Kelly Cordingley
Former Content Manager
Kelly is a 2016 University of Kansas graduate with degrees in Journalism and Political Science. She has background in journalism, business and accounting. She joined the Flatland team in May 2016, and has enjoyed her time here reporting on various topics and managing projects across KCPT and Flatland.
Stories by Kelly Cordingley
How Do You Express Yourself?
Xiao is from China and just recently received her green card. She’s combined her passion for Chinese mythology and art to tell her culture’s story without a language barrier. “I think art is the global language, like music, it’s a good way to connect people,” she says. Every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of…
Making Gender Parity a ‘We’ Conversation
When Rania Anderson, a Kansas City-based business and management coach, heard it would take another 217 years to reach worldwide gender equity, she was appalled. That’s more than 300 years after women gained the right to vote in America and 271 years since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination. “One of the interesting…
How Did You Get Your Name?
Keith, who goes by Ox, thinks of his nickname as an extension of himself. He says through his life and what he’s overcome, like beating a brain tumor, he’s become stronger. “I’m a whole different breed,” he says. “I’m an animal, like an ox — something strong and powerful.” Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of 2019, Flatland…
What is the Meaning of Life?
Marvin operates on the idea that everyone is placed on this earth to go through hardship, learn from it and better themselves. Every morning, as he’s out in the community, he tries to give people the respect he hopes to get in return. Every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of February, Flatland will share stories…
Why Do You Do What You Do?
“If I can just bring something back to life, even if it’s just as small as a pair of shoes, that makes me happy,” says Holly, a shoe shiner in Kansas City. She’s trying to modernize her industry before it becomes obsolete. She says part of the problem is that those who came before her…
What Gives You Courage?
Brad’s company and his creations give him the sense of fulfillment he’d been looking for. Even though measuring his own expectations proved difficult at first, he says the sense of accomplishment he feels when someone buys his art is unparalleled. Every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of February, Flatland will share stories of Kansas City’s neighbors. Find…
Early Childhood Educators Contemplate The School of The Future
Kansas City PBS recently hosted a professional development event for about two dozen early childhood education providers in Kansas City Public Schools. Held at Manual Career and Technical Center, the meeting introduced the providers to the children’s programming available through KCPT. Given the audience, we took the opportunity to ask participants about their vision for…
The Art of (KC Structures)
Our photography series, “The Art of (KC),” brings you beautiful, thought-provoking and compelling images of what makes our city tick. There’s no doubt Arrowhead Stadium will be rocking this weekend in what may be the most anticipated home opener since Joe Montana put on his No. 19 jersey. With that in mind, we turn our artistic eye to other…
Me, Dorothy…and This Road to Oz | Coming Soon
“Me, Dorothy…and This Road to Oz” is an unprecedented immersive trip down the yellow brick road with the Kansas City Ballet as the cast and crew prepare for the world premiere of “The Wizard of Oz.” Audiences will follow composers, choreographers, costume builders, set designers and dancers from first read through the final bow and…
Herspace Focuses on Empowering Women through Collaborative Space
Housed in a former middle school in Midtown Kansas City, Plexpod Westport Commons is a coworking space for men and women alike. But now there will be a specific spot for women only. It’s called Herspace, and it officially opens Tuesday, Sept. 4, but Plexpod members got a sneak peek this week. Herspace has private…