“I would invent stairs that became a ramp so everywhere would be wheelchair-accessible.”

— Ben Rosenbloom, student, Lawrence

“We had an awesome rail system. I’d reinvent it to go back to what we had: a better public transit system.”

— Lynate Pettengill, self-employed, Lawrence

“We need to improve as a society on our communication skills, particularly listening. There’s a lot of yelling, but not much listening.”

— Steve Foster, retired teacher, Ozawkie

“I would reinvent the door so that no sound would come in or out.”

— Zach Helmstead, student, Lawrence