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Journal stories drew close to three times as many readers in 2024 as they did in 2023, reflecting a higher level of visibility. ✍ Chris Green #SolutionsJournalism #CivicEngagement

Calling all educators, parents, and young changemakers! 🐝 The National Civics Bee is back, buzzing with opportunities for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders across the U.S. 💡 This competition highlights bold ideas and civic engagement while awarding recognition and cash prizes. 🏆 Students tackle real-world challenges, propose solutions to improve their communities, and might even advance to the national championship in Washington, D.C. 🌟 Applications close February 4, 2025—spark action and get started today! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghXFZza6 🐝 #NationalCivicsBee #CivicEngagement U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

As part of #GivingTuesday, the Kansas Leadership Center is hosting a #GivingNewsday livestream! Learn more about The Journal and KLC's work in civic information as contributors and partners share insights into our work.

In a recent survey by Gallup and the Knight Foundation, only 23% of the more than 5,000+ American adult respondents felt that most national news orgs care about the best interests of their readers, viewers and listeners. That’s pretty grim. Today, on #GivingNewsDay, we want to remind you that at the KLC's Journal, we care very much about not only our community of readers but also about the trustworthiness and impact of our independent reporting. These are the very reasons we exist. If this resonates with you, can we count on you to help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 by the end of the day? 40 new donors giving an average of $100 would get us there! 🙌 Thanks to #NewsMatch, your contribution today can go even further, with donations being tripled up to $1,000 and new monthly gifts matched 24 times. Donate at the link in the comments. Thank you for your generosity this #GivingTuesday!

✨ Vote for KLC’s window display in Downtown Wichita’s Window Wonderland contest! 🎄 Cast your vote daily now through January 1 at https://lnkd.in/gTTzfu3B. Help us spread holiday cheer & take home the top prize! 🏆 #ILoveWichita #DowntownWichita Starring Pedro Cuevas Franco, Stefania Lugli, Camille Scott, Jaryth Barten

A small town in the Midwest takes on America’s big questions: can entrepreneurship unite us? In places like this, bold ideas are blending innovation and collaboration to bridge divides and spark economic growth. ✍️ Brian Whepley #Entrepreneurship #HeartlandTogether

The Rodel Leadership Institute is a nonpartisan, independent nonprofit devoted to strengthening American democracy and improving the quality of public leadership in the United States. A center for leadership learning and intellectual development, Rodel helps America’s most promising leaders: 1) deepen their commitment to democracy and the rule of law, 2) become more effective public servants, and 3) work together to address some of our nation’s most important challenges. Rodel’s programs convene leaders from across the political, legal and policy spectrum to find common ground, build relationships, and encourage the understanding and cooperation needed to govern a complex 21st century democracy. KLC's partnership with the Rodel Leadership Institute began in 2022.

Think you know leadership? 🤔 This new report from KLC’s Third Floor Research reveals what really drives success in leadership. 💡 It introduces a groundbreaking way to measure how people act as leaders—focusing on relational skills—and provides insights that could change the way leadership is understood, with implications for both individuals and organizations. Link in comments. #LeadershipDevelopment #AdaptiveLeadership #LeadershipResearch #KLCPath

Empty lots, big ideas: Can Marshalltown’s business experiment spark lasting change? The community faces both visible scars and hidden potential as it works to support entrepreneurs. ✍️ Brian Whepley #Entrepreneurship #HeartlandTogether

Can Reno County's bar chats really turn into business plans? Here’s how it’s sparking an entrepreneurial revival. ✍️ AJ Dome 📸 Jeff Tuttle #KSecon #EconomicDevelopment #Entrepreneurship