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While on assignment for The Journal, photographer Jeff Tuttle caught up with riders in Biking Across Kansas on Highway 160 near Medicine Lodge.
Here is some of what he captured: klcjournal.com/photo-essay-t…
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“In Croatia, the third-most important thing in the world is soccer.” -- Goran Dordevic, a Croatian refugee of the Bosnian War who immediately found a home at St. John after emigrating to the US in the 90s
“The first most important thing is God & family.”
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When young people are trusted with real challenges, they rise to meet them.
30 Prairie Schooner Mates spent part of @Riverfest exploring how to make progress on the issues they care about through #WhenEveryoneLeads.
Thank you to @BankofAmerica & Wichita Festivals.
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You're invited to the Kansas State Finals of the #NationalCivicsBee on June 27 at KLC.
Students from across KS will test their civics knowledge, present ideas for strengthening their communities & compete for a chance to represent KS in D.C.
RSVP today: KansasLeadershipCenter.org/b…
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States with ever-enlarging paddling programs, like Iowa and Nebraska, say dedicated staff greatly improves public awareness and can greatly improve landowner awareness and cooperation.
✍️ Michael Pearce
📸 Selena Rivas Favela & Michael Pearce
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They thought the opportunity had passed them by. Last week, 57 Wichita adults walked across the stage and proved otherwise.
Behind every diploma was a story of persistence, sacrifice and a community that refused to give up on people. klcjournal.com/no-longer-stu…
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Wabaunsee County & Riley County are neighbors. But recent news shows contrasts in their law enforcement philosophies.
Learn more in the latest edition of Connecting Threads, a column that provides updates on Journal stories from the recent & distant past: klcjournal.com/profiling-a-s…
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What does the American Dream mean in 2026?
More than 50 people gathered last night for Testing the American Dream, a live storytelling event from the @ICT_Journalism & The Journal.
Through stories & conversation, participants reflected on opportunity, legacy, belonging & more.
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Thanks to everyone who helped make this fundraiser possible. If you’d like to support future Wichita Journalism Collaborative events and opportunities for emerging journalists, donation info is available here. klcjournal.com/product/testi…
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Every story needs someone to help guide the room.
Jessie Gray, emcee & founder of Flying Pig Improv, will help shape the evening as stories of the American Dream unfold.
📅 May 26 | 6–7 p.m.
📍 Roxy’s Downtown | Wichita
Register: bit.ly/TestingAmericanDream
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🚀 Looking for work that matters?
KLC is hiring.
✨ Chief Financial Officer
✨ Accounting Operations Manager
✨ Program Associates (2 positions)
If you’re seeking meaningful work in a mission-driven organization, take a look: KansasLeadershipCenter.org/j…
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Celebrating 3 years of Beka Starkey Keasling who has helped strengthen impact across KLC as director of learning networks.
“One of the values I see lived out every day at KLC is connection. Our people show up for each other & genuinely care.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
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What's behind the story of someone's American Dream?
Hear from three of the storytellers who will be presenting Tuesday at Roxy's Downtown in Wichita.
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“Sentenced” examines the hidden crisis of childhood illiteracy.
“It’s very hard to document the problem,” executive producer Tony Kriz said. “Because we don’t really know what a child’s future is gonna be.”
✍️ Jacinda Hall
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Mold, sleep deprivation & toxic exposure aren’t just firefighter problems. They’re public safety problems. Wichita’s station crisis raises a bigger question: what would it look like to truly design fire stations around firefighter health?
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Maybe you've moved on from the issues that emerged during Wichita's failed sales tax vote.
But The Journal hasn't.
✍️ Chris Green & @steflugli
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A new chapter for civic reporting at The Journal starts this summer.
Jessica Pearce joins us in July through a partnership with @Report4America as a Wichita-based reporter covering civics in Kansas.
#RFADay #RFADay26
ALT Portrait graphic announcing Jessica Pearce joining The Journal through a partnership with Report for America. The graphic features a smiling headshot of Pearce with large text reading “Jessica Pearce” and smaller text reading “Covering civics in Kansas for The Journal.” Logos for The Journal, Report for America and the Kansas Leadership Center appear along the bottom.
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Selected from more than 1,600 applicants nationwide, Jessica recently graduated from Oklahoma State University with degrees in journalism and political science.
She is one of 78 incoming @Report4America corps members joining local newsrooms across the country.
ALT Collage graphic featuring headshots of 78 incoming Report for America corps members from across the United States surrounding the Report for America logo in the center. The diverse group of journalists is shown in a grid of portrait photos representing local newsrooms and communities nationwide.
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Jessica’s reporting will include video, fact briefs and text stories focused on helping Kansans, especially younger voters, better understand elections, civic life and public affairs.
Learn more:
reportforamerica.org/members…
#ReportforAmerica #LocalNews
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Not every version of the American Dream holds.
Dalton Glasscock, vice mayor and District 4 city council member, will share what happened when his vision was tested – and what came next.
📅 May 26 | 6–7 p.m.
📍 Roxy’s Downtown | Wichita
Register: bit.ly/TestingAmericanDream
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