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In 2011, Karrie Dean—owner of KC-based blanket company Happy Habitat—found herself at a crossroads when she was laid off from her job at a local

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Dance in the Park This year, City in Motion will hold the 26th annual Dance in the Park. Along with dance performances, the Roanoke Park

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HISTORY

We scoured the history books, took a look at the last 180 or so years of Kansas City history and cherry-picked the moments and movements that shaped the city we live in today. Some events called for instant celebration or quick action, others for somber reflection and disciplined planning, but each moment in time led us to where we find ourselves now.

9 Over 90: Judge Howard Sachs

The elderly elite of Kansas City share their life journeys, what motivated them along the way, the lucky breaks and tough times, and advice for

9 Over 90: George Toma

The elderly elite of Kansas City share their life journeys, what motivated them along the way, the lucky breaks and tough times, and advice for

9 Over 90: Myron Wang

The elderly elite of Kansas City share their life journeys, what motivated them along the way, the lucky breaks and tough times, and advice for

8 OVER 80: Bobby Bell

These prominent golden-agers talk about lifelong achievements, what they learned through the years, what they are planning on next and how living longer is a

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