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Pondering Tom Pendergast’s Complicated Legacy

Boss Tom Pendergast long ago earned a place on any list of the most influential people in Kansas City history. His legacy, though, is rather mixed.

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Kansas City Square Dance Clubs Still Kicking Up Heels

Kansas City Square Dance Clubs Still Kicking Up Heels

The Schemmers and their 23 companions meet the third Friday in September through May. The Harmony Dancers and the 15 other square dance clubs in the Kansas City metro carry on a long tradition that continues today.

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100 Years of Dixon's Chili

Dixon’s Famous Chili Celebrates A Century Of Beans, Meat And Loyal Customers

Vergne Dixon started selling chili out of a cart – precursor to the modern food truck – before opening his first permanent location at 15th and Olive in Kansas City.

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Kansas City resident keeps rare treasure in backyard

What’s Behind the Plane Behind the House Off Ward Parkway?

Ever wondered why there’s a nose of an airplane enclosed in a glass shed? curiousKC has the answer.

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Statue of Fish, Jr. and Eudora

The Mission Link

The statue of Paschal Fish Jr. holding his daughter stands in a garden in downtown Eudora, Kansas. (Catherine Hoffman | Flatland)

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