Plus, KC's bikeability score.
 
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🌎 Sister from another mister

Say hey to the 12 cities that call themselves Kansas City’s sisters
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The Sister Cities International Bridge flies all our friends’ flags. | Photo by KCMO Parks and Recreation
Have you ever wondered about those fluttering flags on the pedestrian bridge at Brush Creek? We have the answers.

These flags represent the 12 cities around the globe that Kansas City recognizes as sister cities, aka cities with whom KC has formal partnerships.

These sisterhoods began in 1967, when President Eisenhower partnered with local civic leaders to create affiliations around the world.

Here’s when we linked up with each of our sisters:
  • 1967, Seville, Spain
  • 1972, Kurashiki, Japan
  • 1973, Morelia, Mexico
  • 1974, Freetown, Sierra Leonne
  • 1978, Tainan, Taiwan
  • 1989, Xi’an, China
  • 1991, Guadalajara, Mexico
  • 1993, Hannover, Germany
  • 1993, Port Hartcourt, Nigeria
  • 1995, Arusha, Tanzania
  • 1998, Ramla, Israel
  • 2017, Yan’an, China
Each sister city has a corresponding organization in KC. The activities these councils perform include civic involvement, cultural exchanges, business, and educational programming.

You can learn more about our sister cities from the Kansas City Sister Cities Association.
Events
Thursday, Aug. 17
Friday, Aug. 18
  • Summer Concert Series | Friday, Aug. 18-Saturday, Sept. 2 | 7-9 p.m. | Ward Parkway Center, 8600 Ward Pkwy., Kansas City, MO | Free | Check out local artists ranging from jazz and classic rock to Irish and indie.
  • Local Laughs | Friday, Aug. 18, Friday, Sept. 15 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Leavenworth Local Hotel, 600 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS | Free | Get your giggle on at this local comedy show.
Saturday, Aug. 19
Sunday, Aug. 20
  • Art Garden KC | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Berkley Riverfront Park | Free | Shop handcrafted local works from KC makers every Sunday.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Biz
  • We’ll take another scoop. Betty Rae’s Ice Cream is opening a new shop — at 10470 S. Ridgeview Rd., Olathe, KS. This comes shortly after the company was bought by Matt Shatto of Shatto Milk. The shop’s third store expects an early fall open. (Shawnee Mission Post)
Development
  • The University of Kansas released new renderings and a video of its upcoming KU Gateway District Project. The $335 million plan includes a new stadium, year-round facilities, and nearby dining and retail. Construction is set to begin in December. (Kansas City Business Journal)
Civic
  • It’s time to land this plane. Johnson County’s 81-year-old, World War II era air traffic control tower will be replaced by the New Century Air Center. The county commission started by approving a design contract for $600,200. The project will cost ~$15 million. (Shawnee Mission Post)
Festival
  • Summer is drawing to a close, but we’re not done celebrating yet. Colonial Gardens (27610 E. Wyatt Rd., Blue Springs, MO) will host its first ever Flower Festival this Saturday, Aug. 19. Attendees can expect flower picking, crafting, and livestock tours. The party lasts 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and costs $7.
Ranking
  • Kansas City, MO was ranked No. 5 in Zumper’s list of “The Most Pet-Friendly Cities for Renters.” KCMO scored well on parks per capita, pet-friendly apartments, and affordable vet care. We think we deserve a treat and a belly rub for that.
Announced
  • Kansas City Current has found its official charity partner. The United Way of Greater Kansas City will help the womens’ soccer team plug deeper into the local community. More information on how the public can get involved will be shared soon.
Correction
  • Rewind. Yesterday we told you Port KC approved $800 million in bonds to create a mixed-use neighborhood at Berkley Riverfront, but the decision is not official yet. A Port KC committee recommended approval, so now the board of commissioners will put it to a final vote.
Outdoors

🚲 Have a wheely good time

How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Kansas City?
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It’s time to put the pedal to the metal. | Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels
Kansas City, MO scored a 35 out of 100 on Walk Score’s bikeability meter — and a 28 in KCK — deeming it a “somewhat bikeable” city. Our score is determined by four components: bike lanes, hills, destinations and connectivity, and bicycle mode share. Wondering what all that means? Let’s bike it out.

How can we boost our score? 🚲

Several groups in our city are already taking steps (er, pedals?) toward becoming more pedestrian-friendly. But the top way to increase the bikeability of our city is — you guessed it — by biking more. We can boost our community score by learning more about biking in our city or joining one of these local groups:
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Charmaine
From the editor
Fun fact about me: I have one sister. She’s six years older than me and named Candice. I’ve called her “Candy” or “Candied Yams” since we were kids. She lovingly teases me back and calls me “Champagne.”
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