Cody Boston
Multimedia Producer/Director/Editor
Multimedia producer for Kansas City PBS and the producer of "Flatland in Focus".
Stories by Cody Boston
“American Graduate: Getting to Work” Talks to Communities Seeking Firefighters
There’s an old saying that some folks run toward the fire, other folks don’t. Communities across the country are looking for more folks willing to run toward the fire. As part of the “American Graduate: Getting to Work” series, we spoke with firefighters about the rewards and challenges of public safety work. They noted that…
“American Graduate: Getting To Work” With CoderDojo KC Junior Mentors
CoderDojo KC not only teaches local kids how to code, but also how to mentor and encourage one another to share their stories. “CoderDojo is a safe place for kids to learn how to code,’’ explains Founding Mentor Jacob Schwartz. “It’s a place where you can come and feel like you’re amongst your own people.”…
Christopher Elbow Hits The (Sweet) Spot On “The Block”
For chocolates that would make Willy Wonka’s mouth water, look up Christopher Elbow artisanal chocolates in the Crossroads Arts District. Elbow’s culinary resumé is hefty, working anywhere from a line cook in Lincoln County, to the Vegas strip. Cocoa butter is used to paint their galvanizing bon-bons. Elbow keeps it simple and natural, using real…
Teachers Gain Insights To Workplaces Through Northland Program
For teachers, the classroom is their workplace. They can definitely lend that experience to a student who wants to go into education. But what about the kid that wants to pursue architecture or the multitude of other fields? That’s where the Northland CAPS Teacher Academy comes in. The program introduces teachers to working professionals who…
Novel Start to KCPT’s New Series, “The Block”
Kansas City native Ryan Brazeal shipped out to New York City to hone his culinary skills before bringing his craft back to the Midwest. Throw in Jessica Armstrong’s exquisite desserts, and you have a recipe for enjoyment. Novel has turned New-American cuisine to “Novel-American cuisine” in the Crossroads. Using ingredients from local farmers, Novel creates…
KU Program Looks To Reseed Rural Medical Practices
Financial pressures are not the only stressors for rural hospitals and clinics these days. These small towns are also facing the loss of physicians as Baby Boomers head into retirement. That is where the STORM program comes in. That stands for Summer Training Option in Rural Medicine, and its a program of the University of…
Platte County High Offers Varied Experiences in Technology Class
A computer help desk, where students fix other students’ laptops. A documentary-film crew. Virtual reality creations. Those are all facets of the technology class at Platte County High School in Platte City, Missouri. Students say these technical experiences are also teaching them the soft skills that are in such demand within today’s workplace. This resource…
Beautifying KC’s Low-Income Housing
For Kansas City-based artist Julia Cole, housing for the poorest in town shouldn't be ugly. So she asked curiousKC if something could be done.
Lee’s Summit Nursing Program Preps High Schoolers For ‘Rewarding’ Career
What does it take to be a nurse? Teamwork. “To be able to comfort and be a part of that is very rewarding,” said Peggy Chandler, a nursing instructor at Summit Technology Academy’s Professional Nursing Program. Chandler is preparing high school juniors and seniors to fill the gap left by retiring nurses. Students at Summit…