curiousKC

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

An old newspaper clipping with the title "A piece of Kansas City's past is rediscovered" and a quote by Kansas City geologist Richard Gentile says, "Kansas City is literally built around this rock." Another clipping describes the benefits of using limestone for structures such as homes.

curiousKC | How Bethany Falls Limestone Helped Build Kansas City

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | June 13, 2022

Take a quick trek through history to learn why Bethany Falls limestone is so important in Kansas City’s development.

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An old photograph of Kansas City's Film Row.

curiousKC | Kansas City’s Crossroads has a Historic Tie to Hollywood

By Clarence Dennis | June 6, 2022

Long before First Fridays became a thing, the modern-day Crossroads Arts District served as home to Kansas City’s own Film Row.

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World War I veteran Fred Nason Furber

curiousKC | A Selection of Flatland’s Memorial Day Stories to Mark the Holiday

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | May 30, 2022

Here’s Flatland’s curiousKC round-up of Memorial Day stories you need to read.

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Cut-outs of various people's hands frame a canvas. This image accompanies an FAQ that anwers questions about COVID-19.

curiousKC | Answers to COVID Questions You Need to Know

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho, Catherine Hoffman | May 10, 2022

Bookmark Flatland’s curiousKC FAQ, where we answer your questions about COVID-19.

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The north-facing view of the downtown skyline from Percheron on top of the Crossroads Hotel.

curiousKC | A Guide to Rooftop Patios in Kansas City

By Clarence Dennis | April 18, 2022

Here’s a guide to Kansas City’s best rooftop decks and patios.

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