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Oak Tower may be Restored to Original 1920s Grandeur

By Kevin Collison | December 31, 2021

By Kevin Collison A towering downtown architectural treasure that’s been hidden by cement stucco since 1974 may be restored to its Gothic glory by a Lawrence developer. The 28-story Oak Tower near City Hall was bought by Bill Schultheis a year ago, and he’s pursuing a renovation plan that would restore its original terra cotta exterior…

A multi-colored mural of Osage Nation members against a light pink backdrop. This story outlines the erasure of one of the many Native American nations who resided on what we now know at Kansas City.

curiousKC | How the People Who Are Native to KC Lived, and Why Their Story Has Been Erased

By Cami Koons, Vicky Diaz-Camacho | November 29, 2021

The story of how Kansas City came to be often eliminates the story of the tribes who were forcibly removed. This is the story of the Osage Nation.

Kansas City's Westside community has deep roots, that have a storied history tied to immigration. (Missouri Valley Special Collections | Kansas City Public Library)

curiousKC | (Kansas City’s) Westside Story

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | November 1, 2021

Kansas City’s Westside community has deep roots, that have ties to the story of immigration.

Graystone Heights might be forgotten by some, but here's what we learned about the community. (Collage by Cami Koons | Flatland)

curiousKC | The Lost History of Greystone Heights

By Cami Koons | August 23, 2021

Greystone Heights once existed where Interstate 35 now sits. So, what happened?

Origin KC, New $30M Hotel Planned for Berkley Riverfront

By Kevin Collison | June 25, 2021

By Kevin Collison A Mississippi hotel developer is in final negotiations with Port KC to open the first hotel on the downtown riverfront, a $30 million project called Origin KC that would be located across from Berkley Park. The Thrash Group of Hattiesburg intends to open the sixth boutique hotel in its Origin group, a…

Some experts say Cinco de Mayo celebrations began in California. Pictured at the historic Avila House in 1953 are Miguel Garcia, Margarita Garcia, Virginia Henandez, and Beatrice Aguirre. (Herald-Examiner Collection | Los Angeles Public Library)

A Kansas City Historian Explains the Origins of Cinco de Mayo

By Anna Gonzalez, Vicky Diaz-Camacho | May 5, 2021

Here’s a brief lesson on the history behind Cinco de Mayo.

Tap List beer enthusiast Cassie Niemeyer taste tests Irish red ales.

Tap List | Comparing KC Irish Red Ales to the Original, Smithwick’s

By Emily Woodring | March 12, 2021

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Tap List beer enthusiast Cassie Niemeyer compares two Kansas City Irish ales with Smithwick’s original, which dates back to 1710.