Tag: COVID-19

UV light really can kill Coronavirus, founder says — and his tech proves it from the inside

By Tommy Felts / July 2, 2020

Outfitting existing HVAC systems with ultraviolet lighting in offices and public spaces could be the most sustainable, long-term solution to eliminating the Coronavirus — and fears over returning to work, said Dave Ogle.  “I know there’s a lot of jokes. President Trump [talking about] sticking UV up people’s rear ends — which is total nonsense,” joked Ogle,…

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Bree Walter, Code for KC

KC coders developing government accountability tool for newsrooms, public

By Tommy Felts / July 2, 2020

As an ongoing pandemic keeps COVID-19 in the headlines, it’s difficult for Kansas City journalists to cover all local government meetings — too often resulting in critical developments and decisions falling through the cracks, say newsroom leaders. Even in the best of times, activity is spread across 119 different municipalities in the region, proving a…

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Crossroads Community Kitchen; photo courtesy of The Rieger

Chef Collective KC cooks up plan for long-term sustainability as pandemic, hunger persist

By Tommy Felts / June 30, 2020

The global pandemic didn’t create Kansas City’s food insecurity challenges, said Jon Taylor, but COVID-19’s impact did expose how quickly the line can be blurred or even erased for those looking for their next meal. “There are a substantial number of people who [because they lost their jobs] went from having what they viewed as…

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Stone Cole, Jasmine Baudler, Amber Baudler, and Cassie Florido, Stellar Image Studios

Double exposure: How quick action streamed a stellar survival story for sister-led film studio

By Tommy Felts / June 26, 2020

When Kansas City’s event scene went dark in the early days of the pandemic, Stellar Image Studios seized a lights-camera-action opportunity to add new value to a suddenly virtual world, said Jasmine Baudler.  “I encourage people not to cancel their virtual events or their fundraisers or galas because — even though it’s hard — it’s…

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Zach Sliefert, Tyler Beyer, Justin Verbenec, Joe Layne, Brett Karlin, Brent Sliefert, and Brandon Roberts, DashNow

DashNow pivot from QR tech to text trigger helps keep JoCo startup, hundreds of restaurants serving 

By Tommy Felts / June 25, 2020

In an entrepreneurial landscape chewed up by social distancing, it’s feast or famine for local restaurants — but DashNow has a recipe for recovery, said Brett Karlin.  “The value is being able to work with these local businesses. To help them out, to provide a product that they need to help keep their doors open,” added…

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