History
Known to be Toxic for a Century, Lead Still Poisons Thousands of Midwestern Kids
Researchers say even a small amount of lead can harm kids’ development. One 2021 study found Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri had some of the highest rates of elevated blood lead levels in children.
curiousKC | Remembering the Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Guadalupe Consolidation
The curiousKC team recounts the closure of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish, located in the Westside neighborhood of Kansas City, and its consolidation with nearby Sacred Heart.
Recalling Kansas City’s Gilded Age
“The Gilded Age,” a new HBO drama, makes several references to Kansas City. Here’s a more fact-based account of Kansas City’s Gilded Age.
Fighting for Ukraine’s Independence Here in the Heartland
The Ukrainian Club of Kansas City moves away from cultural activities as members search for ways to support the war effort in their home country.
Womontown: How 12 City Blocks in Kansas City Became a Radical Enclave By and For Women
Fed up with harassment and housing discrimination, lesbians in 1990s Kansas City dreamed of a place where they could “walk hand in hand, freely down the streets.” So they created Womontown. The radical enclave encompassed 12 city blocks and attracted women from all over the U.S.