08.08.2023

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40º | Rain/snow mix | 98% chance of rain |
Sunrise: 7:37 a.m. | Sunset: 5:12 p.m.

🍦Let’s get straight to the pint

Here are three local ice cream shops recommended by our readers

These Death Cups are to die for. | Photo by Sweet EMOtion KC

Recently, we highlighted locally-owned ice cream shops across the KC metro. Y’all loved it so much that you wrote in telling us more local sweet shops that deserved highlighting. Here are the top three recommendations we received.

Coming in at No. 3 is Sweet EMOtion KC (1312 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO) which specializes in dairy-free, oat milk soft serve. Flavors rotate every week and are inspired by emo songs + bands.

The No. 2 spot goes to High Hopes Ice Cream (5536 Troost Ave. A, KCMO). It carries all the classic flavors along with some creative renditions like Mango Chamoy, Black Sesame, and Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake.

“We tried High Hopes ice cream the other day and YOU MUST TOO!! It’s such a hidden little gem and has DELICIOUS flavors and texture!!!” — Kenton and SaraAnne

summersalt ice cream co icecream — Ice cream so good that it’ll make you do summersaults.
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Photo by Summersalt Ice Cream Co.

And the No. 1 local ice cream shop we received messages about was Summersalt Ice Cream Co. in Corinth Square (4051 Somerset Dr., Prairie Village, KS).

The three-year-old chef-owned shop centers homemade ice cream and baked goods designed to complement its cold offerings. Plus, it sources ingredients like vanilla locally.

Did we miss your fav? Let us know.

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 8

Yoga at the Zoo | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, Kansas City, MO | $20 | Support conservation while doing yoga on the zoo’s camel deck.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

End of Summer Bash | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 4-6 p.m. | Franklin Park, 8706 Roe Ave., Prairie Village, KS | Free | Let the kiddos play amidst clouds of magical foam while enjoying ice cream from Betty Rae’s.
Backyard Sustainable Watercolor | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Slow Motion Goods, 1659 Summit St., Kansas City, MO | $25 | Use paper waste and scrapped paint to make simple modern watercolor prints using techniques taught by founder Hayley Besheer Santell.

Thursday, Aug. 10

Three Sister’s Soup | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $12 | Taught by Chef Melissa Garrett, learn to make the indigenous dish “Three Sister’s Soup” while learning its history.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Transit

Hop on the bus, Gus. A new bus route connecting Lenexa City Center and Mission Transit Center launched yesterday. Route 487 drives through Overland Park and Prairie Village, connecting to the 87th Street corridor + Route 495. Buses run every hour, Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-8 p.m. (KSHB)

Arts

Kansas City Ballet will reopen its south location at 9415 Nall Ave., Ste. 100, Prairie Village, KS. On Friday, August 18 at 8:30 a.m., a grand opening + open house will commemorate its $2.1 million expansion, which comes with additional classes for adults and kids, plus inclusive spaces. (KCUR)

Ranked

Four KC Metro hospitals made the 2023-2024 U.S. News Best Hospitals list. The University of Kansas Hospital, Saint Luke’s Hospital of KC, NKC Hospital, and Saint Luke’s East Hospital received honors for factors including clinical outcomes, levels of nursing care, and patient experience.

Number

The Royals had a seven-game win streak. This number may not seem like a big deal, but it is. It’s been 116 years since this last happened. That was back when the Country Club Plaza district was still swampland and Teddy Roosevelt was president. (The Kansas City Star)

Coming Soon

An ex-Taco Bell is being converted into Alberdo’s Mexican Fresh. Located at 5650 Hedge Lane Terrace, Shawnee, KS, the restaurant will offer all-day breakfast, more than two dozen combos, and desserts. No opening date has been announced. (Shawnee Mission Post)

Watch

Patrick Mahomes can’t be stopped (but you already knew that). The Chiefs posted this peek into training camp showing the QB hitting Skyy Moore with a behind-the-back pass.

Health

Clinical trials are how new treatments are developed. By the time the treatment reaches an individual, scientists have already spent years developing it. The University of Kansas Cancer Center shares five things you may not know about clinical trials — all important things to consider if you’re interested in participating in one.*

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

Last weekend, I attended the Heart of America Hot Dog Festival for the first time. I’m not even a hot dog person but doggone it I had a blast. I’ll post some of my experience on our Instagram.

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