# Annie Koester: A Community in Grief | Kansas City News

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-07-19T23:18:53+00:00
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A fifth-grader’s life was tragically cut short in a car crash, leaving her community in mourning. Annie Koester, a beloved soccer player and student at St. Ann Catholic Church and School, died after her family was en route to a tournament in Nashville. The church, her school, and her soccer team have united in grief, holding a Mass and pouring out support as the family faces an unimaginable loss. In the wake of this devastating tragedy, the Prairie Village community is rallying around the Koester family, reminding us all of life’s fragility—and the power of coming together in sorrow. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8da48b910031dff9

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