Cowtown Conversations

We will have a discussion with Mr. Carl Boyd, Author, Educator and Community Activist about events occuring in Kansas City, Mo. The post Conversation With Carl Boyd, Educator, Author and Community Activist appeared first on KKFI .

Section 162.492 of the Missouri Revised Statutes mandates that the Kansas City Public School Board be reduced from nine members to seven.  The Statute further establishes that the Kansas City Board […] The post Discussion on KCPS Board Redistricting Process appeared first on KKFI .

Opioid abuse, addiction, and overdoses are serious public health problems in the United States. Join us as we have a conversation with Dr. Doug Burgess of Truman Medical Center.  Dr. […] The post Conversation about opioid and opioid addiction with Dr. Doug Burgess of Truman Medical Center appeared first on KKFI .

A discussion on race and diversity in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area with Dr. Seth Hunter, Director of Communities Creating Opportunities or CCO. Communities Creating Opportunities mission is to organize […] The post Conversation on Race and diversity in Kansas City with Dr. Seth Hunter of Communities Creating Opportunities appeared first on KKFI .

Kansas City Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation KC CASE’s has been convened for the purpose of abolishing commercial sexual exploitation in Kansas City. We believe this goal is possible in the […] The post Conversation with representatives from Kansas City Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation or KC CASE appeared first on KKFI .

United Services Community Action Agency (USCAA) is a private non-profit; incorporated in December 1978 to serve the low-income citizens of Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties in Missouri. USCAA provides both […] The post Conversation with Community Action Agency formerly United Services Community Action Agency appeared first on KKFI .

We will have a conversation with Mr. Dustin Shepherd, Vice President of Renovation Lending at Guaranteed Rate NMLS#260770 and Mrs. Tenesia Sanders, Broker, Keys Realty Group Inc about how to […] The post Conversation with Dustin Shepherd, Vice President of Renovation Lending and Tenesia Sanders-Looney, Broker Keys Realty Group appeared first on KKFI .

Join us as we talk with Mr. Richard March, Producing Manager Mortgage Market, NMLS#499597, BMO Harris Bank and Mrs. Venita Fain-Siffre of Chartwell Realty about How to Find and Finance […] The post Conversation with Mr. Richard March, Producing Manager Mortgage Market #499597, BMO Harris Bank and Mrs. Venita Fain-Siffre of Chartwell Realty appeared first on KKFI .

Small Dollar Loans We believe in fair access to affordable loans that help people improve their financial situation. Before you consider a high interest rate loan, see if you’re an […] The post Alternatives to Payday Loans with Becky Gripp of NextStepKC appeared first on KKFI .

Exceeds Expectations, Inc. is an organization determined to transform lives by educating and inspiring hands on financial literacy.  We take time to get to know who you are and where you are trying […] The post Saving Money with Mrs. Marilyn Chappell of Exceeds Expectations appeared first on KKFI .

Exceeds Expectations, Inc. is an organization determined to transform lives by educating and inspiring hands on financial literacy.  We take time to get to know who you are and where you are trying […] The post Straight Talk about Credit with Mrs. Marilyn Chappell of Exceeds Expectations appeared first on KKFI .

We will be having a conversation with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Gentry Cobb on how to talk with your children about problems that may be having at school, bullying and […] The post Conversation with Gentry Cobb, LCSW Truman Lakewood appeared first on KKFI .

The Parks and Recreation department will be discussing the LIFE X Program. The life X program is designed increase the life expectancy in neighborhoods that have a lower life expectancy […] The post Kansas City Parks and Recreation discusses the LIFE X Program appeared first on KKFI .

The mission of Kansas City Community Gardens is to assist low-income households and community groups in the Kansas City metropolitan area to produce vegetables and fruit from garden plots located […] The post Conversation with Kansas City Community Garden appeared first on KKFI .

NHS has three distinct departments: Real Estate Development, Homebuyer Education and Counseling, and Community Relations. Real Estate Development acquires and rehabilitates homes in various states of disrepair and gives them […] The post Neighborhood Housing Service of Kansas City appeared first on KKFI .

Have you ever wondered what it’s like inside of a Tactical Squad armored vehicle? Or how crime scene investigators dust for fingerprints? Or what kind of firearms training officers go […] The post Discussion about Kansas City Citizens Police Academy with Angela McCune appeared first on KKFI .

Neighborhood leaders and advocates provide an important network of engaged citizens. However, neighborhoods often lack capacity, technical assistance, and the resources to implement local plans and improve their area. The UMKC Department of […] The post Discussion with Center For Neighborhoods Dina Newman appeared first on KKFI .

Join us for a discussion with Sgt Jacob Becchina of the Kansas City Police to discuss a new program called WATCH KC. Once registered with WatchKC, camera locations will be […] The post Discussion on WATCH KC with Sgt. Becchina of KCPD appeared first on KKFI .

People in the Kansas City area are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes, with thousands of people suffering from the disease locally. Many others have diabetes and don’t know it. […] The post Discussion On Diabetes with Truman Diabetes Nurse Educator Connie Kleinbeck, R.N. appeared first on KKFI .

Alzheimer’s is a disease that attacks the brain. It is the most common form of dementia. The post Discussion with Alzheimer’s Association appeared first on KKFI .

A discussion on heart health with the American Heart Association volunteer Kelly Stanze, who was diagnosed with high blood pressure at the young age of 26. Heart disease is the […] The post Heart Health with the American Heart Association appeared first on KKFI .

Prenatal care is the health care you get while you are pregnant. Take care of yourself and your baby by: Getting early prenatal care. If you know you’re pregnant, or think you […] The post Prenatal healthcare and its importance on child development appeared first on KKFI .

Exceeds Expectations, Inc. is an organization determined to transform lives by educating and inspiring hands on financial literacy.  We take time to get to know who you are and where you are trying […] The post Exceeds Expectations with Marilyn Chappell appeared first on KKFI .

The mission of the Women’s Business Center is to develop, counsel and mentor women in all stages of business development and growth. We do this through classes, seminars, peer roundtables, […] The post Women’s Business Center – Brandi Stitt appeared first on KKFI .

A discussion with Professor Jomella Watson-Thompson of the University of Kansas and Deputy Chief Tyrone Garner of the Kansas City Kansas Police Department on the new 1.4 Million dollar grant to […] The post KCK Youth Violence Prevention Project Grant appeared first on KKFI .