Kellie Houx

Kellie Houx

Nearly 300 homes on 2025 Spring Parade of Homes

The Spring Parade of Homes, open April 26 through May 11, offers the opportunity to see one of the largest displays of new homes in the country. Sponsored by Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling, the spring parade will feature 296 homes in six counties built by 108 of the KC area’s finest builders.

National Drug Take Back Day coming to Northland Saturday

CLAY COUNTY — Several law enforcement groups participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications, according to the DEA.

Volunteer Master Gardeners help others learn to grow

April is National Garden Month, and April 20-26 is National Volunteer Week. In Missouri, almost 3,000 volunteer Extension Master Gardeners donate their time and expertise to advance the program’s mission of “helping others learn to grow,” according to a press release.

Jewell professor honored

LIBERTY — William Jewell professor Gary Armstrong will be honored with the Alexander W. Doniphan Community Service & Leadership Award 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 in the Gano Assembly Room 222 in the Yates Gill Union at the college.