History

The Skywalk Memorial Plaza

Finding A ‘Peaceful Place’ in the Long Shadow of the Hyatt Skywalk Tragedy

The Skywalk Memorial Foundation, which helped create a memorial near the site of the Hyatt skywalk collapse, is winding down its affairs following the 40th anniversary of the disaster that killed 114 people in 1981.

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The Shuff Jack Snipe and the box it came in are popular collector's items.

Collectors Recall Kansas City’s Historic Lure for Fishermen

Long before Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s came onto the scene, Kansas City was a hub for the manufacture and sale of fishing tackle.

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In 2019, Kansas City hosted a ballroom event where performers were able to walk, vogue and pose in front of "Pose" star, Dominique Jackson. (Sandy Woodsen | Flatland)

KC’s Grandfather of Ballroom Works for Greater Acceptance of the Culture

Ballroom culture has been around for longer than many realize, but it’s only recently arrived in Kansas City.

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Guests can enter the interior of the "Fractured Globe" to view videos describing the many challenges facing President Harry Truman following the end of World War II.

Take a Peek Inside the Re-imagined Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

On Friday, July 2, Harry S. Truman Library & Museum officials will reopen the Independence institution after a nearly two-year shutdown for a $29 million makeover.

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Curious about what our name 'Flatland' means? You're not alone. (Illustration by Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Adobe Spark Images)

curiousKC | What Does Our Name ‘Flatland’ Exactly Mean?

Curious about the Flatland name’s origins? You’re not alone.

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