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Author: Melissa Clark

Fairfax Fire Station Update: Emergency Response Numbers Not Meeting NFPA Guidelines

Despite FIA, Fairfax businesses, nearby neighborhood groups and many others opposing, the UG Commission voted to close down...Read More
Posted in December 2020 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged fire stationLeave a comment

Fairfax Monument Signage Update

Graphic House out of Lawrence, KS has been chosen to do the design/build of our Fairfax Monument Signage!...Read More
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Recap: FIA December Virtual Event with Michelle Lane (VIDEO)

On December 10th, we had a virtual Zoom-based session with Michelle Lane from North Kansas City Hospital. With...Read More
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FREE Covid-19 Antibody Testing Now Available thru 12/16/20 for Blood Donors

Good news from Community Blood Center! Beginning Wednesday, December 2 through Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Community Blood Center...Read More
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FIA Class B Board Member Election – Cast your Vote!

Every year half of the FIA Board member positions come up for election. Class A board members are...Read More
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FIA November Virtual Event Recap with Dave Helling (VIDEO)

Dave Helling from the Kansas City Star, was this month's guest speaker for our November virtual event. Dave shared...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, November 2020 NewsletterTagged Dave Helling, Kansas City Star, virtual, zoomLeave a comment

Calling all FIA Members: KCKCC offering technical courses next Spring

In partnership with the KS Department of Commerce, KCK Community College is offering select technical courses next Spring...Read More
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Be on the Lookout of Suspicious Vehicles

Please be on the lookout for suspicious vehicles that were first detected at American Equipment on Harvester Road....Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, October 2020 NewsletterTagged neighborhood, securityLeave a comment

(VIDEO) FIA Virtual Wine Tour Happy Hour

On October 8th, we had our first Virtual Wine Tasting for FIA members. This was a great opportunity for FIA...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, October 2020 NewsletterTagged wineLeave a comment

Friends of Kaw Point Park are in Need of Volunteers to Assist with Planting on 10/3, 10/10 and 10/17/20

Friends of Kaw Point Park has received a $5,000 Stormwater Quality Education grant from the Unified Government of...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, September 2020 NewsletterTagged kaw point park, planting, seeding, VolunteerLeave a comment

Unified Government Announces $825,000 for Grants to Support Local Businesses Impacted by Pandemic

As part of the Unified Government’s (UG) CARES Act request, the Board of County Commissioners approved $825,000 to...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, September 2020 NewsletterTagged grants, United Government of Wyandotte CountyLeave a comment

Maintaining your property

Weeds in Fairfax are pretty out of control right now. Be a Good Neighbor and please make sure...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, September 2020 NewsletterTagged Codes Education, lawn maintenance, maintenance, property, weedsLeave a comment

VIDEO: September Virtual Luncheon with Gary Jenkins (Recap)

Gary Jenkins, a former Intelligence Unit detective with the Kansas City Police Department has produced documentary films and...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, September 2020 NewsletterTagged Gary Jenkins, luncheon, videoLeave a comment

Be on the lookout for suspicious persons in Fairfax loitering around your businesses!

Please be on the lookout for suspicious persons loitering around your businesses. On Aug 20, ErgonArmor at 450...Read More
Posted in August 2020 NewsletterTagged crime, loiteringLeave a comment

New Fairfax Banners Available – Order by August 31st

Great news! Available to all FIA members, we have a new round of banners that will be displayed...Read More
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Recap: Virtual Luncheon w/ Joel Goldberg (VIDEO)

Despite the early technical difficulties, it was great to see everyone taking part in our first virtual luncheon...Read More
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Blood Drive: Planet Comicon Community Center Blood Drive

Calling all FIA Members: Blood Supply is Dangerously Low! FIA is supporting the Planet Comicon Community Center Blood...Read More
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New Public Health Order Requires Wyandotte County Residents to Wear Masks in Public.

In response to the increased COVID-19 cases in Wyandotte County, officials with the Unified Government Public Health Department...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, June 2020 NewsletterTagged COVID-19, masksLeave a comment

Fairfax Festival Cancelled

After much review and discussion, the festival planning committee has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, June 2020 NewsletterTagged cancelled, Fairfax Festival, festivalLeave a comment

Job Opportunity with Industrial Lumber

FIA is committed to supporting all members within the district. This includes offering all of the benefits of...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, May 2020 NewsletterTagged Industrial Lumber, job, listing, lumberLeave a comment

Water Main Break Repair

Owens Corning had a water line break that connects to a main line under Kindlberger Rd on Fri,...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, May 2020 NewsletterTagged repair, water, water main breakLeave a comment

COVID-19 Update

Keeping You Informed Following are updates and information FIA would like to share with our business community. If...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, June 2020 Newsletter, March 2020 Newsletter, May 2020 NewsletterTagged coronavirus, COVID-19, masksLeave a comment

United Government Session to Close Fairfax Fire Station (VIDEO)

On May 7, 2020 the United Government of Wyandotte County held a special session meeting and discussed the...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, May 2020 NewsletterTagged fire station, United Government of Wyandotte County, video, zoomLeave a comment

Railroad Crossing Update

As you know, our railroad crossings in the Fairfax district are in desperate need of repair. FIA has...Read More
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Codes Education Spotlight: ADA Equipment

Over a year ago, FIA partnered together with the Unified Government Codes Department to help educate businesses and...Read More
Posted in April 2020 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged ADA Equipment, Codes Education, propertyLeave a comment

Republic Services Special Services Update

In 2019, Republic Services applied for a Special Use Permit with the city to change their current facility of...Read More
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Update: Fire Station Proposal in FIA District

We need to share an important update with you. The Kansas City Kansas Fire Department is advancing a...Read More
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Property Taxes in the Fairfax District Update

Over the last 3-5 years many property owners and businesses in Fairfax have experienced increases in their property...Read More
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Call for Entry: 2020 Fairfax Festival Poster Challenge

Do you have what it takes to create a commemorative poster? Now you have the opportunity to flex...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, March 2020 NewsletterTagged art, artists, Fairfax Festival, poster, poster challengeLeave a comment

Poll: What type of music do you want featured at this year’s festival?

The Fairfax Festival will take place on October 8, 2020. Click here for details. This will be a...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, March 2020 NewsletterTagged blues, country, Fairfax Festival, jazz, music, poll, rock

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