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Austin Barnes

Austin Barnes

Verified

Special Projects Editor, Startland News

Kansas City

Final Covers

Business entertainment. community

Doesn’t Cover

Gossipping and yellow journalism, such as lives of kings and princes, etc.

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Content

Total articles 547

  • US Met Coal Market Mixed on China Tariffs

    By Austin Barnes Verified, Siew Hua Seah| Coal Zoom@ US Met Coal Market Mixed on China Tariffs By Austin Barnes and Siew Hua SeahFebruary 5, 2025 - US coking coal market participants are still mulling their position since President Donald Trump reignited the country's trade standoff with China andBeijing retaliated on Saturday with substantial tariffs. Market sources said the retaliation will affect some coals more than others, but disagree on the severity of the risk.

    By Austin Barnes Verified, Siew Hua Seah · Coal Zoom

    Feb. 05, 2025

  • New KC podcast ‘Beyond the Founder’ explores the human side of entrepreneurship

    By Austin Barnes Verified| Startland News Verified Founder admits he doesn’t know everything, but getting vulnerable could shed light on the answers  Editor’s Note: Startland News serves as the in-kind media sponsor of “Beyond the Founder.” This story was produced independently by Startland News’ staff. For 23-year-old Will Strout, the entrepreneurial journey isn’t just about profit margins and business plans — it’s about the people behind the passion.

    By Austin Barnes Verified · Startland News

    Dec. 11, 2024

  • KC-run youth incubator readies GEWKC showcase of student starters

    By Austin Barnes Verified| Startland News Verified Editor’s Note: Startland is the parent organization of Startland News. This piece was produced independently by editorial staff unaffiliated with student-run programming such as this.  When members of the 12th cohort of Startland’s Social Change Internship (SCI) take the spotlight Thursday evening, they’ll have plenty in common — while acknowledging that differences within their group give them strength. “Our eyes and smile, the same.

    By Austin Barnes Verified · Startland News

    Nov. 18, 2024

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Company Info

Startland News

Startland News is a nonprofit digital news publication based in Kansas City, Missouri, dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation, and community storytelling. Founded in 2015, it operates under the Startland nonprofit organization and emphasizes journalistic independence. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including startups, small businesses, civic initiatives, and economic developments in the Greater Kansas City area. The organization produces over 500 stories annually, focusing on underrepresented voices within Kansas City's innovation ecosystem. Startland News offers daily digital news reporting through articles, videos, and multimedia features. It also provides earned media amplification to spotlight underserved sectors, enhancing their visibility. As a founding member of the KC Media Collective, it collaborates with local organizations to improve news accessibility and equity. Startland News is committed to equitable, solutions-oriented journalism that connects the community to local innovation, aiming to amplify voices and uncover untold stories.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

+1 913-937-7492

Founded: 2015