waldo: Walmart in Waldo? Pros and Cons Difficult to Discern
- 01/29/13 03:01 PM
There is much discussion and dissension on the proposal to put a Walmart into the old Bingham School at 7618 Wyandotte Street in Waldo. The Kansas City MO School Board has not released details of the possible sale. A group of citizens has started a petition opposing the move. Their objections are manifold. Harm to privately owned local businesses, increased crime, loss of the 'small-town feeling', 'infiltration of cheap goods and low wages', and increased traffic congestion in an already busy area are a few of the reasons given by petition signers. One voter puts it like this: "...Walmart is a … (1 comments)
waldo: 2011 Kansas City Real Estate Market Report - 64114 - Waldo
- 01/08/12 09:31 PM
There were 334 single family homes sold in zip code 64114 during 2011. The Waldo area has been a popular dancing and dining venue for Kansas Citians for a very long time. I know a few 80 and 90 year olds who remember taking the Trolley over to Waldo for a night out on the town way back when. The music and the establishments have changed but the atmosphere is still lively. The homes, overall, are more modest than the majority of homes found in Brookside so it's a great option for home buyers who are watching their pennies. … (2 comments)
Looking at the Waldo Area and 64114 zip code in Kansas City for the last 7 days, we see that there are currently 222 Active Listings (Homes For Sale) at an average list price of $142,509. There are 18 homes with Contracts Pending; 20 Accepting Back UP Offers. 5 homes SOLD in the last 7 days: 7 W 108th Court Sold for $200,000 9804 Holly Sold for $178,000 814 W 75th Street Sold for $61,000 8005 Washington Sold for $85,000 102 W 98th Ter Sold for $33,000. So, how do you know what your home is … (0 comments)
waldo: St Louis Clydesdales visit Kansas City!
- 10/28/10 04:26 PM
Clydesdales in KCMO 2010 The mighty Clydesdales visit Kansas City's Waldo neighborhood! People from all over Kansas City came out to greet the magnificent Budweiser Clydesdales at 75th & Wornall in Waldo. We were so pleased to see the Budweiser trucks pulling into the CVS parking lot today. One team consists of eight horses. There are 4 teams.
Eight Clydesdales climbed out of the three Budweiser trucks. The Clydesdales travel with two drivers and a Dalmatian. (Plus the truck drivers and gear) Neighborhood children, some still in their school uniforms, laughed with glee as the Clydesdales twitched and snorted while … (18 comments)
waldo: Southtown Waldo Brookside at Dave Smith Lampmaker
- 10/27/10 04:16 PM
The Southtown Business Association including Waldo and Brookside business owners met tonight at Dave Smith Lampmaker's at 7432 Wornall Road. Bette is the hostest with the mostest! She cooked up meatballs, bacon wrapped shrimp, cupcakes and other delightful treats! There was wine, cheese, nuts, and most enjoyable company. Volunteers were solicited to help with the Halloween Brookside Trick or Treat this coming Saturday. No worries there - these people are dedicated to proliferatiing good times in Waldo and Brookside! Another event on the agenda is the E-Waste Event scheduled for November 6th at 51st and Oak. Bring your electronic waste [tv's, … (1 comments)
Audience at Abbey Road Beatles Tribute Band performance in Waldo yesterday.
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waldo: Kansas City Waldo Area ALERT - Ignite Courage Extinguish Fear
- 01/31/10 05:17 PM
Kansas City Waldo Area ALERT - Come Together Kansas City The Waldo neighborhood, just south of Brookside, in Kansas City has been assaulted by a serial rapist. Let's come together to stop this affront. Kennedy's Bar & Grill, at 75th & Washington Street, is sponsoring an "Extinguish Fear; Ignite Courage" event Saturday February 6th from 2 until 5pm. Music by Abbey Road Beatles tribute band. Extinguish Fear & Ignite Courage will raise money to be applied towards a reward to catch the rapist. A $10 admission charge will get you 2 drink tickets and appetizers. All money goes toward the … (4 comments)
There is much discussion and dissension on the proposal to put a Walmart into the old Bingham School at 7618 Wyandotte Street in Waldo. The Kansas City MO School Board has not released details of the possible sale. A group of citizens has started a petition opposing the move. 
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