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It's time for another voting round. You choose which question we should report next. (Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Flatland)

Vote on Your Favorite curiousKC Question

November 19, 2019  |  Vicky Diaz-Camacho  |  1 min read

This month’s voting round is a mixed bag of fascinating queries on Kansas City history, infrastructure and culture sent in over the past few months. curiousKC is powered by you, reader, so now we’re turning to you to pick your favorite. 

With enough votes, your question might be the one our team investigates.

Need more information? Reach out to me, Vicky Diaz-Camacho, community reporter and curiousKC liaison. 

Ready to vote? Click on one of the questions below:

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