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Kauffman narrows Uncommon Leader contenders to five finalists from community orgs

By Tommy Felts / November 12, 2025

Kansas City leaders advancing toward the Kauffman Foundation’s high-profile impact award all demonstrate bold, creative, and inclusive leadership, said Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, announcing five finalists for the inaugural honor. “Each of these leaders reminds us that one person can make a difference, and that compassion and dedication can change the lives of the people we…

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Biz class to barista: UMKC student’s mobile matcha cart hand-whisks crowds of thirsty fans

By Tommy Felts / November 10, 2025

Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. HerCafe, a matcha business founded by a University of Missouri-Kansas City student and her friend, has found success with its weekend…

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Q&A: Troy Nash grew up in public housing; now he’s leading real estate innovation at UMKC

By Tommy Felts / October 30, 2025

Editor’s note: The following story was written and first published by the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Click here to read the original story. Executive MBA professor named new real estate center director With more than two decades of leadership in public-private partnerships, economic development and community engagement, Troy Nash will serve as director of the Lewis White…

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AI disruption is already here: Here’s how Kansas City workers navigate reality redefined by tech

By Tommy Felts / October 30, 2025

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by The Beacon, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story from The Beacon, an online news outlet focused on local, in-depth journalism in the public interest.…

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