People of KC
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People are the heart and soul of our KC region, bringing innovation, creativity, passion and grit. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and business execs — see the city through their eyes.
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Acts of Kindness: A KC Story
Kansas City welcomed Cuba-born Noeida Kuhnert, and the acts of kindness they received became part of a family legacy.
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- Food & Beverage, People of KC
Cultivating Community Through Coffee
From Broadway to brewing, Jackie Nguyen turned her stage into the first Vietnamese café in KC, cultivating community through coffee.
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- People of KC, Recreation
KC’s Hidden Gems
KC native, Lisa Peña, is uncovering local history through Urban Hikes KC, taking hikers or bicyclists to see the urban KC's hidden gems.
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Divine by Design
How the community in KC and creativity helped propel the architectural juggernaut, David Manica.
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- Food & Beverage, People of KC
Wild Child
How Jay Sanders’ approach to hospitality has him front and center of Kansas City’s cocktail scene.
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- People of KC, Recreation
KC on Wheels
SK8 SHOT Studios puts KC on wheels, creating a “safe, supportive” place to get comfortable with skating basics.
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Arts Within Reach
KC’s performing arts scene is energetic, accessible and teeming with talent.
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