Leah Wankum 

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A first-grader at Broken Arrow Elementary in Shawnee works at his desk. Standardized test scores and have become a point of contention in this year's Kansas school board races.

A first-grader at Broken Arrow Elementary in Shawnee works at his desk. Standardized test scores and have become a point of contention in this year’s Kansas school board races. Photo credit Celia Llopis-Jepsen / Kansas News Service.

Hi there! I'm Leah Wankum, and I'm the Post's Deputy Editor.

I'm thrilled to call Johnson County home, and I'm deeply committed to the Post's philosophy that an informed community is a strong community.

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A bit about me and my background:

I'm a native of mid-Missouri, and attended high school in Jefferson City before going on to the University of Central Missouri, where I earned a master's degree in mass communication.

Prior to joining the Post as a reporter in 2018, I was the editor of the Richmond News in Ray County, Missouri. I've also written for several publications, including the Sedalia Democrat and KC Magazine.