A collage of stories from Flatland
From infrastructure to the Beverley Hillbillies, we take the time with stories that are important to you. (Collage: Cody Boston | Flatland)

Our 10 Stories From 2017 We Think You Should Read (Or Read Again)

December 22, 2017  |    |  2 min read

Like any publication, this magazine cranks out content all year long. Every article we post resonates with us, but we each have our favorites — the pieces we really, really, really hope find their way to you. Here are our 10 staff picks of stories from 2017 we think you should read and watch — if you didn’t the first time around — or read again and share.

Cover Stories and News Reports

The first Monday of each month we bring you the deeper dive with our ‘Cover Story,’ and you can always find solid news and issues reporting throughout the month. Find those stories here: Cover Stories and News & Issues

[FLEX-CONTENT]

[FLEX-CONTENT]

[FLEX-CONTENT]


The People — Their Lives and Their Curious Nature

Without a doubt some of our most read and shared content comes when we tell very personal stories. From our curiousKC initiative, which asks readers to let us know what they’d like us to cover, to history, to food, and the city’s culture, this category gets to the heart of who Kansas Citians really are. Read more from curiousKC, Eats & Drinks and People & Places.

[FLEX-CONTENT]

[FLEX-CONTENT]

[FLEX-CONTENT]

[FLEX-CONTENT]


Video Series

Our legacy for visual storytelling is apparent when our talented producers get behind the camera. These immersive experiences are released by chapters, so you can binge watch or go at your own pace. Find all of our Video Series here.

[FLEX-CONTENT]

[FLEX-CONTENT]

[FLEX-CONTENT]

— As always, follow Flatland @FlatlandKC for more of the stories that matter to you.

 

Reading these stories is free, but telling them is not. Start your monthly gift now to support Flatland’s community-focused reporting.

Nick’s Picks | Obama Visits KC, Debates and Fall’s Arrival

September 21, 2026

Obama in KC With Election Day just six weeks away, some of the nation’s top political names are now rolling through Kansas City. Last week, Vice President JD Vance was in town. This week, it’s Barack Obama. The former president takes the stage Saturday at the Overland Park Convention Center for a leadership event hosted…

Related Stories

A reveler participates in the famed Netherlands fan walk on June 25, 2026, in Downtown Kansas City. (Vaughn Wheat | The Beacon)

Preparations Aside, KC World Cup was Quiet for Hospitals, Police

Officials said months of planning will serve them well in the year's to come through improved collaboration.

Read More >
Vice President JD Vance touches down in Kansas City for a visit on Monday. (U.S Air Force)

Nick’s Picks | Veep, Gerrymandering, Football and More …

Vance Lands in KC Again … Vice President JD Vance will make two stops in the Kansas City area today, his second visit to the metro in less than four months. The White House says Vance will visit a federal law enforcement facility in Kansas City, Missouri, to highlight the Trump administration’s crackdown on fraud….

Read More >

The Fight Against Forgetting 9/11

Schools, nonprofits, and firefighters work to ensure Kansas Citians remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.

Read More >