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Established in 1899, The Independent is Kansas City’s longest-running magazine.

Recent issues

Established in 1899, The Independent is Kansas City’s longest-running magazine.

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11.01.25

Directors of Philanthropy & GIVE KC

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October 18, 2025

10.18.25

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10.04.25

Hispanic Heritage Issue 

Recent ARTICLES

The Committee of 100 hosted its annual Celebratory Luncheon on September 16th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Cathy Schultz, Jamie Berg, and Mindy Wilson served as the co-chairmen, and Kim Aliber was the honorary chairman. Guests enjoyed coffee on the East Terrace, a fabulous presentation from Ellie Cullman and Sarah Ramsey in Atkins Auditorium, and a lovely luncheon in Kirkwood Hall. Mary Ann Powell is the C100 board president.

(Front row) Sarah Noble, Brooke Ward, Lindsay Burgess, Erin Duba, Laura Moore, Barbara Spilker, Mary Ann Powell, Mary Peavey, Honorary Chairman Kim Aliber, Co-chairman Mindy Wilson, Ellie Cullman and Sarah Ramsey, featured speakers; Co-chairman Jamie Berg, Ken Sherman, Co-chairman Cathy Schultz, Gina Penner, Kathy Nordhus, Mandy Burditt, Carmen Sabates, Mary Hodge, Julie McCann, and Kerry Adam (back row) Brooke Robinson Yoder, Luci Powell, Hillary Wolbach, Heather Pluard, Kelly Anders, Benefactor Party Host Tennille Adkins, Sylvia Haverty, Shelley Copaken, Gail Wordekemper, Katherine Ellis, Megan Thornberry, Allison Waters, Lily Maxwell, Molly Maxwell, Michelle Innes, Miranda Towsley, Lauren Slocum, Anne Durrie, and Beth Whalen
Lauren Blazar, Liz Uhlmann, Emily Fehsenfeld, and Amy Uhlmann
(Seated) Allison Larsen, Rachel Orscheln, Kelly McGrade, and Jane Ehinger (standing) Kelsey Delano, Lauren Atterbury, Michelle Pendleton, and Janney Polsinelli
Dr. Tim and Heather Pluard with Ellen and Dan Bolen
Missy Schaffer, Lori Stofer, Stephanie Siegfried, and Shelly Howe
Lexie Rasby, Margaux Blackwell, Ali Armistead, and Maddie Sutherland
Jenny Erdman, Tami Louiselle, Silvy Brookby, Alex Bolen, and Liz Maday
Julie McCann, Gina Penner, Trish Mayer, Mandy Burditt, and Luci Powell
Mary Ann Powell, C100 board president; Julián Zugazagoitia, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; and Shirley Helzberg

Featured in the November 1, 2025 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: David Riffel

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