Medical clinic, church team up to provide fresh food for residents

Mercy and Truth Medical Missions joined with Church of the Resurrection’s Mobile Food Pantry to serve 34 families or 165 individuals on Tuesday. They distributed approximately 1,386 pounds of food. They will be returning to offer free food again from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 at Mercy and Truth Clinic, 721 N. 31st St., Kansas City, Kansas. The vehicle was in the parking lot at the clinic. (Photo from Anne Rauth, Mercy and Truth Clinic)
Volunteers inside the mobile food pantry were ready to assist residents. Shoppers waited outside the mobile food pantry until it was their time to shop. (Photo from Anne Rauth)
Inside the food truck were many fresh produce options, along with milk, eggs and butter. Families could shop and pick their own items at no cost. “We are really thankful for this partnership with Church of the Resurrection and are excited that they will be coming once a month to help our patients and neighbors,” said Anne Rauth with Mercy and Truth. (Photo from Anne Rauth)

Amphitheater in Bonner Springs asking concert-goers to arrive early for COVID protocols

The Azura Amphitheater, formerly Sandstone, in Bonner Springs is asking concert-goers to arrive early on Wednesday, Sept. 22, for the concert by Glass Animals. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours is required.

A mandatory COVID-19 screening will be in place for fans, according to the announcement. The concert is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.

Glass Animals has mandated a COVID-19 protocol for fans attending the concert. Fans need to get to the venue and be in line for entry much earlier than usual, as the screening process will take more time, according to the announcement.

All fans attending the concert must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the show in order to enter the venue, according to the announcement. It can be a physical paper copy or a snapshot on their mobile device, along with a matching photo ID.

Proof of vaccination must show that fans are fully vaccinated, and are 14 days past the final dose of the vaccine.

Proof of negative COVID test must be taken within 72 hours of the show, and must be professionally administered by a physician, clinic or pharmacy. At-home or self-administered test results will not be accepted, according to the announcement.

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Monarchs celebrate championship

The Kansas City Monarchs’ Gaby Guerrero, who was the MVP of the American Association league Finals series, signed autographs on jerseys during a celebration event Tuesday morning at The Legends Lawn in Kansas City, Kansas. The Monarchs won the championship on Monday night with an 8-1 victory over Fargo-Moorhead at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

Mayor David Alvey spoke at a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
The championship trophy was on display at a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

Mayor David Alvey and Monarchs’ owner Mark Brandmeyer at a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Monarchs’ manager Joe Calfapietra, second from left, at a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
At a celebration for the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday at the Legends Lawn, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Monarchs’ MVP Gaby Guerrero addressed the crowd at a victory celebration Tuesday at The Legends Lawn in Kansas City, Kansas. (Video by Steve Rupert)
Monarchs’ manager Joe Calfapietra spoke to the crowd at a celebration Tuesday at The Legends Lawn. (Video by Steve Rupert)
Mayor David Alvey spoke to the crowd at a celebration Tuesday at The Legends Lawn. (Video by Steve Rupert)
Monarchs’ owner Mark Brandmeyer spoke to the crowd at a celebration Tuesday at The Legends Lawn. (Video by Steve Rupert)