Travis Meier

Travis Meier

Senior City Editor, KCtoday

Travis is a launch editor for KCtoday and is based in Kansas City, MO. He previously worked for local news stations such as FOX4KC after earning his degree at the Missouri School of Journalism. In his free time, he loves to mountain bike, play the saxophone, and talk extensively about coffee + urban design.

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Lexington’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
December 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Raleigh’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these landmarks our Hollywood signs.
October 7, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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Consider these local landmarks our Hollywood signs
We’re giving you the 411 on the 817’s landmarks — from the Livestock Exchange Building to the Tarrant County Courthouse. Learn about their history, fun facts, and why Fort Worthians and visitors alike find them so iconic.
October 3, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Austin’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these landmarks our Hollywood signs.
September 30, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Our picks for the best brunch restaurants in Kansas City
Kansas City restaurants, cafes, and diners serving up all the eggs, pancakes, mimosas, and other brunch favorites you want to eat.
September 19, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Get familiar with Kansas City’s unwritten rules
Tell us you’re from KC without telling us you’re from KC.
September 6, 2024
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Travis Meier
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How to navigate our community events page
Never again wonder how to browse for cool events in our city or how to upload your own.
August 30, 2024
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Travis Meier
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13 iconic landmarks you can’t miss in Columbus
From the Wonder Bread sign to the downtown bridges, these are the most iconic sightings that truly make up Columbus, Ohio.
August 13, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Boston’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
August 13, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Kansas City’s dog-friendly guide
Explore these dog-friendly places in KC that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
July 16, 2024
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Travis Meier
The Portland Oregon Sign in Old Town.
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Portland’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs — though we actually have one of those too.
June 28, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Culture
How to navigate our community events page
Never again wonder how to browse for cool events in our city or how to upload your own.
June 25, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
Make Music Day returns to Kansas City
Head to these spots to make + appreciate music on Friday, June 21.
June 19, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Happy trails: Our guide to hiking around Kansas City
Check out these 15 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around the Kansas City metro for outdoor adventures.
May 17, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Best places for happy hour deals around the Kansas City metro
Get your happy hour on at these local KC businesses.
May 9, 2024
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Travis Meier
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Culture
How to navigate our community events page
Never again wonder how to browse for cool events in our city or how to upload your own.
May 9, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Food
Eat tacos + win prizes on the KCK Taco Trail.
Fun fact: Forbes named KCK the Taco Capital of the US.
May 6, 2024
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Travis Meier
The reflection of the Uptown Charlotte skyline is seen in the water of a pond surrounded by trees.
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Charlotte’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these Charlotte landmarks our Hollywood signs.
April 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A view of Monument Circle from the air
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Indy’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
March 27, 2024
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Travis Meier
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Food
Dining outdoors in the Kansas City metro
Whether it’s an al fresco brunch on the patio or margaritas on the rooftop, these dining decks across the metro will get you drinking in sunshine.
March 27, 2024
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Travis Meier
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San Jose’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
December 12, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Events
The largest ugly sweater party in the world’ is here in Kansas City
“I am ugly, and I am proud.” — holiday sweaters everywhere
November 30, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Asheville’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
November 19, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Drop a pin: San Diego’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
October 9, 2023
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Monica Garske
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San Antonio’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
July 28, 2023
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Nicholas Caballero
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Iconic landmarks in Nashville
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
July 19, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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New to Lakeland
Lakeland’s most iconic landmarks
We’re giving you the 411 on the 863’s landmarks — from the Southgate Sign to “Sputnik.” Learn about their history, fun facts, and just why Lakelanders and visitors alike find them so iconic.
July 18, 2023
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Victoria Bardega
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Business
TBAY Made: How Raymond James went from family business to international financial firm
From dispensing investment advice out of a St. Pete apartment to earning an annual revenue of ~$11 billion in 2022 — Raymond James has its roots in Tampa Bay.
July 10, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Seattle’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
June 29, 2023
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Travis Meier
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