Kansas city articles
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After Royals, Chiefs blast Kansas City voters for not giving them more tax money, Kansas City's Dem mayor kowtows to owners
Professional sports franchises are some of the most lucrative businesses in America. NFL teams on average cleared $137 million in earnings last year, before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). Most baseball teams, including the Royals, likewise bring in tens of millions of dollars in profit per year. Unlike other businesses that are far less profitable, sports franchises have long pled poverty in an effort to con city leaders and voters out of their tax money to build them...
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Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City says Ralph Yarl's recovery is 'inspiring'
Some people may know Ralph Yarl as the teenager who was shot in the head after going to the wrong door to pick up his siblings.
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Iowa City City Council pursues international sister city
The Iowa City City Council discussed the possibility of becoming a Sister City with another international city at its April 2 meeting. Deputy City Manager Redmond Jones II gave a presentation during the work session portion of the meeting and answered the councilors’ questions about the logistics and benefits a sister city would bring to