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Dairy Queen Franchiser Takes KC Store to Court
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The owners of the iconic "old landmark" Dairy Queen in Independence at 2635 Independence Ave. are being sued for violation of minimum standards. Esther McMurray began working there in 1966 as day manager, and later she and her husband purchased the business in 1980. This DQ has operated in this location for over 45 years. Includes photo of the building and Mrs. McMurray.
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2011-09-02
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Newspaper Article
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Plant Avoids Superfund List
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"The Bannister Federal Complex, where nuclear bomb parts are manufactured, will not be placed on a special Superfund cleanup list, regulators told The Star." It is believed that the agreement "will allow the complex to clean up the hundreds of chemicals that have been spilled at the site over years." Bomb parts for nuclear weapons have been built at the Bannister complex since the 1940s. The plant is operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies.
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Date
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2011-09-02
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Newspaper Article
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Expert: Economy Staggers Animal Health Industry
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Article about the Kansas City region being a part of the "so-called Animal Health Corridor, a region between Manhattan and Columbia." This past year has seen a decline in veterinarian office visits and lack of investment in the sector, due in part to the poor economy.
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Date
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2011-09-02
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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A True Friend of Education
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Tribute to James Coen of Blue Springs who taught history at Fort Osage High School for many years and later served 13 years on the Blue Springs, Missouri, school board. Coen died August 6, 2011.
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Date
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2011-09-02
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Many New Dynamics Face School District Leadership
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Article about Dr. R. Stephen Green being named the interim superintendent of schools, after John Covington's abrupt resignation. Dr. Green had served as president and chief executive officer of Kauffman Scholars, Inc.
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Date
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2011-09-02
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Newspaper Article
