ABOUT THE JOURNAL
Our readers turn to The Independent for news about their community – and to stay informed and abreast of the myriad of balls, galas and events that happen in Our Town every year.
Its pages are filled with photos of the people who participate in our community through their support of the arts, area cultural institutions, local and national nonprofit organizations, and fundraising events. They are the people who leave their mark on the city through their volunteer efforts and their philanthropic support. They give our city its heart and soul.
Readers are also given an opportunity to read about entertainment and dining, and to keep up with the lives of their friends and neighbors. They also have a chance to support advertisers who, by including The Independent in their advertising plans, target the needs and wants of influential, active and civic-minded citizens.
Subscriptions carry the publication across the nation and to many points overseas. In the greater Kansas City area, The Independent is delivered to paid subscribers by mail, and is available at select newsstands and hotels throughout the city. Pass-along readership is substantial because The Independent is frequently read by several members of a household and their friends. Additionally, a large number of the subscribers are professionals, so many copies find their way into the offices of doctors, dentists, lawyers, and members of corporate and non-profit boards of directors. More than 27,000 people read The Independent each week.
The Independent launched its younger, trend-setting sibling, The Independent Insider in 2008. The Insider is not just The Independent’s website, but it’s the go-to site for happenings around Our Town. We strive to bring you the most relevant news about recent galas and social affairs as well as the latest “buzz” on the street.
While you’re there, bookmark the “Event Extras” tab to stay abreast of the latest events and social affairs as well as expanded coverage and out-takes from our weekly magazine. Under “In The Know”, you will find the musings of political hot shot and fundraising expert, Annie Presley, ruminations from our Publisher Laurie Ingram, etiquette tips from Grace Ushley, and much more.
Or, click into our “Event Calendar” for a definitive accounting of what NOT to miss all year long! We go one step further and provide a comprehensive “Arts Calendar” for Our Town’s performing arts circles where you can read reviews from Kansas City’s premier Arts and Entertainment Editor, Paul Horsley as well as reviews from our staff feature writers on a host of theatre and concert events.
Finally, don’t miss out on our “Neighborhoods” tab where you’ll find highlights on the up-to-date events, boutique openings, and the inside scoop from your part of town.
