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KCATA uses innovative service models to increase reliability and accessibility

August 22, 2018 by Erin Melton

Representatives of the Kansas City Area Transit Authority (KCATA) spoke at Code for KC’s Learn Night on August 20, 2018. They spoke about the problems KCATA has faced in the past, the progress it’s made, and where it will be in the next few years. This discussion was centered on RideKC. Through RideKC, the KCATA […]

Lumen Touch provides an all-in-one pathway to a gigabit school district

July 30, 2018 by Erin Melton

With a mission to connect their students to more opportunities through technology and leadership, Lumen Touch works to empower all students, adult and child learners alike, to be brighter, and to improve the well being of every student. Lumen Software was established in 2000 with the goal of being an all-in-on technological education solution. They […]

Code for KC members learn about best practices for usability testing

July 17, 2018 by Erin Melton

Lisa Jo Elliott, PhD, spoke at Code for KC’s Learn night on July 16, 2018. Lisa discussed usability testing and how to find where users lose their way in an application. Many of us already know the benefits of user testing. It can help us find issues early on in the process or after it’s […]

The Center for Neighborhoods works to help neighborhood leaders grow their capacity

June 20, 2018 by Erin Melton

Jacob Wagner, Director of Urban Studies at UMKC and co-founder of The Center for Neighborhoods, spoke at Code for KC’s Learn Night on June 18, 2018. The Center for Neighborhoods is a UMKC resource that works to build the capacity of Kansas City neighborhoods. Jacob spoke about the best practices of leadership at the neighborhood […]

Johnson County Historical Society preserves KC history through community involvement

April 25, 2018 by Erin Melton

Steve Noll, former Executive Director, and Brent Schondelmeyer, board member, of the Jackson County Historical Society (JCHS), spoke at Code for KC’s Learn Night on April 23, 2018. They shared information about how the Wilborn Collection came to be, what it represents, and challenges the JCHS faces going forward. The Wilborn Collection is a set […]

Code for KC Learn Nights kick off with Eric Roche

April 12, 2018 by Stacy Griffith

Eric Roche, Chief Data Officer for KCMO and Code for KC Core Team member, spoke at Code for KC’s Learn Night on February 29, 2018. The work done by the analysts in the Office of Performance Management where Eric works has earned Kansas City a Silver Certification awarded by What Works Cities. Eric’s presentation covered […]

Chronic Cow uses education resources to improve the lives of those living with chronic medical conditions and their loved ones

March 1, 2018 by Erin Melton

Chronic Cow is a science-backed, data-driven framework aimed at quality of life improvement. It is a platform to collect data and deliver prescriptive analytics. The company uses data API to enrich mainstream healthcare analytics. The Chronic Cow website offers individual guidance sessions, “Live Well” programs, and group guidance sessions for people living with chronic health […]

Rx Savings Solutions offers alternatives to prohibitive prescription costs

March 1, 2018 by Erin Melton

Based in Overland Park, Kansas, Rx Savings Solutions is an online tool that shows users how to save money on medications. The tool takes information regarding medications users take and finds lower-cost options that treat the same conditions. Savings can come from generic drugs, different pharmacies’ prices, or simply different medications that cost less. Users […]

Nascent Stage Development combines innovative companies to improve the lives of people with autism

March 1, 2018 by Erin Melton

Nascent Stage Development (NSD) was founded by CEO Bob Etzel. It is an education company using landing-edge technologies for knowledge transfer and social skills development. The company’s focus is on the needs of the Autism Community of Interest (ACOI). NSD was founded in 2017 and is a group of four brands with a common goal […]

MARC receives a grant to innovate the delivery of food to the elderly

December 1, 2017 by Erin Melton

An Administration for Community Living grant funded the Innovations in Nutrition project led by the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), with the Shepherd Center Central as the primary agency. Immediate stakeholders and participants were identified as Covenant Community Food Pantry and Health & Wellness Center. The Innovations in Nutrition project is a statewide effort funded by […]

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