Education

Is AI Taking My Job?

There is one question I hear almost every time I tell someone what I do:“So… do you think AI is going to take your job?”It is usually followed by a laugh. Sometimes it is a genuine question. And, if I'm being honest, I understand why people ask.Artificial intelligence has gone from something that seemed like science fiction to something we interact with every day. We ask it questions, use it to generate images and music, write computer programs with it, and increasingly see it being used in...

Finance + Legal Services

Swinging for a Cause

What begins as one family’s story can grow into a mission that touches an entire community.After Rex and Jennifer Hudler welcomed their son, Cade Hudler, their family’s journey became the foundation for something bigger: Team Up For Down Syndrome.Today, Team Up continues to make an impact by supporting individuals with Down syndrome, people with special needs, and the families who walk beside them.Their work helps create meaningful support in areas such as:• Housing• Health• Education• Job...

Home + Design

The Artisan

Designed for Living, Built for Gathering Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Janie Jones A home should reflect the way people live, gather and create memories. For nearly seven decades, Koehler Building has brought that philosophy to life through custom homes that combine timeless craftsmanship, thoughtful design and environments created around the way families live. The Artisan showcases that commitment through elevated finishes and intentional architecture designed for both everyday...

Life + Culture

Weaving Inclusion Into Fashion with Jovana Mullins

Article by Jamie Segall Long before her designs appeared at Nordstrom, Jovana Mullins was a Kansas City girl sketching dresses, a talent her first-grade teacher noticed.  “She told my mom that one day she would buy my designs at Bloomingdale’s,” Mullins said. “We haven’t made it to Bloomingdale’s yet, but seeing Alivia carried at Nordstrom has certainly felt like a special full-circle moment.” Today, the Kansas City native is the founder and creative director of Alivia, a contemporary fashion...