On Saturday, October 25th, the Argentine Betterment Corporation (ABC) once again brought the community together for our annual Trunk or Treat —and even the wind and drizzling rain couldn’t stop the fun! When the weather turned, we made the quick decision to move everything indoors, and thanks to the incredible teamwork of our partners, the event didn’t miss a beat. This year, ABC partnered with JC Harmon High School , New City Church , Grounded Sole , and Eagles Nest  to crea

Take a look at the progress on the Argentine Smelter section! The smelter is one of the main causes for the growth and development of the then independent town of Argentine. It remains a symbol of the industrial roots of the neighborhood that although not entirely visible today, still remain, hidden in plain sight. The first wave of American settlement came with the erection of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad. Then, in 1880, the Consolidated Kansas City Smelting and

Take a look at the first section of the Anthology of Argentine Mural! The Anthology of Argentine Mural, located at 3160 Metropolitan Ave, Kansas City, KS, is composed of multiple sections, each showcasing the multicultural diverse history of Argentine. The first section onlookers can spot is dedicated to the Indigenous history of Argentine. Prior to American settlement, indigenous tribes called the area of Argentine home. Historically, the earliest inhabitants of the area wer

Exciting news! This week, the restoration of the Anthology of Argentine Mural has begun! ​ First completed in 1998, the Mural, painted by Jesus Ortiz, Jose Faus, Alisha Gambino, Virginia Oropeza Delgado, Tito Franco and a group of volunteers, serves as a symbol of resilience and pride in the Argentine Community. Regarded as one of the longest murals in the Kansas City area, it is iconic through its unique storytelling method. It tells a chronological history of Argentine from