An early telephone pioneer built one of KC’s most coveted and iconic homes.

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Theodore Gary built his family’s fortune with the serendipitous purchase of a small Missouri town telephone exchange that had fallen on hard times. Little did Gary know, he was a telephone pioneer. It was considered a bit of a gamble: People weren’t quite sure if the telephone was going to take off. But Gary, a… Continue reading An early telephone pioneer built one of KC’s most coveted and iconic homes.

Children’s author Angela Cervantes talks books, bravery and belonging

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Kansas City’s award-winning children’s author Angela Cervantes is on a roll and shows no signs of slowing down. Beyond Cervantes’ popular junior novels like Gaby, Lost and Found, Lety Out Loud, The Cursed Moon and her most recent release, The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy, she’s also authored the adaptations of beloved Disney… Continue reading Children’s author Angela Cervantes talks books, bravery and belonging