September's Poetry Spotlight

Mindy McVay

Published on: 01/09/2026

September's Poetry Spotlight is Slam Poetry Winner Whitney L. Decker's poem "Because Her"

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Historical Women of Kansas City

Sherrie Ortiz

Published on: 01/09/2026

This article talks about Children's Mercy in Kansas City, which still operates today, founded by women. In a time when it was nearly impossible for women to be a part of the public eye, especially in relation to business.

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Your Writing Has Value (Even if You Can't Stand the Sight of It)

Becky Brown

Published on: 01/09/2026

No writing you do is wasted. Everything you write informs and enriches future projects. Yes, even if you currently hate the writing and every word in it.

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Fun at the HOFF, one last time

Mindy McVay

Published on: 01/09/2026

Another amazing month at Hometown Olathe Family Farm. Welcoming Slam Poetry Winner Jennifer Winter and unknowingly goodbye to the HOFF, who will be permanently closed beginning in September. We will truly miss the staff and the owners of the HOFF.

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