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Stay cool with 20 locally-owned ice cream shops in Kansas City
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I love you so matcha, ice cream. (That’s actually the name of this flavor.) | Photo by KCtoday
Summer is in full swing. If you’re looking to cool down with some sweat treats, check out these 24 tasty ice cream shops churned in the KC metro.

Betty Rae’s Ice Cream, multiple locations | Try new flavors every time you bop by and peruse the rotating menu.

Bingbox Snow Cream Co., multiple locations | This cheeky, square-themed shop specializes in Korean snow cream, a dessert that mixes shaved ice with ice cream.

CHILL in the Village, 6966 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS | Enjoy frozen yogurt, ice cream, cookie sandwiches, and custom-blended frozen drinks.

Clinton’s Soda Fountain, 100 W. Maple Ave., Independence, MO | First opened in 1988 and fit with a checkerboard floor, red bar stools, classic sodas and, of course, ice cream.

Cookies and Creamery, 533 E. Red Bridge Rd., KCMO | Make sweet memories with the array of “Creamwiches,” speciality popcorn, cotton candy, and flavored milks.

Creative Culture DIY Studio & Milkshake Bar, multiple locations | Enjoy milkshakes while crafting your own creations in this ice cream shop’s DIY craft studio spaces.

Fairway Creamery, 5938 Mission Rd., Fairway, KS | Chomp on donuts with your ice cream and wash them both down with coffee.

The Flying Cow Gelato Shop, multiple locations | Enjoy less fat + more flavor with this gelato, made fresh daily.

Freezing Moo, multiple locations | These Thai fried ice cream rolls also come in dairy-free and vegan options.

Fountain City Scoops & Floats, 419 Main St., KCMO | Sixteen different ice creams and 1,000+ sodas mean that you can create endless float flavors.

Frozen Gold, 4144 Pennsylvania Ave., KCMO | With its neon lights and swanky furniture, this is likely the most vibe-y ice cream shop you’ll visit.

The Golden Scoop, 9540 Nall Ave., Overland Park, KS | Enjoy all the classic flavors at this biz focused on employing people with disabilities.
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Events
Wednesday, July 26
  • Jam Night | Wednesday, July 26 | 8 p.m. | Jerry’s Bait Shop, 13412 Santa Fe Trail Dr., Lenexa, KS | Free | Bring your whole band, go solo, or just sit back and listen to this open jam night.
Thursday, July 27
  • Bliss Books and Wine x KCtoday | Bliss Books and Wine, 3502 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO | Thursday, July 27 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Free entry | Sip on a special summer sangria at this happy hour.
Friday, July 28
  • Coffee House & Poetry: The Art of Spoken Word | Friday, July 28 | 3-6 p.m. | The Black Archives of Kansas Mid-America, Inc., 1722 E. 17th Ter., Kansas City, MO | Free | Kansas City’s best poets, spoken word artists, and storytellers gather for coffee, pastries, juice, + inspiration.
  • Fourth Fridays Art Walk | Friday, July 28, Friday, Aug. 25 | 5-8 p.m. | Downtown Lee’s Summit, MO | Free | Check out artist pop-ups and showcases inside Downtown Lee’s Summit businesses.
Saturday, July 29
  • Dream Time Princess Ball | Saturday, July 29 | 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | The Loretto, 111 W. 39th St., Kansas City, MO | $15-$35 | Join Dream Time Princess Events at this one-of-a-kind ball with unique performances, backdrops, and keepsakes for your princess.
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Drink

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One of our favorites: Methodical Coffee, perfect for those looking for complex and original flavor profiles. | Photo via Methodical Coffee + Six & Main
Put down the chain coffee and cozy up to these thoughtfully crafted coffee brands. Plus, get 20% off your first purchase.

Stop and smell the roses: Methodical Coffee’s Pink Lady
  • Tastes bright and chocolatey
Fuel your creative fire: Blanchard’s Midnight Oil
  • Tastes dark and sweet
Revitalize your whole body: a|dash’s Ashwagandha-Infused Cold Brew
  • Tastes smooth and earthy
Invite quiet focus: Loveland Coffee’s Guatemala Decaf K-Cups
  • Tastes full-bodied and caramelly
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News Notes
Eat
  • Let’s roll. Kata Nori — located at 404 E. 18th St. — will be Kansas City’s first rolled sushi bar. Expected to open in late August, the East Crossroads biz features a 24-seat U-shaped bar, allowing optimal viewing as chefs roll sushi fresh per order. (Kansas City Mag)
Concert
  • Welcome to the Red Kingdom. Tech N9ne will perform at the Chiefs Training Camp’s “Red Rally” on Saturday, July 29. Head to Civic Park in St. Joseph from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for inflatables, merchandise, and food + drink options. A pre-rally starts at 1 p.m. (FOX4)
Try This
  • Previously invite-only, now the KMRA Tasting Club is open to the public. Reservations of $180-$200 allow you to enjoy a themed, avant-garde dinner of 8-10 courses, drink pairings, and desserts while highlighting local biz. Email KRMA for reservations. (Kansas City Mag)
Health
  • Johnson County’s 2025 Community Health Improvement Plan needs residents to weigh in. A survey about living in the county is available now through Monday, Aug. 31. Complete the survey and you will be entered to win a $100 gift card. (Shawnee Mission Post)
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Weather

☀️ Hello sunshine

What to expect with the heatwave coming through Kansas City
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It’s getting hot in here, KC. | Photo by @kansasdroneguy
This summer was predicted to be hotter than average. Now, a prediction-confirming heatwave is passing through the Southwest and making its Midwestern debut.

You likely noticed high temperatures and humidity yesterday, as heat indexes reached 100 degrees. The trend will continue through Tuesday, Aug. 1.

From Wednesday, July 26-Friday, July 29 temperatures will reach 100+ degrees during the day. At night, temperatures are expected to hover in the 80s. Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 will be in the high 90s during the day, high 80s at night.

On Monday, July 31 and Tuesday, Aug. 1, daytime temperatures will return to the 100s. Then the heat wave begins to break, with temperatures gradually falling into the 80s.

Need a place to cool off during the heatwave? Check out United Way of Kansas City’s directory of cooling centers across the KC metro.
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Today’s edition by:
Charmaine
From the editor
There were so many ice cream shops I didn’t know about until now. Maybe I should do an ice cream tour on Instagram. Seems like it would be fun — and tasty.
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