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New exhibit celebrating 150th anniversary of KCK opens at Wyandotte County Museum

The original Kansas City, Kansas, founded 150 years ago, is the subject of a historical exhibit that opened Saturday at the Wyandotte County Museum. (Map from Wyandotte County Museum)

The Wyandotte County Museum is featuring a new exhibit in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Kansas City, Kansas.

On Oct 22, 1872, Kansas City, Kansas, was formally incorporated, but at that time it was far from the Kansas City, Kansas, of today.

“The Original Kansas City, Kansas,” exhibit will feature a series of early maps, facts and images from the city’s earliest years. It will provide visitors with a glimpse of several important stories related to the city’s early development and growth.

“The Original Kansas City, Kansas” exhibit will be on display at the Wyandotte County Museum from Oct. 1 until Feb. 18, 2023. The Wyandotte County Museum, 621 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There is no charge for admission.

After the Louisiana Purchase, the federal government reserved the land on the western portion of the bottoms for a potential fort, preventing it from becoming part of Missouri, according to museum officials. This land was later given to the Wyandots as “floats,” but several non-tribal families continued to “squat” on this land. An uneasy compromise was reached in 1858.

The Kansas City, Kansas, Town Company was formed in 1868, by Wyandot Chief Silas Armstrong, David E. James, Dr. George B. Wood, Luther H. Wood, William Weir, Thomas Ewing Jr, T. H. Swope and N. McAlpine.

Kansas City, Kansas was situated north of the old bed of Turkey Creek, east of the Kansas River, south of the Missouri River and bounded on the east by the Missouri state line.

The town was ripe for growth as new waves of immigrants arrived and businesses opened. In the period between 1872 and 1882, the area developed a strong industrial base providing job opportunities for new arrivals. By 1886, Kansas City, Kansas’ population had grown to 3,802 and city consolidation was the first step towards the Kansas City, Kansas, known today.

For more information about this exhibit contact the Wyandotte County Museum at 913-573-5002 or visit www.wycokck.org/wycomuseum. – Information from Wyandotte County Museum

Local business leaders guide efforts to collect supplies for those affected by Hurricane Ian

Ted Sims, CEO Sims Global Solutions and K-State grad, in Lenexa, with Paul Bartunek, vice president ABB HVAC-Drives, Bonner Springs, are working together to collect, package and ship needed supplies to Fort Myers, Florida, to aid in recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian.

Sims Global Solutions is providing the trucks, trailers, warehouse, collection and packaging of donated items. ABB Drives US is providing the funds to cover the cost of transport for two semi-trucks. Sims and Bartunek stated they are grateful for the communication assistance from U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall with emergency operations in Florida.

“Hurricane Ian devastated Florida and many people need support and care. Kansans are generous and giving. I encourage KC Metro business leaders to donate cases or pallets of needed items such as: water, baby wipes, diapers, formula, toilet paper, paper towels, canned goods, and personal care items. Sims Global Solutions will make sure these items are quickly delivered to Fort Myers, Florida,” Ted Sims said.

“I am happy that ABB Drives US can play a small role to help individuals impacted by hurricane Ian. It is our hope that the supplies will provide some level of relief and comfort during the recovery efforts. Thank you, Mechanical Sales Midwest, Inc., Lenexa, and Control Service Company, Inc., Lee’s Summit, for your generous donations. We would love to see the first fully loaded semi-truck leave Lenexa enroute to Florida SouthWestern State College, Fort Myers, Florida, for community distribution by Friday, October 7th,” Paul Bartunek said.

Cased or palleted items may be dropped off at 17449 W. 116th St., Lenexa, Kansas, 66219 beginning Monday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

At the American Royal Barbecue

by William Crum

When asked, “Why do you compete in the American Royal Barbecue,” the answer was “It is mainly about the family. Where everyone sits around and eats barbecue and gets to know one another. This is what we are about.”

“As firemen we are part of the Wyandotte County family, the people we protect as firemen,” said Jason Williams, captain of the barbecue team. Williams is a captain with the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department.

Other members of the team are Adam Martell, Tim Cattrell, Kansas City, Kansas, firefighters; Mark Barnes, Kansas City, Kansas, firefighters; Reed William and Neal Martell.