The Kansas City Police Department was established in 1874 with the appointment of the first chief of police. Since then, 34 men have already headed the police department.
Kansas City Police was one of the first law enforcement agencies to adopt a more advanced communication system. In the early 1900s, the department used the Gamewell Communication […]
The Kansas City Symphony is a symphony orchestra based in Kansas City, Missouri. It was formed in 1982 by R. Crosby Kemper, Jr after the dissolution of the Kansas City Philharmonic. Since then, the orchestra has been a major participant in the local cultural scene.
The Kansas City Symphony is composed of 80 full-time musicians who […]
The Kansas City Zoo is a 200-acre environmental and wildlife conservation institution located in Swope Park. It houses almost 1,000 animals and features exhibits with varying themes. The zoo also provides Segway personal transporter tours, animal shows, concession stands, and a gift shop.
One of the current exhibits in the Kansas City Zoo is the Discovery […]
Time Warner Cable is a cable operator in Kansas City and is currently the second largest cable provider in the United States. It offers various cable television packages, from 76 channels to more than 200 channels, as well as internet connection and digital phone. It also provides services to various business with its Business Class […]
The Kansas City School District was established way back in 1867, serving a little more than 2,000 students. Today, the district has almost 27,000 students and more than 4,000 teachers and administrators.
About 64 percent of students in the Kansas City School District are African Americans; 19 percent are Hispanics; 13 percent are Whites; and the […]
The Union Station Kansas City is one of the premier entertainment and cultural spots in the city. Apart from the Amtrak train, this landmark also features a permanent exhibit of historic rail cars, an interactive science center, restaurants, specialty shops, a theater district, and venues for various events.
The Union Station is open daily from 6 […]
The Kansas City Art Institute is a private college of fine arts and design located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the National Association of School of Arts and Design. It was also ranked as one of the top ten art schools by the US News and […]
The Kansas City Public Library is located along 10th Street. Aside from the Central Library, it also has nine branches scattered in the different parts of Kansas City. The public library is open daily, at various times depending on the branch.
Library cards are issued for free to any resident of Missouri or Kansas. The libraries […]
Country Club Plaza, the premier entertainment district in town, is home to a variety of restaurants that will satisfy the cravings of almost every palate. Whether your taste ranges from Italian to Chinese cuisines, seafood dishes, or grilled specialties, you can always find something to suit you in the row of dining areas at Country […]
Crown Center is a commercial district located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. This 85-acre area houses a shopping center, two hotels, a residential complex, office spaces, retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. It is also home to the global headquarters of Hallmark Cards, the largest manufacturer of greeting cards in the country.
Hallmark has been in […]