The Block Kids Competition hosted by the Central Missouri chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) gave kids a chance to learn about construction while having a little fun.

The event aims to encourage kids to consider careers in construction. Kids Building Wisconsin was canceled last year because of the pandemic, and the typical spring event was postponed this year, too.

FORT SMITH -- Fort Kids Children's Museum will host a Construction Camp for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 23 at Peak Innovation Center, 5900 Painter Lane. The ...