The sun is still simmering in the Heartland, but we hear there’s a crisp on the way — honeycrisp, that is. Make the most of these early fall days with a trip to a local apple orchard that isn’t just Louisburg Cider Mill.
Cider Hill Family Orchard | KCK | Pick from 6,000 trees + 18 varieties, then reward yourself with frozen cider slushies and apple pie nachos.
Gieringer’s Family Farm | Edgerton, KS | Apples grow on trellises here, making for easy, kid-friendly picking.
It’s a neoclassical stunner — think detailed crown molding, custom arched doors, and toile wallpaper dreamy enough to make angels weep. Set on 9+ manicured acres, you’ll find a heated greenhouse, four horse stalls with a 2.5-acre paddock, and a championship-sized tennis/pickleball court. Take a tour.
Eat
Order up. Jimmie’s Diner in Witchita, KS and Courtesy Diner in St. Louis, MO are the most iconic diners in their states, according to Reader’s Digest. You’ll have to drive ~194 miles to get to the former’s famous oversized “splendid shakes” and “marvie malts”, but we have plenty of exciting new restaurants to try right here in Kansas City.
Active
The first rule of Robot Fight Club is to read about it in the New York Times. As the artificial intelligence boom continues, humans are gathering to watch humanoid robots fight each other. No, we’re not joking. Make sure you stay ahead of the robots by training at a local gym.
The Word
Zavacephale rinpoche. That’s the name researchers are giving to a dinosaur species recently discovered in Mongolia. Scientists hope to uncover more about the species’ behavior, history, and uniquely domed heads following the discovery. Speaking of domes — you can expand yours at one of Kansas City’s museums. (NBC)
Trending
Taylor Swift is making a lot of bread. The showgirl revealed she likes to mix Funfetti into her sourdough, so Pillsbury joined the party and released a limited-edition Funfetti sourdough mix. Or, you can create your own sourdough fun with in-store or at-home classes. (TODAY)
Watch
“Scream 7,” “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” and “Avengers: Doomsday.” Those are three of Rotten Tomatoes’ most anticipated movies expected in 2026. If you need something to watch in the meantime, we recommend checking out the lineup at these indie theaters.
Finance
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Jobs of the Week
If spreadsheets spark joy, these finance-related job openings might fit the bill.
Cliff Drive opens at 5 a.m. every day, meaning sunrise strolls are always on the table. | Photo by Eric L. Bowers, via KC Parks and Recreation
From quick in-town loops to scenic drives ending at lakes and limestone bluffs, KC has plenty of ways to hit the trail. Lace up your boots — we’ve mapped 10+ routes to inspire your next adventure.
Something to make your morning coffee ritual last longer this cool-weather season: a temperature control mug, rated 4.7 stars and currently 10% off. This smart mug lets you control your beverage’s temperature down to the degree, with auto shut-off technology after two hours.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
My first mistake? Assuming anyone who grew up pre-GPS wouldn’t remember famous addresses. Turns out plenty of you did — 56 readers nailed every landmark’s location.
I can’t name everyone, but I do have to give props to our first three winners: Stephanie A., Denise B., and Chris C. The rest of you know who you are, now go flaunt those KC creds.
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