20th Anniversary: A special milestone for Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA)
This year marks a special milestone for Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA): our 20th anniversary in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. For two decades, this creative hub has been home to our headquarters and The Culture Lab, our space for experiments, exhibitions, and events. Traveling exhibitions for our national program, ExhibitsUSA, also frequently launch their tours here.To wrap up our fiscal year, this edition spotlights Kathy Dowell, our director of Arts and Humanities Programming. Kathy brings a
2025 Commerce Trust Economic & Market Midyear Outlook
Cooling Economy | Counting on Resilience The economic momentum seen at the start of the year did not last after a collision of headwinds quickly transformed the market. As we watch impacts of the tariffs play out alongside rising inflation and a diminishing dollar, recession risk looms, but may be kept in check for now. The United States’ status as a safe haven for global capital has come under scrutiny. Equities are facing a challenging environment with sustained market volatility and a pullback
Summertime with Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council
INC This WeekYouth summer camp is every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30-2pm. Tuesday at 6pm is the Comprehensive Arts Institute Music rehearsal. Wednesday, July 2nd is chess club at 4:30pm and Family Yoga at 5:30pm. At 6:00pm, Ivanhoe is cohosting a Community Potluck and Game Night with Next Step Ministries. Open to the public — bring a dish or drink to share and enjoy in the fun! Legal Aid beneficiary deed and property tax support is available every Thursday of the month. Due to the 4th of July
Heartland Special Needs Foundation, Inc. Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting the Special Needs Community with a New Name and Renewed Vision
Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseHeartland Special Needs Foundation, Inc. Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting the Special Needs Community with a New Name and Renewed VisionOverland Park, KS – 6/06/2025 – Special Needs Assured, Inc. a dedicated not-for-profit organization supporting individuals with special needs, is proud to announce its rebranding and renaming as Heartland Special Needs Foundation. While the name may have changed, the organization's mission remains steadfast: to provide funding for
YMCA of Greater Kansas City to Celebrate 165 Years of Impact at Fundraiser
Cause for Celebration event on September 20, 2025, to raise $500,000 for vital community programs and services. Kansas City, Mo. (June 10, 2025) — The YMCA of Greater Kansas City will mark 165 years of serving the Kansas City community with a high-impact fundraiser, Cause for Celebration: 165 Years of Impact, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Overland Park Convention Center. The event aims to raise $500,000 to support life-changing Y programs across the metro, including swim lessons to prevent
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Expands Across Kansas City Metro to Serve More Cancer Survivors
Kansas City, Mo. (June 5, 2025) — The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is expanding its transformative LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA cancer survivorship program, bringing life-changing support to even more individuals and families across the metro. New program sites will launch later this year at the Cleaver Family YMCA and Kirk Family YMCA, building on the success of current offerings at the Olathe Family YMCA, Platte County Community Center South, Platte County Community Center North and the Atchison Family
Accounting Today Ranks RSM No. 5 on List of 2025 Top 100 Firms
CHICAGO – (April 29, 2025) – Accounting Today released its 2025 Top 100 Firms list last month, ranking RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market – No. 5 on the list. This is the 19th consecutive year RSM has received this ranking on the annual list. The “Planting the Seeds of Growth” section of Accounting Today’s special report states that the largest firms in the profession are incorporating a variety of elements into their overall growth
ICE Studios School of Dance featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show for nonprofit mentorship work
Kansas City’s own ICE Studios School of Dance was spotlighted on national television when Kelly Clarkson surprised dance instructor Isha Williams for her inspiring nonprofit mission in February 2025. ICE STUDIOS offers affordable classes in hip-hop, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and acrobatics. Focused on inner-city youth, ICE Studios blends technique training with mentorship, scholarships, and community outreach. The feature emphasized the transformational power of dance through mentorship and
