What used to hit the landfill is now feeding gardens, farms and a fast-growing compost culture across KC

Kathy Hoggard, retired Brookside resident and certified master gardener, has been a dedicated home composter for decades. She was exposed to the idea early in life from her parents. “My mom and dad were both farm-raised, World War II-aged people who would just take kitchen scraps out and bury them in her garden, just between… Continue reading What used to hit the landfill is now feeding gardens, farms and a fast-growing compost culture across KC

With strong takes and an open mind, host Pete Mundo makes the case for live talk radio

Photography by Samantha Levi.

Pete Mundo has spent nearly two decades in broadcasting, from an internship in Philadelphia and newsroom positions in Oklahoma and New York to hosting his live KC talk radio show. Since 2018, he has hosted a morning show, Mundo in the Morning, on KCMO Talk Radio, where he has built a loyal audience by bringing… Continue reading With strong takes and an open mind, host Pete Mundo makes the case for live talk radio

Inside Truman’s Independence: The Everyday Places That Shaped the President

USA - CIRCA 1984: A stamp printed in USA shows Harry S. Truman circa 1984

A guide to the real stomping grounds that shaped Harry S. Truman into the man he became. Harry S. Truman called Independence, Missouri, “the center of the universe,” and if you know how he moved about town, it’s easy to see why. He could have lived anywhere after his presidency, and he chose to come… Continue reading Inside Truman’s Independence: The Everyday Places That Shaped the President

Five Brunch Spots To Celebrate Mother’s Day In KC

Rye's Fried Chicken. Photography by Zach Bauman.

From rooftop mimosas to art museum dining to classic brunch buffets, these five Kansas City restaurants are pulling out all the stops to treat mom.