Cami Koons

Reporter

Flatland contributor Cami Koons is a freelance journalist focusing on food chain and sustainability issues.

Stories by Cami Koons

Vintage photo shows Amelia Earhart in front of a plane.

New Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum to Take Flight in STEM Exploration

The new Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum, set to open in 2023, will trace the famed aviator's career and legacy through interactive, STEM-based exhibits. It will also feature the last known Lockheed Electra 10-E plane, the very model Earhart flew in her final, tragic flight. 

A young child sniffs a native flower at Powell Gardens' butterfly garden.

Letting Lawns Grow Wild, Saving Bees During ‘No Mow May’

The plight of pollinators has inspired No Mow May, a grassroots movement started by Bee City USA, which encourages folks to let their lawns briefly go untamed in order to support the bees, butterflies and moths vital to pollination.

A man dressed as Abraham Lincoln peaks around a wall.

Now Presenting: Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln historic impersonators gathered in the small town of Lecompton, Kansas, as part of their annual conference with the Association of Lincoln Presenters.

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Price of Progress: Grain Belt Express Pits Public Benefit and Private Property Rights in Race Against Climate Change

The Grain Belt Express, an 800-mile transmission line that would connect renewable wind energy in Kansas with customers in several states to the east, is facing opposition from landowners in its path.

woman with blonde hair and plant in the background.

Perfectly Imperfect: Will Kansas Finally See Medical Marijuana Legalization?

After a decade of failed attempts, the Kansas Legislature is as close as it's ever been to approving medical marijuana. Here's how it happened.

Radishes, carrots, greens and leeks are piled on a table.

Break Out the Tote Bags: Farmers Market Season Has Arrived

Kansas City area farmers markets are trying to hold the line on prices as grocery prices soar, while touting the benefits of buying fresh produce from local growers.

Man smiles in front of a small vintage propeller plane.

Cleared for Takeoff: How Small Town Airports Elevate Communities

Small general aviation airports can drastically improve the growth and development of rural communities.

Our Lady of Guadalupe stands at 901 W. 23rd Street, today known as Avenida Cesar E. Chavez.

curiousKC | Remembering the Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Guadalupe Consolidation

The curiousKC team recounts the closure of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish, located in the Westside neighborhood of Kansas City, and its consolidation with nearby Sacred Heart.

Train tracks against a backdrop of green grass and wind turbines illustrates a new project called the Grain Belt Express. This new effort is a "massive high-powered transmission line delivering renewable energy."

curiousKC | Any Questions About a Big Renewable Energy Project Coming to the Midwest?

This month, the Flatland Show and curiousKC focus on renewable energy and how new plans will affect the region.

Woman in flower crown and traditional, colorful Ukrainian dress holds a blowing Ukrainian flag in a park.

Fighting for Ukraine’s Independence Here in the Heartland

The Ukrainian Club of Kansas City moves away from cultural activities as members search for ways to support the war effort in their home country.

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