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The Chiefs, Royals, JaCo drama explained

A timeline of the Chiefs, Royals, and Jackson County stadium drama
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Well, they really threw us a curve ball today.

After multiple potential Royals ballpark sites, a stadium sales tax extension request, offers for the teams to move elsewhere, Jackson County legislature delays, a joint statement, and approval of the ordinance for the April ballot... the will-they-or-won’t-they saga seemed to culminate today with a signed agreement committing the teams to KCMO.

But then — Jackson County Executive Frank White vetoed the ordinance, and now we’re back to first base.

The Timeline

Nov. 15, 2022 | Royals owner John Sherman penned a letter to fans telling them their days at the K were numbered. By the end of its lease in 2031, Kaufman Stadium would be 60 years old. Since renovations wouldn’t cut it, “a new home would be a far better investment.”

Aug. 22, 2023 | House Hunters: Ballpark — The Royals released renderings of their top two locations: North Kansas City + the East Village. While waiting for the final word, our readers overwhelming wanted the latter.

Nov. 17, 2023 | Radio silence. The season ends without a word. Then a dark horse appears — a third, previously-considered site reemerges: the former KC Star Printing Pavilion in the Crossroads Arts District.

Dec. 12, 2023 | Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca held a town hall to discuss the future of the Chiefs + Royals. Long story short, the teams will likely leave if we don’t give them what they want.

Dec. 14, 2023 | Jackson County Chair Daron McGee proposed an extension of the existing 3/8-cent stadium sales tax for the April ballot. Voters would get to decide to fund the new stadium + renovations for another 40 years.
3 more points + what's next?
Asked
 

When do the current leases at Truman Sports Complex end?
A. 2025
B. 2031
C. 2040
D. 2062
 
Events
Friday, Jan. 19
  • Olathe Job Fair | Friday, Jan. 19, Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Connect virtually and interview with top employers in the area.
  • Kansas City Startups to Watch | Friday, Jan. 19 | 1-5 p.m. | Henry W. Bloch School of Management, 5110 Cherry St., KCMO | $5-$10 | Take notes on growing your own business with a seminar + reception lead by local entrepreneurs.
  • New Gym Equipment Informational Session | Friday, Jan. 19 | 1-2 p.m. | Free | Hillcrest Community Center, 10401 Hillcrest Rd., KCMO | Learn about unfamiliar equipment + what benefits they provide.
  • Cirque Carmen: Troupe Vertigo | Friday, Jan. 19-Sunday, Jan. 21 | Times vary | Kauffman Center, KCMO | $44-$84 | Witness stunning physical feats choreographed into works of art, as your imagination twists and soars.
Saturday, Jan. 20
  • Roots KC Vintage Clothing Market | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 12-5 p.m. | Roots KC Zona Rosa, 7102 NW 86th Terrace, KCMO | Free | Shop vintage clothing from local vendors and sip on free drinks to raise money for the KC Center for Inclusion.*
Sunday, Jan. 21
  • Searching the Psyche Through Cinema: Blade Runner | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St., KCMO | Free | Enjoy a screening of the classic film followed by a discussion led by psychoanalyst Ryan Allison + screenwriter Ayah Abdul-Rauf.
  • Patronus Paint & Sip | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St., Weston, MO | $45 | You’ll create a beautiful blueish wooded scene featuring a gleaming Patronus — no guarantee it will lead you to a Horcrux though.
  • Chinese New Year Gala | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 7 p.m. | Midwest Trust Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | $10-$15 | Celebrate the year of the dragon with singing, dancing, and other talents from both traditional and contemporary Asian culture.
Monday, Jan. 22
  • Horsefeather Social Reopening | Monday, Jan. 22 | 5:30-11 p.m. | Loews Kansas City Hotel, 1515 Wyandotte St., KCMO | One of KC’s popular outdoor bars reopens for the season, featuring drinks, bites, and Instagram-worthy views.
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News Notes
Open
  • Independence’s new one-stop shop for career learning is now open. The $1 billion EastGate Commerce Center will service both Fort Osage School District high school students + Independence adults seeking employment. Their goal? Keep residents working within city limits. (KMBC)
Eat
  • Help yourself to another bowl at Aoyama Ramen’s new Shawnee location (13225 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.). The noodle joint joins the original Olathe digs in serving ramen, rice bowls + other small plates, like Japanese street corn. (Johnson County Post)
Concert
  • Leavenworth native Melissa Etheridge is returning to her roots with a Starlight concert on Wednesday, July 31. The superstar will be joined by fellow singer-songwriter Jewel. Ticket presale, starting at $41.75, is available now.
Opening
  • Kick off your snow shoes and put your feet up, the new Sojourn Spa is opening on the Plaza tomorrow. Experience its signature services, saunas and more, with special attention paid to ADA accessibility.
Announced
  • We know you missed it, that mouthwatering anticipation that is Teal Tuesday. Food/drink announcements are back with a new Ruby Jean’s Juicery partnership. Enjoy its signature juices, healthy snacks + acai bowls at CPKC Stadium this spring.
Coming Soon
  • A new art center is leaving its mark on Overland Park. Hawaii Fluid Art (7241 W. 80th St.) will feature a retail space of local artwork alongside classes teaching everything from traditional painting to resin tumbler making. The joint store + studio anticipates a spring opening. (Johnson County Post)
Finance
  • Erasing interest on purchases and balance transfers into 2025 can really make a difference. Throw in no annual fee, and there’s no wonder why thousands are lining up for these cards.*
 
Read

📕 Checkout the hottest library books of 2023

Steamy romances top JoCo Library’s hottest books of 2023
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813.085... the Dewey Decimal System number to find “Amish Vampire” or “Brewery Owner Intrigue” romance novels at your local library.

These bodice-ripping love stories (okay, not really those ones, though they are entirely real genres) have topped the checkout charts for a while now — including the Johnson County Library’s hottest books of 2023.

Adult fiction’s steamy finalists

Looks like the Paris of the Plains may be giving the City of Love a run for its money.
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“The 5-Minute Gratitude Journal.” Written by happiness and relationship coach Dr. Sophia Godkin, this journal inspires gratitude with prompts to answer every day — and it only takes five minutes.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Madison
From the editor
Charmaine and I made some 2024 predictions in a recent article and my trend forecast featuring Kansas City Katz merch garnered over 600 clicks.

This started me on a Katz deep dive, but I cannot, for the life of me, find anything about the aforementioned defunct Ban Johnson baseball league team.

So please, dust off your gloves and throw any old memories or newspaper clippings my way — I’ll be sure to share the credit in next week’s article.
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