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Dayten Rose

Multi-City Editor, Midwest

Dayten is based in Kansas City, MO and studied sociolinguistics at Truman State University, where he was the editor-in-chief of Windfall Magazine. He loves exploring tiny towns in the Midwest, weird history, and Dungeons & Dragons.

Start your summer reading with a trip to The Book Loft of German Village. | Photo by @cassidys.bookmark
Culture
Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Columbus
Whether your resolutions include trying new fitness classes or finding fun activities for the whole family — we’ve got you covered.
January 2, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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City
Recycling your Christmas tree in Kansas City
Give your “Night of the Living Dead” tree new life.
December 21, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
Snowfall on the river in Brackenridge Park
Travel and Outdoors
The history of snow in the Alamo City
Snow hasn’t always brought winter magic to San Antonio, but that doesn’t stop us from dreaming of a white Christmas.
December 19, 2023
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A paper calendar for December
Culture
Upcoming winter holidays
Have a joyous, merry, happy holiday
December 19, 2023
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An aerial view of the Nashville skyline at dusk.
Live
20 interesting facts about Nashville
Let’s get down to quiz-ness. How many of the 20 facts did you already know?
December 18, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Culture
Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Richmond
Here’s your guide to completing your New Year’s resolutions, whether you want to practice more self-care or get more involved with your city.
December 18, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Meet Danielle and Stephanie with the GVLtoday team
It’s about time we introduced ourselves: Say hello to the faces behind your favorite 5-min morning newsletter.
December 11, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
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Culture
20+ giftable experiences for your favorite Richmonders
Here are our recommendations for memorable presents in the form of experiences.
December 11, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Upcoming winter holiday events in Charleston
Have a joyous, merry, happy holiday.
December 6, 2023
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Dayten Rose
SATXtoday: Holiday lights San Antonio River Walk
Culture
Upcoming winter holidays
Have a joyous, merry, and happy holiday season, San Antonio.
December 6, 2023
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Adriana Christian
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Play
Volunteer opportunities in and around Kansas City
Answered: You asked us where you can volunteer around the KC metro.
November 27, 2023
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Travis Meier
Tech N9ne, Eric Stonestreet, Great Jobs KC CEO Earl Martin Phalen, and GMA3 anchor Steve Osunsami stand before a crowd of students.
GMA3 and Tech N9ne give $5.25 million in scholarships to metro seniors
Scholarship applicants through Great Jobs KC received the biggest giveaway in GMA3’s history: $50,000 each totallying $5.25 million.
November 17, 2023
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A rendering of a downtown Royals stadium near Power & Light.
Development
A third option enters the race for the Kansas City Royals downtown ballpark
A previously dismissed stadium site at 1601 McGee St. has re-entered consideration for the new home of the Royals.
November 17, 2023
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The Hope Market Local Food Pantry chili supper
Nonprofits
2 food security nonprofits come to KC thanks to $1.2 million investment
GreenLight Fund Kansas City will help fund local operations for two food security-based nonprofits: mRelief and Food Connect.
November 10, 2023
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A full dinner spread of steak, burgers, rolls, and other dishes.
Food
Dine in or carry out Thanksgiving dinner in Kansas City
Don’t be a turkey — prepare your holiday meal before it’s too late.
November 10, 2023
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Bella Rainey
A sign in a storefront window that reads "thank you for shopping local."
Small Business
Makers and shops to check out this Small Business Saturday
We’ve compiled a list of local businesses across 6AM City’s 26 markets to support on Small Business Saturday.
November 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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The KC metro’s five fastest growing cities by population
Over the last five years, some cities in the metro have grown as much as 39% in population, according to the Kansas City Business Journal.
November 3, 2023
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Three people standing on the front porch of Gralehouse, a breakfast cafe in Louisville.
Culture
Meet the team behind LOUtoday
Say hello to Katie, Jeff + Mandey, the faces behind your favorite five-minute morning newsletter.
November 1, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A sunlit building in West Bottoms.
Development
West Bottoms micro-village moves forward with new tax incentives
The pieces are in place for SomeraRoad to begin development on the $526 million overhaul of the West Bottoms thanks to a new tax incentive.
November 1, 2023
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Dayten Rose
The Milky Way over Folly Beach.
City
Protect the night by learning about light pollution
Downtown lights pouring into the night sky obscure our views of the galaxy, but a few practices you can implement tonight could help totally reverse light pollution in Charleston.
October 24, 2023
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People prepare food on plates from rows of colorful ingredients in bins.
Food
Support Pay It Forward Charleston at 16 local bars and restaurants
For every sale of a Hat Trick gin cocktail through Sunday, Oct. 29, a portion of the proceeds will support Pay It Forward’s mission to support food and beverage workers.
October 16, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A bench overlooking the water.
Development
Visit May Forest, a new 23-acre state park on James Island
Get the details on this green space.
October 13, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
A person out of frame passes a bag of shrimp to another person out of frame.
Nonprofits
Good Catch Seafood Connection tackles food insecurity
South Carolina Aquarium, Cherry Point Seafood, the Culinary Institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College, Lowcountry Food Bank, and One80 Place are partnering to feed Charleston.
October 10, 2023
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Culture
Visit Portland’s Indigenous Peoples Day Marketplace
Portland Indigenous Marketplace is celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with 30+ vendors, activities, and a guest speaker.
October 6, 2023
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Culture
5 horror movies set in Louisville
Good horror, bad horror, weird horror — Louisville has been the site of some one-of-a-kind films to get you in the Halloween spirit.
October 5, 2023
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Development
Stay in style at 5 new boutique hotels in Louisville
As visitors come and see what Derby City has to offer, they’ll find themselves with plenty of options for luxurious stays at our boutique hotels.
October 3, 2023
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Dayten Rose
Water dripping from a tap in front of a yellow background.
Why your drinking water may taste funny through later summer and early fall
The City of Sacramento fields this question a lot, and it turns out the answer is simple, harmless, and something you can solve with a few ice cubes and a wedge of lemon.
September 28, 2023
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Food
Volunteer for Bank of America Fall for Greenville
Join the ~2,000 volunteers it takes to run your favorite fall festival in downtown Greenville, SC.
September 27, 2023
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Kyle Steadings
Customers stand around tables of pottery at an Open studios event.
Nonprofits
Graham Foundation donates $1 million to the Metropolitan Arts Council
Coinciding with MAC’s 50th anniversary, the trustees of the Graham Foundation awarded the arts fund its largest single donation to support its artist grant program and SmartARTS educational partnership.
September 25, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A triangle sail boat on the water at sunset.
Live
Fall 2023 weather forecast for Charleston
Prepare for fall weather in Charleston, SC with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 19, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
Feed birds in Winston-Salem, NC
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
January 25, 2024
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Columbia, SC
Live
15 interesting facts about Columbia that may surprise you
We’re bringing you some interesting facts about Columbia and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
January 21, 2024
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Sam
A sign reads "Flat Fork Creek," while in the background people climb a large, snowy hill. They wear coats and are carrying sleds.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to go sledding in Indianapolis
Plan your next snow day at one of the top sledding hills in Indy.
January 19, 2024
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Dayten Rose
A person in a navy "Bridging the Triad" shirt pours sand into a trashcan suspended from a bridge made of popsicle sticks, while a family watches.
Events
Build bridges at Bridging the Triad
Open for kids and parents, this completely free bridge building competition helps promote STEM education in Winston-Salem.
January 9, 2024
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Dayten Rose
Winston-Salem, NC skyline with the Reynolds Building
Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A bridge under trees at Magnolia Gardens.
Culture
Start the season with seven fall festivals across Charleston
If you haven’t gotten lost in a corn maze, shopped fall-themed arts and crafts, sipped wine in the garden, picked apples, or taken a walk in a pumpkin patch — can you really say it’s fall?
September 18, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
A baby seal looking over the edge of a boat.
Travel and Outdoors
Help Project Wildlife, SeaWorld Rescue saves baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need in the summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
August 11, 2023
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Culture
Swimming pools for rent in San Diego
You don’t need your own private pool to go for a dip in San Diego — rent somebody else’s by the hour with Swimply, an Airbnb-style rental app for swimming pools.
August 9, 2023
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Trevor Peters
Produce in recyclable packaging
Live
Farmers markets in Asheville
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up eight farmers markets around Asheville.
July 31, 2023
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Vagney Hampshire
Five performers in Regency-era costuming piled on top of one another.
Culture
Guide to IndyFringe Festival in Indianapolis, IN
Celebrate the arts at IndyFringe from Thursday, Aug. 17- Sunday, Sept. 3 with 285 performances by 400+ performing artists across six stages — from magic, to stand-up, to original plays and musicals, to acts that defy genre.
July 27, 2023
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Anna Bowman
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Events
Indiana State Fair 2023: What to know before you go
The Indiana State Fair returns to the state fairgrounds from July 28-Aug. 20, with concerts, food, exhibits, rides, festivals, and so much more. Use this guide to prep for your visit this summer.
July 25, 2023
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A baby red fox
Travel and Outdoors
Help Wildlife Rehab Group of South Carolina save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
July 7, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A record player.
Culture
Explore Sacramento music genres with Every Noise at Once
See how Spotify classifies the local music scene.
July 6, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A baby fox lays on a blanket in the grass.
Travel and Outdoors
Help the Enchanted Forest Wildlife Rescue save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 30, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A fawn stands with one leg raised in the woods.
Travel and Outdoors
Help the Wildlife Welfare save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 27, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A fawn stands with one leg raised in the woods.
Travel and Outdoors
Help the SPCA Tampa Bay save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 27, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A fawn stands with one leg raised in the woods.
Travel and Outdoors
Help the Second Chances Wildlife Center save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 27, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A turtle hiding in its shell.
Travel and Outdoors
Help Hoosier Wildlife Rescue save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 27, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A fawn stands with one leg raised in the woods.
Travel and Outdoors
Help the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 26, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A fawn stands with one leg raised in the woods.
Travel and Outdoors
Help Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 26, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A fawn stands with one leg raised in the woods.
Travel and Outdoors
Help Wildlife Care Association save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 26, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
Help Harmony Wildlife save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 26, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
Help Carolina Wildlife Center save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 26, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A baby ringtail cat being held up in a glove
Travel and Outdoors
Help Austin Wildlife Rescue save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 26, 2023
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Dayten Rose
The North Carolina flag
Culture
History of the North Carolina flag
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
June 23, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A brass band performs outdoors.
Culture
Make Music Day returns to Kansas City for the third year
An international, daylong celebration of music will occupy 38 venues across the metro with live performances, plus opportunities for you to make some noise yourself.
June 20, 2023
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Events
Discover your new favorite artist at KC Fringe Festival
The uncensored, unjuried experience known as Fringe Festival will feature 54 productions, 35 visual artists, and six films across twelve venues between July 14 and July 30.
June 19, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A brown barred owl perches on a tree limb.
Travel and Outdoors
Help Lakeside Nature Center + Operation Wildlife save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this spring and summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 14, 2023
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KC Boulevard beer
Food
Enjoy unlimited tastings from 50+ breweries at Boulevardia’s Taps & Tastes
From as close to home as the Crossroads to as far out as Belgium, breweries will come to Crown Center on Saturday, June 17 to offer craft beer tastings paired with bites from KC kitchens at Taps & Tastes.
June 13, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A mural on the side of the Laugh-O-Gram building. Walt Disney produces pages of drawings under the words, "Thank You Walt Disney Inc."
History
Laugh-O-Gram Studio and the start of Walt Disney’s animation career in Kansas City
Kansas City nearly became the capital of animation when Disney began his career here in 1921, and a local nonprofit is working to revive that legacy to usher in a new era of creativity in the metro.
June 12, 2023
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