Frozen at 5:08, the clock nestled in the Spencer’s Grill sign sits above an ‘indefinitely closed’ poster. The iconic diner, now dark during its once busy hours, has sat empty in the center of downtown...
The downtown of any city represents their American Dream, a district built with free markets, a bright community and natural parks, which showcase all a town has to offer. Downtown Kirkwood has been a...
Between 2010 and 2020, Kirkwood’s population grew at an average rate of over 200 people per year and is only increasing. This population growth creates a higher demand for housing, yet Kirkwood’s land...
Kirkwood Park attracts people for several different reasons, especially during the change in seasons. Nancy, a woman walking in the park, says, "I came to take a walk since [it's] such a nice day."
In...
On Thursday, Oct. 27, Downtown Kirkwood had its annual Halloween Walk. The streets of Kirkwood were filled with kids flaunting their Halloween costumes with their parents not far behind them. Workers outside...
COVID-19 has created a conversation among the U.S. population over work culture. During the second quarter of 2020, COVID-19 led to an unemployment rate of 13% according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics....
This season, the Kirkwood Farmers Market stayed open a little longer than usual, not closing on December 24th, as they typically do. For the first time, they were open for Valentine's Day, and to let customers...
When scrolling through social media during golden hour, it is nearly impossible not to come across a sunset picture. Some popular spots to capture the beautiful colors of the sunsets are the West County...
Ava Duggin, web managing editor
• December 2, 2021
A wall runs through the middle of the business. On one side there is a cashier counter with a vending machine and snacks. The other side is filled with couches and chairs. Throughout the room there are...
Clementine’s Creamery, a St. Louis-based ice cream chain, opened its sixth store in downtown Kirkwood on Nov. 12. The store is located in the old Custard Station building, right next to the Kirkwood...
