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Gladfest fun

Anna Faltermeier/Sun Tribune

Little Miss contestant Rylee Grossman, 3, waits with her mother, Jennifer Grossman, to go onstage for the Little Miss competition Friday, Oct. 3, at the Gladfest in downtown Gladstone. Several youngsters went onstage to show off their talents in front of an audience as part of the competition.

Maple Park turns woods into classrooms

With the help of volunteers and a grant from a builder’s supply warehouse, some dangerous woods near Maple Park Middle School are being steadily

Cummings challenges district to ‘stay ahead of the curve’

Eight months away from retirement, North Kansas City Schools Superintendent Tom Cummings has

delivered his final state of the district assessment.

Several hundred community members were on hand to hear Cummings speak during the 2008 North

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North Education Guide

School's almost out. Summer is the time for kids to have fun, but it's also a great time to keep your kids sharp and prepared for school next fall. Sun Tribune Newspapers' Summer Education Guide gives you tips on how to keep your kids active, entertained and educated this summer, regardless of their age.

Life in the Northland

The Northland is thriving. Business is booming, and there’s a lot to do from parks to theater and in between. Check it out in our annual Life in the Northland magazine.