Earlier this month, we published The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can take a peek at the results of the readers’ poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our editorial staff, of some local people, places, and things that we thought clearly won 2025. We’ll be publishing these items online throughout November.

By the time our annual Best Of magazine hits stands, Jeff Parson—the face behind Fearless Jack Rabbit Art—will be halfway done crafting his collection of Kansas City Chiefs yard art. What started out as an avenue for self-expression has led to a seven-year tradition in Riverside.

The local artist paints wood carvings that resemble members of the hometown team, adding a new player to the yard each week. By the end of the NFL Season, Parson ha

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