Anne Kniggendorf, Author at The Beacon

KC’s housing crisis forced this couple into an extended stay hotel. And it’s only getting worse.

by Anne Kniggendorf June 28, 2021July 21, 2021

A shortage of affordable housing in Kansas City is not a new problem. But the pandemic made it worse, and exposed the region’s failure to act.

Feeling a lack of protections against COVID-19, workers file complaints with OSHA

by Celisa Calacal and Anne Kniggendorf November 23, 2020June 25, 2021

Photo of someone using the U.S. Census website. 2020 was first time the U.S. Census could be completed online. Chase Castor/The Beacon

Civic Engagement

Complete census counts in Kansas, Missouri marred by COVID-19 and changing deadlines

by Anne Kniggendorf and Celisa Calacal November 12, 2020July 23, 2021

With uncertainty over reopening schools, more parents are drawn to homeschooling

by Anne Kniggendorf August 31, 2020March 31, 2021