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What do you wonder about Kansas City, the region or its people that you would like us to investigate?

An old newspaper clipping with the title "A piece of Kansas City's past is rediscovered" and a quote by Kansas City geologist Richard Gentile says, "Kansas City is literally built around this rock." Another clipping describes the benefits of using limestone for structures such as homes.

curiousKC | How Bethany Falls Limestone Helped Build Kansas City

Take a quick trek through history to learn why Bethany Falls limestone is so important in Kansas City’s development.

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An old photograph of Kansas City's Film Row.

curiousKC | Kansas City’s Crossroads has a Historic Tie to Hollywood

Long before First Fridays became a thing, the modern-day Crossroads Arts District served as home to Kansas City’s own Film Row.

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World War I veteran Fred Nason Furber

curiousKC | A Selection of Flatland’s Memorial Day Stories to Mark the Holiday

Here’s Flatland’s curiousKC round-up of Memorial Day stories you need to read.

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Cut-outs of various people's hands frame a canvas. This image accompanies an FAQ that anwers questions about COVID-19.

curiousKC | Answers to COVID Questions You Need to Know

Bookmark Flatland’s curiousKC FAQ, where we answer your questions about COVID-19.

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The north-facing view of the downtown skyline from Percheron on top of the Crossroads Hotel.

curiousKC | A Guide to Rooftop Patios in Kansas City

Here’s a guide to Kansas City’s best rooftop decks and patios.

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A view of Trans World Airlines' L-049A Constellation Navajo Skychief parked at Kansas City Downtown Municipal Airport.

curiousKC | ‘Up, Up and Away’

The curiousKC team covers the history of Kansas City Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, and its role in the city’s development.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe stands at 901 W. 23rd Street, today known as Avenida Cesar E. Chavez.

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.

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Questions about COVID-19 abound. Here's what our team of reporters knows so far.

curiousKC | How Do We Navigate Politics and Health?

Here’s a round-up of stories that give a birds-eye look at what community leaders are doing to educate, empower and keep people healthy.

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Hospital staff in Personal Protective Equipment such as robes, gloves and masks, treat a patient. This image accompanies our prompt that invites you, the public, to ask questions you want answered about health care.

curiousKC | What Stories Do You Want to See About Health Care?

Next up, Flatland’s team focuses on the questions you want to know about health care. See our previous coverage and write to us here.

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Natural gas meter.

curiousKC Resource Guide | 10 Places to Go For Help With Utility Bills and Weatherization

Flatland has compiled a list of resources for people seeking help with utility bills or weatherization.

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