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Kansas City Caffeine Crawl: Vietnamese coffee shines and how to make your own pour over

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The spotlight would come on, the orchestra would play beautiful melodies and Jackie Nguyen would take the stage, singing and dancing with other cast members of the national touring company […]

Exploring Kansas City, Kansas – From history to tacos

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It may sit in the shadow of its larger sibling across the Missouri River, but make no mistake, Kansas City, Kansas – KCK to locals – is its own town. […]

Planet Comicon 2021 returns to Kansa City with costumes, celebrities and fun

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They came from all over the galaxy. Some beamed down in their Star Trek unis. The Empire and Rebellion joined together to bring the Force to Kansas City. Even “Spaceballs” […]

Cottonwood Hotel: Classic Omaha Blackstone Hotel gets makeover and new name

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High stakes poker games happened here on a routine basis. The Reuben sandwich was invented here. Butter Brickle ice cream was created in the kitchen. The Blackstone Hotel and its […]

Elvis comes alive in show at New Theatre in Overland Park, Kansas

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One for the money. Two for the show. Three to get ready. Now, go, cat, go. While you don’t want to step on Elvis’ blue suede shoes, you do want […]

Exploring KC’s History Trip

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Dinosaurs. Indigenous people. Lewis and Clark. Wagon trains hauling White settlers westward. Hopping aboard a train and traveling to new adventures. Growing up in rural Shawnee. These are among the […]

Dignity to Pierre: Exploring South Dakota’s upper Missouri River

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With the Missouri River as the centerpiece, spending a weekend in the Pierre-Chamberlain area combines the great outdoors with the state’s history and culture. From Oahe Dam outside of Pierre […]

Iowa Beer Trail – Exploring Southwest Iowa breweries

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The one thing you can count on when it comes to craft breweries is the beer is made with love. People love beer and are always looking for ways to […]

Play Ball! Omaha Storm Chasers look forward following canceled season, layoffs

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For the first time since 2019, fans are excited to hear the words, “Play ball!” at Werner Park. While baseball enthusiasts missed watching the sport on the field, for employees […]

Art weekend in Kansas City – Urban Hikes, illusions and The Raphael Hotel

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Kansas City loves its art. Between museums and galleries offering free admission to street art, murals, architecture and water fountains, you can spend days soaking it all in. Now, there […]

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