# Truman Elementary Sold for Educational Future | 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: 2026-09-12T18:11:35+00:00
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Hickman Mills School District is selling Truman Elementary to the Islamic Society of Greater Kansas City for $1.4 million — a move hailed as a win-win that keeps the building in educational use while helping close a $14 million deficit. The decision follows the closure of Truman and cuts to 70+ staff, stemming from years of financial strain that led to the ousting of former superintendent Yaw Obeng and a state audit. Current superintendent Dennis Carpenter, who previously held the role, champions this sale as part of a broader strategy to stabilize the district’s finances and rebuild community trust. 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/963c9e6ee4e81448

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