Karen Moore is a member of the Centurions, Class of 2015. She is the co-chairman of the November Task Force and serves on the curriculum committee. Karen is the dean of student development and enrollment management at Metropolitan Community College – Maple Woods. She volunteers with the Urban Neighborhood Initiative. Karen Moore and her husband, […]
Read MoreArt For the Children Auction and Gala was held on February 7th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Doctors Michella and Michael Stiles were chairmen of the 19th annual event that supports the Medical Missions Foundation. David Brinkerhoff and Dan Meiners were honored with the Humanitarian Award for Community Leadership in Philanthropy, and […]
Read MoreThe Kansas City Young Matrons’ Magic Ball was held on January 17th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. UMKC Chancellor Leo Morton was the honorary chairman, and Mary Beth Hershey and Janet Bjerke served as co-chairmen of the biennial event that featured cocktails, dinner, a raffle, a live auction, and dancing to the tunes of […]
Read MoreMatt Benge, producer, Schifman Remley & Associates Matt has served as president and vice president of the young advisory board at The Children’s Place. He is a member of Centurions, Class of 2016. Other organizations that Matt has been involved with include Reviving Baseball in the Inner City, KC Autism Training Center and United Way […]
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Charles Nemes of Singer Island, Florida, and Mr. and Mrs. Reinhard Helmut von Hollander of West Hartford, Connecticut, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dara Ilene von Hollander, to James Scott Whitaker, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John William Whitaker of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the […]
Read MoreJanuary 15th was the date for the Patrons’ Party at Three Points for the Kansas City Young Matrons’ Magic Ball. Guests enjoyed spectacular views of downtown from the Historic Lowe and Campbell Building. The Magic Ball was held on January 16th and benefited the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Kansas City. Ball Co-chairman […]
Read MoreA reception took place on January 14th at the Kansas City Art Institute’s H&R Block Artspace, honoring KCAI Interim President Tony Jones and his wife, the acclaimed photographer Patty Carroll. Faye Davis, Josh Rowland, Marc Wilson, and Michael Davis Wilbur Niewald, Ann Holliday, Diane Burnette, and Dennis Strait Tony Jones, KCAI; addressed the guests. Also […]
Read MoreJune 6th is the date for the Kansas City Art Institute’s 2015 Art and Design Auction on the KCAI campus. Linda and Topper Johntz are serving as the honorary chairmen of the event that will feature a “Deviation” theme. Partygoers will enjoy delicious fare, fun surprises and live and silent auctions of works by KCAI […]
Read MoreKristyn Leigh Reardon and John David Kimminau were married on August 2nd at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph Reardon of Leawood. Kristyn is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Joseph Sullivan of Our Town and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph Reardon. Her […]
Read MoreThe beautiful home of Linda and Gene Hall was the setting for The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s Annual Meeting. Steve Irwin, Kansas City Jazz Orchestra; announced the theme of the May 9th Gala, “Rhapsody In Blue – The Music and Lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin.” Don Hall is the honorary chairman, and Edith and […]
Read MoreThe mission of the Chiefs Women’s Organization is to build goodwill in Our Town through active volunteer participation. It teams up with charities to assist in maximizing the program’s impact. Tammy Reid collected donations at the Sunday Night Football Game for the Chiefs Kingdom Food Drive. Members of the Chiefs Women’s Organization posed with KC […]
Read MoreThe Independent extends our warmest congratulations to Our Town’s non profits, their honorary chairmen, chairmen, committee members, and volunteers for another successful year of philanthropy in Kansas City. Thank you for helping to make Kansas City a community full of care and compassion! This weekend’s issue will feature the Top Ten Events of 2014 and the 2015 […]
Read MoreJohn P. Minnis is a member of Centurions, Class of 2015, and is on the Steering Committee as the treasurer. He is currently senior vice president of commercial banking at Bank Midwest. John and his wife, Angie, have four children, Jack, Drew, Maggie, and Michael. Also featured in the February 21, 2015 issue of The […]
Read MoreJanuary 30th was the date for the Presidents’ Dinner at The Kansas City Club. Past Presidents of the University Club and The Kansas City Club, members and guests honored Bryan Flanagan, outgoing president; and welcomed Adam Walker, incoming president. The festive group enjoyed piano entertainment by Carl Bolte and a delicious dinner prepared by Chef […]
Read MoreThe National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial held its Annual Luncheon on January 23rd. Special Guest General (Ret.) Peter Pace, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed members of the Museum’s Business Roundtable. General Pace, the first Marine to hold the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shared […]
Read MoreApril 30th is the date for MOCSA’s Community Luncheon at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Lara Logan will serve as the keynote speaker. Lara’s reporting from war zones for more than two decades has earned her a prominent spot among journalism’s best correspondents. The sexual assault she endured in Egypt while […]
Read MoreAt Horizon Academy, Anna Davis is always willing to help. She spearheaded volunteer registration at the Great Pumpkin Race 5K, worked the entire night at the annual Bayou Bash and led two Learning Disabilities Simulations. Thank you, Anna, for all you do at the school! Anna Davis with her son Collin Also featured in the […]
Read MoreDecember 16th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Luncheon at The Kansas City Country Club. Members were delighted by the whimsical Nutcrackers that were used as decorations around the room and adorned as centerpieces on the tables. The festive afternoon was complete with beautiful gingerbread cookies and great friends. Bev Evans, […]
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Charles Stokely Runnion III of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Wells Runnion, to Daniel Fox, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Williams of Independence, Missouri, and the late Mr. Danny Fox. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. Robert D. Critton of Our Town […]
Read MoreThe evening of 12-13-14 was an extraordinary one at Mission Hills Country Club. Members celebrated the Club’s 100th Anniversary at the Centennial Gala and enjoyed dinner, drinks and mingling into the night. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Massman, Mr. and Mrs. David Staker, Mr. and Mrs. James Stowers, and Mr. and Mrs. John McClelland (Clockwise from […]
Read MoreBlair Yukon Benjamin and Daniel Mark Aires were married on August 31st at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lyon Benjamin of Overland Park. Her groom is the son of of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Aires of San Diego, California. The evening prior, the […]
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