Column
Martin
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The Two Funkitiros -
December 13, 2007
After Gloria Squitiro's recent tell-all to the Star, it's clear that the first couple needs a reality check.
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Held Back -
November 29, 2007
You think you'd enjoy a nice, peaceful walk along the Missouri River? Sorry, but The Man says no.
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The Dance -
November 22, 2007
The company that's bringing us an entertainment district pulls some tricky moves.
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Strangler Strikes Again -
November 8, 2007
With a $1 million contract at stake, the road gang at HNTB leaves nothing to chance.
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Agent Zero -
November 1, 2007
Lessons from a lawsuit: When a real-estate deal looks sketchy, perhaps a professional should speak up.
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Trick or Treat -
October 25, 2007
The City Council might want to ask a condo developerabout his past.
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Hospital Helper -
October 18, 2007
In his crusade against a TIF plan, a former councilman looks like a shill for a condo-building scoundrel.
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Gimme, Gimme, Gimme -
October 11, 2007
When it comes to paychecks, Kansas City's largest construction company acts like a child.
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Kicks in the Head -
September 27, 2007
What Galaxy do the Wizards think we live in, anyway?
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The Stooge -
September 20, 2007
Our former U.S. attorney tells some foul-smelling stories.
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Haves, Have Nots -
September 13, 2007
Here's a little tale about two Kansas Cities.
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Scoop of Poop -
September 6, 2007
When is a dog park so much more? When it shows that the people in charge are heels.
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Suspicious Minds -
August 23, 2007
Neighbors are nervous as UMKC continues to gobble up land.
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Nickeled- and-Dimed -
August 16, 2007
That latté you're drinking includes a shot of taxation without representation.
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Ghost Patriots -
August 2, 2007
Were those Minutemen or an active imagination outside a councilwoman's condo?
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Drama Club -
July 26, 2007
This fight among Democrats is like high school, only worse.
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Porked Projects -
July 19, 2007
The dirty, smelly, greasy story behind downtown's building boom.
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Where’s Wilbert? -
June 28, 2007
Hey, hey, hey, hey, Royals — why ya gotta be so white?
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Disney Delusions -
June 21, 2007
Signing up to blow a billion bucks, WyCo leaders look like Dumbos.
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Crossroads Cruelty -
June 14, 2007
KC screws the people who created one of the city's coolest neighborhoods — and screws 'em hard.
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Warren's World -
May 31, 2007
As the chairman of a powerful city agency, Republican operative Warren Erdman is the elephant in the room.
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One Wal-Mart Ain't Enough -
May 17, 2007
Raytowners prepare to spend a lot of money furthering their reputation as ... Raytowners.
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Grocery Sacked -
May 10, 2007
Even in a tiny town like Sugar Creek, there's no escape from TIF traumas.
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The Mile-High Club -
April 26, 2007
Are the good times over for Wayne Cauthen's rich pals from Denver?
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Spoils of War -
April 19, 2007
The Liberty Memorial might be a national treasure, but who's watching the chest?
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Collection Bait -
April 12, 2007
Here's how donations to a women's shelter feed pit bills.
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Devil's Advocates -
April 5, 2007
Two Shook Hardy lawyers continue the firm’s dark legacy.
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The Queen -
March 29, 2007
Nearing the end of her reign, Kay Barnes drops her crown.
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3rd District Blues -
March 22, 2007
While his constituents begged for attention, Troy Nash packed it in.
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Bumpkins on Parade -
March 8, 2007
In a sexual harassment shakeout, the Missouri Department of Agriculture shows its true self.
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Cruiser Control -
March 1, 2007
Downtown's developers get cops on demand why don't the rest of us?
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The Shaft -
February 22, 2007
You already paid once to restore the Liberty Memorial. Why do costs keep rising?
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Power to Some People -
February 15, 2007
Want to get elected? Bow down before us and give us your money. Want to get elected? Bow down before us and give us your money.
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Smiley Face, Sad Face -
February 8, 2007
Here's a little of what you paid for that dead Wal-Mart at Bannister Mall.
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Thanks. Now Scram -
February 1, 2007
An $8 million "public" parking garage in the River Market looks awfully private.
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