curiousKC

What do you wonder about Kansas City, the region or its people that you would like us to investigate?

Troost Lake and its history

curiousKC | This is Why Troost Lake is on the Paseo

Troost Lake – and the amusement park – marked an important time in KC’s development.

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curiousKC | Is Plant Diversity the Future for the Midwest?

The curiousKC team talked with some local horticulturists who are making it their mission to develop plant varieties suited for our particular environment in the Kansas City metro.

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Houseboat on the Blue River

curiousKC | Houseboats Once Thrived on the Blue River

The curiousKC team shares the story of the houseboat community that once thrived on the Blue River.

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Savoy Hotel

curiousKC | The Swedish Brothers Who Helped Settle the Heartland

The story of the Belinder brothers, two Swedish immigrants that left a lasting impression on the development of Kansas City.

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A young LaVerne Barker played in Deans of Swing

curiousKC | Tuning into KC Jazz and ‘Big L’

Kansas City’s jazz legends like Charlie Parker played with local musicians like Big “L”, aka LaVerne Barker. Here’s what we learned.

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