People & Places

Woman in flower crown and traditional, colorful Ukrainian dress holds a blowing Ukrainian flag in a park.

Fighting for Ukraine’s Independence Here in the Heartland

The Ukrainian Club of Kansas City moves away from cultural activities as members search for ways to support the war effort in their home country.

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Denslow Brown working on Womyn's Land.

‘Womyn’s Land’: A Rural Version of ‘Womontown’

Like Womontown, Womyn’s Land was created as a place for lesbians who wanted to withdraw from an oppressive “mainstream world” to feel safe and empowered.

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Storefront of Browne’s Irish Marketplace

Sláinte! Browne’s Irish Marketplace Turns 135

A longtime landmark in Kansas City’s Irish community is set to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with even more joy than usual this year.

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Dave Eames is the founder and co-owner of Fossil Forge.

Signs of the Times, Past and Present

Fossil Forge sign shop has been a force in bringing back neon signs in Lee’s Summit and the rest of the Kansas City area.

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Jill McKeever, creator of the perfume brand For Strange Women, mixes together a new scent using organic plant material.

Alternative Fragrance Shop Serves (Scent)sitive People

For Strange Women, a natural perfume store based in Kansas City, creates unique scents for people all over the world.

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In 2019, Kansas City hosted a ballroom event where performers were able to walk, vogue and pose in front of "Pose" star, Dominique Jackson. (Sandy Woodsen | Flatland)

KC’s Grandfather of Ballroom Works for Greater Acceptance of the Culture

Ballroom culture has been around for longer than many realize, but it’s only recently arrived in Kansas City.

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Stan Cottrell runs.

Real-life Forrest Gump: 77-year-old Runner Hits Cross-Country Midpoint in Kansas City

A cross-country run in the name of goodwill will take 77-year-old Stan Cottrell 3,000-miles across the United States, from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.

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Food for the Cure operates a garden at St. Peter & All Saints Episcopal Church to provide Kansas City-area cancer patients organic food for free.

Food for the Cure Fights Cancer with Organic Food

Andrew Fitzgerald started Food for the Cure as a way to bring organic food to cancer patients for free.

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Hear from 9 Kansas City residents on what their identity means to them and their work

9 Kansas City Residents Share What Being Asian Means to Them

This is a snapshot of the many people in the community who shape and move the city as we know it.

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