Category: Edwardsville

Several Wyandotte County students among degree candidates at KU

Several Wyandotte County students are among the degree candidates at the University of Kansas this fall.

Some candidates participated in recognition events in December, while others will participate in the May KU commencement. Degrees will be conferred officially in January.

Degree candidates from Wyandotte County:

  • Kyle W. Boone, Bonner Springs, Doctor of Philosophy in bioengineering;
  • Luke Dercher, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in computer science;
  • Angelina Alexandra Harrison, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Arts in psychology;
  • Jennifer Ann Warren, Bonner Springs, Master of Science in homeland security: law and policy;
  • Luciano Ayrton Fasani Ortiz, Edwardsville, Bachelor of Science in computer science;
  • Jessica Alexandra Moulin, Edwardsville, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
  • Jeffrey M. Alcala, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in psychology;
  • Dua’a Akram Alwawi, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Philosophy in therapeutic science;
  • Mario Jose Arguelles, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in public administration;
  • Ragan L Armstrong Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in biochemistry;
  • Tiffany Nicole Barbosa, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
  • Stephanie Barraza, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
  • Richard E. DeVries, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Public Administration;
  • Stephanie Benicia Ellison, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Business Administration;
  • LaToya Latrice Etiobhio, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
  • John A. Green, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Business Administration;
  • Landon Hunter Griffith, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Business Administration;
  • Christina Halfacre, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
  • Aubrie Lynn Hernandez-Tavener, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
  • Angel D Hiatt, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in psychology;
  • Heidi Michelle Hild, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
  • Sydney Brenea’ Johnson, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Business in business administration;
  • Jarius O’Neil Jones, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies;
  • Lauren Liguore, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Health Services Administration;
  • Mika R. McIntosh, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in political science;
  • Natalie Kay Moon Kansas City Wyandotte Bachelor of Science in Business in accounting;
  • Elizabeth Ann Ohmes, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
  • Kamri Owens, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in psychology;
  • Lannette L. Peoples, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in applied behavioral science;
  • Alyssa Pruden, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
  • Lacy Jo Ralston, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in literature, language and writing;
  • Jorge Ramirez, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Business in accounting;
  • Dasy J. Resendiz, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean studies;
  • Lisa Sanesanong, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Science in Education;
  • Heather Santaniello, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in clinical laboratory science;
  • Claritsa Santiago, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Science in Education;
  • Shelby Leigh Slater, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Business Administration;
  • Tamra M. Stinnett, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
  • Choua Thao, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in molecular biosciences;
  • Benjamin Ray Vinson, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in information technology;
  • Kendra Dawn Williams, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
  • Jennifer Xiong, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
  • Jin Woo Yang, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in microbiology;
  • Matha Yang, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Science in Education;
  • Austin James Yoder, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in biology;
  • Zackary James Young, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Civil Engineering;
  • Tomas Zamora, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Science in homeland security: law and policy;
  • Dheni Zarate, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Journalism.

Vehicle recovered from Kansas River near Edwardsville

Police and fire vehicles responded to a report about a submerged vehicle in the Kansas River near the Edwardsville Boat Ramp today.

According to the Edwardsville police, the vehicle was reported stolen from Leavenworth County.

A tow company and the Metro Water Rescue service from Leavenworth County assisted in the recovery of the vehicle, according to Edwardsville police.

Saturday events

Edwardsville plans Autumnfest celebration
Edwardsville plans Autumnfest on Saturday, Sept. 22, near the Community Center located at 696 S. 3rd St., Edwardsville, Kansas. On the schedule for Saturday are a craft fair beginning at 10 a.m., performance by Edwardsville Elementary Choir at 11 a.m., free face painting at noon, free kids bounce house and game village at noon, food truck vendors at noon, mouse races at 1 p.m., free balloon artist at 2 pm., performance by Premiere Dance Studios at 3 p.m., performance by Mike Wheeler Band at 4 p.m., beer garden at 5 p.m., Saturday night concert featuring Matfield Green, the Dirt Bourbon Band and Canaan Cox at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.edwautumnfest.com/.

Renaissance Festival continues
The Kansas City Renaissance Festival continues on weekends through Oct. 14 at the festival grounds at 130th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. The festival is a celebration of medieval life, with such activities as jousting, contests, a royal parade, music, entertainment and food. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $22.95 per adult, $13.95 for children 5-12, $20.25 for seniors and students, and free for children 4 and younger. Discounts are available for advance tickets and group rates are available. It is open on weekends only. For more information, visit http://www.kcrenfest.com/ or call 913-721-2110.

Art program planned Saturday
An hour of drawing and coloring is planned from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the West Wyandotte Library craft room, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. The program for children and teens will include the materials for coloring pages and mandalas.

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated at South Library
The South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, is sponsoring a Hispanic Heritage Month program from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, with food and information about cultural heritage. For more information, visit https://kckpl.librarymarket.com/hispanic-heritage-celebration.

Storytelling around the campfire planned Saturday at Grinter Place
An evening of storytelling around a campfire is planned at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Grinter Place, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The event will feature a historical character portrayal of Wilbur Wright, aviation pioneer, by Bill Nicks, the site director of Grinter House. Pat Spencer of the Grinter Place Friends said the group will furnish hot dogs, and those who attend may roast hot dogs and make s’mores. The storytelling event is free to the public. Those attending may bring their own lawn chairs. After the storytelling event, the public may tour Grinter House, the oldest home in Wyandotte County, and the admission charge is $6 for adults and $3 for students. The next event for Grinter Place will be the Autumn Art event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 6, Spencer said. For more information, call 913-334-2500 or visit https://www.facebook.com/Grinter-Place-Friends-Inc-560554977327335/.

10th annual Slovenefest to be Saturday at Holy Family
Holy Family Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold its 10th annual Slovenefest on Saturday, Sept. 22, at the school grounds and at Monsignor Mejak Hall, 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Kansas. The event begins after the 4 p.m. Mass at the church, 274 Orchard St.,, Kansas City, Kansas. Hours of the festival are 5 to 10 p.m. Activities include a Slovenian dinner, food and entertainment, with booths, a silent auction and music by Hrvatski Obicaj and the Brian McCarty Band. Food will include stuffed cabbage rolls, stuffed peppers, sausage, potica and strudel, The money raised will support Holy Family Catholic Church.

Church plans ice cream social Saturday
St. Patrick Catholic parish, 1086 N. 94th St., is sponsoring an ice cream social at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. The social starts at 5 p.m. and is open to the public. There will be a Mexican dinner, Burmese Chin dinner, burgers, hot dogs, bingo, children’s games, music and other activities.