Happy Hump Day! 🐪 In today’s newsletter, we’re continuing to reminisce on the best of 2025 while also looking ahead to summer 2026.
📍 Our top five local guides in 2025
🏠 A snapshot of Airbnb prices during the World Cup
🤔 Will you rent your house during the World Cup?
👀 Look inside West Plaza Bodega
2025 Recap ⏮️
Our Top Five Local Guides in 2025
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“Sometimes you gotta go back, to actually move forward.” -Matthew McConaughey
On Monday, we recapped the five biggest openings in Kansas City during 2025. Today, we’re looking back at our five most-viewed local guides from 2025. Here’s what KC Daily readers checked out the most this past year:
What local guides would you like to see in 2026? Reply to this email and let us know!
P.S. You can view all our local guides HERE!
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What Are Airbnb Prices During the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Southmoreland on the Plaza
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 175 days away, and teams knowing their match destinations, Airbnb prices are skyrocketing as visitors from around the world plan trips to Kansas City.
We took a look at the prices at five random listings on Airbnb for a two-night stay (June 15-17) for the first match in Kansas City on June 16th. Here they are:
BKS Carriage House: $1,700
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 6 guests
Downtown Castle: $6,141
6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 8 guests
Overland Park Cottage: $1,969
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6 guests
Plaza Apartment: $2,297
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 3 guests
Near-Airport Retreat: $2,327
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 6 guests
Midtown Mansion: $37,415
14 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, 16+ guests
Would you list your home for rent during the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
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In Other News…
👀 Sneak Peek: Yesterday, we shared about the grand opening of West Plaza Bodega, which we were able to check out for morning coffee. Take a look inside, and if you live in the area and haven’t been yet, go and tell them KC Daily sent you!
🚦Beating Traffic: Kansas City received a $750,000 federal SMART grant to upgrade traffic management across 28 municipalities and over 750 signals, helping the region handle increased traffic during the 2026 World Cup.
📚 Building for Books: The Mid-Continent Public Library is eyeing the former Independence City Hall at 111 E. Maple St. The library would demolish the old building and build a new administrative HQ.
🍴 Lounge Eats: Starting this Friday (12/19), Le Lounge inside Hotel No Vacancy in the Crossroads will start serving hors d’oeuvres. Dishes include Tofu Dip & Chicharron, Ranch Snack Mix, Reverse Ham & Cheese, and more.
🙅♂️ Growing Opposition: Leawood Mayor Marc Elkins announced opposition to a new Royals stadium on the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park. Leawood city limits extend to the east side of Nall Ave. and 119th St., just steps from the proposed location.
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— Nick Hageman | Co-Founder @ KC Daily
