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The Tainted History of Infant Care, Parent Empowerment and Education

By | June 7, 2022 |

A vintage advertisement of infant formula shows a smiling nurse holding a baby over a bassinet. The infant formula shortage happening now has raised concerns of pre-existing disparities for mothers of color and low-income families. This story explains the history of how that happened.

Before the ongoing formula shortage, feeding one’s baby was rife with confusing advice. Here’s what history shows.

curiousKC | A Selection of Flatland’s Memorial Day Stories to Mark the Holiday

By | May 30, 2022 |

Here’s Flatland’s curiousKC round-up of Memorial Day stories you need to read.

KC’s Forgotten Medal of Honor Recipient

By | May 27, 2022 |

A niece holds up a sketch of Medal of Honor winner Willy F. James Jr.

The family of Medal of Honor recipient Willy F. James Jr. is seeking local recognition for the Kansas City native who gave his life to save another in World War II.

Plan to Redevelop Historic ABC Building on Main Clears First Hurdle

By | May 25, 2022 |

The six-story historic ABC Storage building at 3244 Main St. and the adjoining former Anderson Electric Car building.

Exact Partners wants to renovate the six-story ABC Storage Building at 3244 Main and an adjoining three-story building at 3420 Main into a 50- to 60-unit apartment project with a rooftop café.