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Kathy Nelson Plays to Win
How a proud Northlander brought the World Cup to KC Article by Diana Lambdin Meyer | Photography by Bruce N. Meyer Kathy Nelson gets asked a lot of questions these days, often from people in Europe, in South America and places in between. But one question that made her megawatt smile widen a bit more was about her favorite band. “It’s the Winnetonka High School Marching Band, of course,” Kathy responds without hesitation. A 1986 graduate of Winnetonka, Kathy played the flute and piccolo...
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Enter the Reel World
Immersive experience Atlas9 defies description Article and Photography by Katie Currid Before visiting Atlas9, I was really not sure what I was getting myself into — and honestly, that was part of the fun. I convinced my husband to go with me and our three kids (ages 8, 6 and 2) on a free afternoon for an invited press visit, and when he asked what exactly we were doing, I, frankly, didn’t really know. Because Atlas9 is such a unique experience, I will say it’s still hard to describe it, but...
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Finding Your Footing
The Exercise Coach's balance program is helping clients stay steady, confident, and independent — at every age Article by Katie Currid | Photography by Hannah Schreiner Most of us don't think about balance until we lose it. A stumble on the stairs. A moment of hesitation stepping off a curb. The quiet, creeping worry that a grocery run might go sideways — literally. But Sabrina Denny, owner and coach at The Exercise Coach in Liberty, thinks about balance every day. It's not just a fitness...
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Go North KC
Clay and Platte counties unite to welcome the World Cup. Article by Reilly Atkins | Photography by Hannah Schreiner When Kansas City was announced as a FIFA World Cup host city in June of 2022, the region quickly became abuzz with the possibilities to showcase what makes us special on the global stage. Clay and Platte County tourism leaders saw something more: an unprecedented opportunity for regional collaboration. Jennifer Goering, executive director of Platte County Convention and Visitors...
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