you’re interested in attending, please contact Jim Knight at 913-299-0466 for reservations and to purchase tickets.
Tickets to...
DONNELLY COLLEGE APPOINTS INTERIM PROVOST & VICE...
Donnelly College has announced the appointment of Robin E. Bowen, Ed.D., as the College’s Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective January 1, 2011, after serving as an academic consultant at Donnelly since June 2010.
Bowen first came to Donnelly after she was asked to help assess the College’s Student Affairs Division.
“I started assessing one department, and pretty soon...
AARP Tax Service for Senior's
The AARP Tax Counselors plan on providing tax service for senior citizens, students and others. The volunteers will provide this service in the City Hall lobby again this year.
Mondays only: Time, 9:00am to 2:30pm
Dates: Starting January 31, 2011
Ending April 18, 2011
KCK Police Department Accepting Applications
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is currently accepting applications for Patrol Officer.
The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department offers excellent compensation and benefits along with a wide range of duty assignments. For more information regarding qualifications and instructions on how to apply, please visit our websites at www.wycokck.org or...
Summer Lifeguards Wanted
The Unified Government Parks and Recreation is looking for lifeguards this summer. There will be free training for ages 16 and up beginning Monday, February 7th and Wednesday, February 9th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
The training classes will be held at Wyandotte High School located at 2501 Minnesota Ave. The starting pay for the summer lifeguard position is $8.85. To register for the...
WyCo Ranks 11th for Employment Growth
The federal government ranks Wyandotte County number 11 in the country for increased employment from 2009 to 2010. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment in Wyandotte County increased 2.6% from June 2009 to June 2010 with 81,200 people working in the county. The employment survey looked at the 326 largest counties across the country.
Kansas City/Jackson County hit the other end of the...
Reardon Participates in National Awareness...
Mayor Joe Reardon visited several schools in Wyandotte County last week as part of the JFK 50th: Mayors Ask What Youth Can Do campaign.
The national campaign was organized by the US Conference of Mayors and the Institute of Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Reardon joined over one hundred cities from across the nation in a special effort to inspire...
Mayor Shares Meaning of JFK
Mayor Joe Reardon Shares the Meaning of JFK’s “Ask Not” Speech with Turner High School Students
“In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than in mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty. The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround...
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
NEARMAN 4H CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST
SAUSAGE, BISCUITS AND GRAVY SCRAMBLED EGGS, COFFEE AND JUICE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 2010
8-11AM
ADULTS $5.00, KIDS $3.00
CHRIST THE KING CHURCH - 53RD & LEAVENWORTH RD.
Senior Citizen Utility Tax Rebate
The Unified Government’s Senior Citizen Utility Tax Rebate program began January 3 and runs through March 31, 2011. Under the program, senior citizens who meet the guidelines will be able to take advantage of a utility rebate.
The program offers senior citizens a rebate on a portion of the amount paid for utilities during 2010. Persons applying must be 65 years of age during the entire...
Eagle Day
The 10th anniversary of Eagle Day will take place at the F.L. Schlagle Library and James P. Davis Hall on Saturday, January 15 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The event is free to the public and will include a live bald eagle presentation and a raptor exhibit with 14 different live birds from Operation Wildlife.
Finance Department Receives Achievement for...
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Unified Government’s Finance Department by the Government Finance Officers Association for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment...
50TH Anniversary of the Inauguration of President...
Mayor Joe Reardon was invited to participate in the JFK 50th: Mayors Ask What Youth Can Do campaign in an effort to raise awareness of the importance of civic participation and the difference an individual can make.
The national campaign is being organized by the US Conference of Mayors and the Institute of Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. The event...
2011 Unity Summit today
UG Offices Close Early Today
The offices of the Unified Government will be closing early today at 3:00 pm due to inclement weather.
The Unified Government Planning Commission meeting scheduled this evening at 6:30 pm has been canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, February 14, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
Wyandotte County Warming Centers
The following facilities will be open for use as warming centers should the National Weather Service issue a wind chill warning or advisory:
KCK Public Library, Main Branch
625 Minnesota Avenue, KCK
KCK Public Library, Argentine Branch
2800 Metropolitan, KCK
KCK Public Library, Wyandotte West Branch
1737 North 82nd Street, KCK
KCK Public...
Help with Winter Heating Bills
A state agency is accepting online applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program.
Residents seeking help with winter heating bills can apply online now or submit a paper form from between January 13 and March 31.
The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services says online applications won’t be processed until starting Jan. 13, but getting them in early will help...
Mayor Joe Reardon's First Floor First Friday...
Mayor Joe Reardon’s First Floor First Friday
Friday, January 7th - 2:00 pm to 4:00pm
Lobby of City Hall, 701 N. 7th Street, KCK
This is an opportunity for citizens to visit with Mayor Joe Reardon and staff on a first come first serve basis to discuss any issue or topic of interest. Time is limited to 10 minutes for each person or group to allow an opportunity for everyone who...
Hollywood Casino Business Opportunities
Penn National Gaming and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City have announced bid packages for the Operations portion of the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway project will be sent out in mid-2011.
In order to be informed about these opportunities you must be a registered vendor with Penn National Gaming. If you are interested in any of the upcoming opportunities visit Penn...
Wyandotte County Development is Big News
The readers of the Kansas City Business Journal have voted the development boom in Wyandotte County as one of the biggest Kansas City business stories in 2010. The poll asked readers to vote on a list of major business events which occurred over the past year. Wyandotte County development was voted the second biggest business story behind the “incentives border war” between Missouri...
Job Hunting and Job Loss Survival
Held at the Turner Community Library (831 South 55th Street) on Jan 6th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
This free computer class covers online resources for the unemployed, job searching online, interview tips and ways to improve your chances of getting hired. Please call to register (913-596-1404)
Homeless Woman’s Veteran Program ...
The Salvation Army’s Homeless Women’s Veteran Program is an on site facility. This program offers an apartment, meals, bus passes and a safe place to call home, while gaining stability and self sufficiency. It is a drug and alcohol free environment. Many needs are met directly and others are met in partnership with other agencies and the VA.
Other services offered by this program are:
Strengths...
Heartland Habitat for Humanity Application...
Heartland Habitat for Humanity will be hosting two application meetings this week for homes availablein Wyandotte County and for one house available in Leavenworth County!
Date: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Time: Between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Location: University United Methodist Church
3148...
Citizens Have Opportunity to Talk with Wyandotte...
The Wyandotte County Legislative Delegation will hold a Community Forum on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 from 6pm-8pm.
The forum will be held at the West Branch Public Library, 1737 N. 82nd Street, KCK.
This is a chance for residents to discuss with Wyandotte County legislators community issues facing the 2011 Kansas Legislature. The 2011 Kansas Legislature will convene on January 10.