Crossing The Missouri River

By Gina Kaufmann,

Published July 1, 2015 at 2:07 PM CDT

The Missouri River plays an important part in Kansas City's history. But for many people today, it's an obstacle that divides our city. We look into how to cross the river if you don't have a car, and discuss what "The Northland" means.

Guests:

Cindy Baker, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Suzanne Hogan, KCUR reporter/producer/announcer
Deb Hermann, CEO of Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. and former city councilwoman
Amy Neal, Managing Editor of Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier and Gladstone Dispatch

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Gina Kaufmann

People don't make cameos in news stories; the human story is the story, with characters affected by news events, not defined by them. As a columnist and podcaster, I want to acknowledge what it feels like to live through this time in Kansas City, one vantage point at a time. Together, these weekly vignettes form a collage of daily life in Kansas City as it changes in some ways, and stubbornly resists change in others. You can follow me on Twitter @GinaKCUR or email me at gina@kcur.org.

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Matthew Long-Middleton

Matthew Long-Middleton has been a talk-show producer, community producer, Media Training Manager and now the Community Engagement Manager at KCUR. You can reach him at Matthew@kcur.org, or on Twitter @MLMIndustries.

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