Shriners, Baptists Cancel Big KC Conventions Because of Covid
By Kevin Collison Two major conventions scheduled to come to downtown Kansas City this summer, the Shriners International and National Baptists, have cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic, an estimated $30 million blow to the local economy. During a sobering briefing to the Downtown Council board Thursday, Jason Fulvi, president and CEO of Visit KC,…
Diabetics Face Heightened Health Risks During Pandemic
Tonight at 8 p.m. KCPT is premiering “Diabetes in KC,” a half-hour special that follows up on some of the issues raised in “Blood Sugar Rising,” a PBS documentary on the diabetes epidemic.
curiousKC: What are the Chiefs Doing Stuck at Home?
Flatland reader Jennifer Pilcher wanted to know what the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs are up to stuck at home.
Artists in Residence: Jennifer Janesko Embraces the ‘Pause’
Artists in Residence visits with Jennifer Janesko.
Committee Shelves Barney Allis Plaza Rebuild Plan, Endorses Short-Term Fix
(Updated July 9, 2020. An effort to revive the planning process for redeveloping Barney Allis Plaza failed Wednesday when the Finance Committee split 3-3 on a motion by Councilwoman Heather Hall to have the matter brought back to the Council. Committee members Hall, Katheryn Shields and Melissa Robins voted in favor of reviving the issue….
Doing Our Doody To Combat COVID
Kansas researchers believe analyses of wastewater can help health authorities track the prevalence of the coronavirus.
Pandemic Forces Food Chain Reaction By Small Farmers
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing small farmers to rethink the food chain to connect their products with customers.
Pioneering Daycare for Kids with Weakened Immunity Close to Start
By Kevin Collison Construction is expected to begin this September on what’s being described as the nation’s first licensed day care center for children with weakened immune systems in a rent-free building near Hospital Hill. The RJ Children’s Haven project at 2924 Cherry St. has been in the works for two years, and developers and…
Seeking Opportunity in Unlikely Zones
Flatland is exploring the implementation of Opportunity Zones in the Kansas City area, on both sides of the state line, and tracing their impact.
Artists in Residence: Ari Fish’s ‘Moment of Repose’
Artists in Residence visits with Kansas City installation artist Ari Fish.
Downtown Food Drive Launched to Help During Covid Crisis
The Downtown Council Community Improvement District is collecting food donations throughout May to help replenish smaller food pantries serving families and individuals affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The FEED KC program allows donors, either downtown businesses or residents, to text the Ambassadors of the Downtown CID who’ll then come to their location and pick up…
A Good-Hearted Artist Meets His Moment During Pandemic
Kar Woo, founder of Artists Helping the Homeless, has thrown himself into meeting the mounting needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Star-Studded Virtual Cinco De Mayo Concert Aims to Raise Money for Farmworkers
In less than a month, producers from across the U.S. pulled together a virtual festival to help farmworkers.
curiousKC: A Brief, Entertaining, History of the East Bottoms
curiousKC explores the vibrant history of Kansas City’s East Bottoms, highlighted by a famous brewery and an amusement park.