Jesse Howe

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Stories by Jesse Howe

A woman running from mosquitos

Five Ways You’re a Mosquito Magnet

The rain. The heat. The rain. The heat. We’re in a weather pattern that leaves Flatland confused about what to wear in the morning and certain of this: The mosquitos are in heaven. Our graphic explains why you may be a target.

Which Park is for You?

It’s hot and you need a park. Sure, you could spend the whole summer inside, but where’s the fun in that? Summer is for getting out, getting sweaty, and getting bug bites. (Okay, maybe not the last one.) The question, though is what kind of park do you need? Check out Flatland’s new flow chart…

Major Religions in the Metro

For some, ice cream is a religion. But our graphic examines how other, more mainstream religions, measure up in Kansas City.

a film reel

Wondering How to Navigate the Middle of the Map Film Schedule? Go with the Flow

Middle of the Map’s film festival kicks off this weekend and there’s a ton of fascinating stuff to see. So much, in fact, that you might have trouble deciding. Never fear. Flatland has a fun, little flowchart to help you choose. Check it out. [FLEX-CONTENT]

a spirit still in copper

From the Still to the Barrel

Go behind the scenes with the Shannon family’s Restless Spirits distillery in North Kansas City. Michael Shannon explains the history, and Benay Shannon, the metro’s only female head distiller, puts on her pink boots to walk us through the how-to. The Shannon’s deep connection to Kansas City — and its sordid political history — can be seen on the labels, and we…

A map showing Jacki Robinson's year with the Monarchs

1945 | Jackie Robinson’s Year with the Kansas City Monarchs

Although Jackie Robinson only spent five months with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1945, he left an everlasting mark on the city. From donning the red and white uniform in April to his final appearance in August of that year, Robinson became a vital member of the team along with the legendary Satchel Paige. Robinson…

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