Chamber Hiring Fair This Week

The Kearney Chamber of Commerce is hosting its fourth annual Hiring Fair on April 11, at the Kearney United Methodist Church.

The Hiring Fair is open to all employers who have unfilled staff positions or anticipate having open positions soon. It is also open to job seekers who are actively looking for gainful employment with local businesses.

The Hiring Fair provides an opportunity for businesses to actively interview and hire potential employees on the spot, as well as for job seekers to learn about career opportunities.

The fourth annual Hiring Fair will be held at the Kearney United Methodist Church, at 1000 E 92 Hwy, on Thursday, April 13, from 3 – 6 pm. Participating businesses include: Cosentino's Price Chopper, Watkins Woolen Mill State Park, City of Kearney, Sutton Outdoor LLC, Clay County Parks, Kearney School District, Shanks Heating and Cooling, Clay County Savings Bank, State of Missouri Dept of Corrections, Septagon Construction, and Sam’s Club.

For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 816-628-4229 or by email at Stacie@KearneyChamber.org.

Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Kearney Aldermen, School Board and Pool Results

Voters went to the polls on Tuesday, April 2, to decide who would serve in elected positions and if the city residents would fund a new pool and recreation center. Here are the unofficial results from the Clay County Board of Elections:

Ward 1 Alderman

Gerri Spencer – 44.30%

[X] Ashton King – 55.70%

Ward 2 Alderman

[X] David Lehman – 57.16%

Kurt Hamilton – 42.84%

Kearney School Board

[X] Matthew Baker – 19.63%

Richard Cawthon – 18.42%

[X] Darlene Bailey – 27.73%

Michael Joe Hickey – 6.61%

Ben Anderson – 10.73%

Chrystan Ferrell – 16.87%

Kearney Question 1

Residents also voted on Questions 1 and 2, to fund the construction of a pool and recreation center. Question 1 asks voters to issue general obligation bonds not to exceed $28 million to build the center.

Question 2 asks to impose a half-cent sales tax for “providing funds to acquire, construct, improve, furnish, equip, operate and maintain local park facilities, including without limitation an aquatic and recreation center and the payment of debt service of financing obligations issued to provide funds for local park facilities.”

Both questions need to be approved to move the recreation facility forward.

Question 1

Yes – 30.31%

[X] No – 69.69%

Question 2

Yes – 30.93%

[X] No – 69.07%

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story.