Kansas City History

Guadalupe Center in the 1940s. (Missouri Valley Special Collections | Kansas City Public Library)

curiousKC | A Roundup of Latinx Kansas City Stories

These are Kansas City’s Latino stories. What others should we explore?

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Muhammad Ali interviewed by reporters in London, England,

Muhammad Ali’s Brief Encounter With KC’s Rich Boxing Legacy

Muhammad Ali transfixed millions with his boxing, his braggadocio and, ultimately, his bravery in speaking out on the social issues of his time.

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Graystone Heights might be forgotten by some, but here's what we learned about the community. (Collage by Cami Koons | Flatland)

curiousKC | The Lost History of Greystone Heights

Greystone Heights once existed where Interstate 35 now sits. So, what happened?

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The Kansas City streetcar, then and now. (Image,leftt, from KSHB | Image, right, Ieshia Downton | Flatland)

curiousKC | Tracking Down KC’s Old Streetcars

What became of Kansas City’s original streetcars? This curiousKC quest left us with questions.

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curiousKC's May voting round focuses in on how Kansas City was shaped

curiousKC |Announcing August’s Voting Round

Some questions are sparked after a drive around the city. Other queries emerge from watching the weather ping-pong from blazing hot to blistering cold.  All of your questions keep our team intrigued, but it’ all thanks to you. This month, we’ve curated three queries in three different areas: the climate, fashion history and local sites. Voting…

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