Four alumni join Jewell Board of Trustees
LIBERTY — The William Jewell College Board of Trustees announces the appointment of four alumni to the Board.
Kellie Houx
Community breakfast aims at inclusion
KEARNEY — The Fulfillment House, in partnership with the Kearney Lion’s Club is set to host a breakfast for individuals with special needs on Saturday, July 26, at Jesse James Park, 3001 N. Highway 33.
Brass Rewind performs Friday in Gladstone
GLADSTONE — Brass Rewind is a premier jazz-rock-dance horn band in Kansas City — showcasing the memorable music of the greats: Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Blood Sweat & Tears, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, and more.
Northland man charged with 2 counts of child abuse
KANSAS CITY NORTH — Dakota Hemphill, 27, has been charged with two counts of abuse or neglect of a child. The Clay County grand jury offered up the indictment July 8.
Smithville man pleads guilty to statutory rape
SMITHVILLE — Thomas M. Tinoco Jr., 28, Smithville, has pleaded guilty in a child sex crime case that has been in the courts since early 2020.
Liberty council approves relocation property for police department
LIBERTY — The Liberty City Council approved spending up to $348,3000 for a 30-month lease of a temporary Liberty Police Department headquarters during the expansion and remodeling of the current Liberty Police Department headquarters.
Library ‘pitch competition’ to invest in local entrepreneurs
Mid-Continent Public Library’s Square One Small Business Center is now accepting applications from local entrepreneurs who are in search of funding to support their unique and innovative business ideas.
27 things to do in Clay County
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Pleasant Hill woman flees Smithville police, destroys fencing
SMITHVILLE — Arwen Hook-Henry, 22, Pleasant Hill, was charged by the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office with Aggravated Fleeing (Valentine’s Law). Bond was set at $75,000.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
County commission reaches consensus to support classroom in new workforce center
CLAY COUNTY — Bridget Mendoza with the Clay County Economic Development Council is wearing a different hat on behalf of the Northland Workforce Development Center. She is serving as a contractor, helping with gifts and grant development.