The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring 3,000 temporary workers in the Kansas City area for the 2010 census.
The Sugar Creek Board of Aldermen held off on passing an ordinance that would restrict semi-trucks driving down Sterling Avenue and Kentucky Road.
As I entered Big Bob’s Outlet at 3920 S. Noland Road in Independence, I was immediately taken aback by the size of this retail store, about 12,500 square feet on two levels. The next surprise came as I was greeted with a warm, cordial “Hello, How are you?” Later while I was interviewing Charlie King, flooring specialist, he explained that they call this “crown the customer” and the company really wants the customer to feel at home.
I certainly did.
Dale Brendel, The Examiner’s longtime executive editor, has been promoted to a new position, general manager of The Leavenworth Times.
A Blue Springs man won $208,274 in the Missouri Lottery’s Show Me Cash jackpot from the Jan. 28 drawing.
After closing in winter 2009, Betty’s Family Dining in Blue Springs quietly celebrated reopening its doors under new ownership on Jan. 25. Located in the Plaza Center strip mall at 15th Street and U.S. 40, the home of the big pork tenderloin – and onion rings – had been a family dining staple for 30 years.
Brad and Angel Mallen are the owners of Trouser Mouse, a Blue Springs bar and grill that features local and national music acts five nights a week. Having owned the Mouse for almost seven years, the couple says they both grew up working in clubs downtown, and opening this business gave them a chance to put their best foot forward in their community.
George Gilkey, Blue Springs resident, presents Michael C. Tarry, major gifts officer of the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Red Cross, with a check for $300 for the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund from the employees at the Blue Springs location of IBS Industries, Inc.
