Dr. Rebecca Hierholzer, a board certified emergency physician, has worked in emergency departments since 1984. Rebecca co-founded COVERSA (Collection of Victim Evidence Regarding Sexual Assault) in 2000. She is a supporter of MOCSA, the American Heart Association and the Emergency Medicine Foundation. Rebecca helped to establish the Missouri Honor Fund within the American Medical Association […]

Darren Taylor served as the Corporate Walk Chairman for the 16th annual Light the Night Walk and made an incredible impact on the success of this year’s event. Darren serves as the CEO of Cobalt Talon, and is a member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Mid-America Chapter’s board of trustees.  Also featured in the […]

September 21st is the date for the sixth annual Under a Harvest Moon at Powell Gardens. Diane and Ford Brent are the honorary chairmen, and Sheldon Andrew is serving as the chairman of the event that benefits youth education programs at the Gardens. Chef Linda Duerr, The River Club; and her husband, Chef Leon Bahlmann, […]

The March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs Auction will be held on October 13th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Holly and Greg Mosher are serving as the chairmen of the event that will feature tastings from award-winning chefs from Our Town and across the nation and a unique and exciting auction. Debbie […]

August 23rd is the date for the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA’s) 10th annual Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction at the Uptown Theater. Deanna and Greg Graves are serving as the honorary chairmen, and Melanie Fenske and Kim Harp are the co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy drinks and delicious fare, silent and […]

Mr. and Mrs. Allen W. Blair of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Conness Blair, to Andrew Martin Rapp, the son of Linda Martin Rapp of St. Charles, Missouri, and Mr. Vincent Rapp of St. Charles, Missouri. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palmer of […]

Hannah Leigh Harris, born May 8, 2013, celebrated her first birthday on Mother’s Day. Proud parents Denise and Welsh Harris hosted a festive brunch at Kirkwood Circle. Hannah’s family, including grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Bollier, Mrs. Phillip Stephen Harris and great-grandmother, Mrs. André Bollier, enjoyed quiche, chicken salad, cheese, fruit, and Andre’s delicious vanilla […]

It was a fabulous 50th birthday celebration for Louise Meyers on May 16th at her store, Pryde’s. Family and friends enjoyed a delicious breakfast, shared special memories and took lots of pictures. Happy Birthday, Louise! Also featured in the June 14th issue of The Independent Louise Meyers displayed her beautiful birthday cake. Stephanie Revell-Shutt and […]

Sean Manners joined American Century Investments in 2010. He is an institutional strategies analyst and is responsible for identifying current market trends and establishing a positioning strategy to aide in business development within the institutional investment management industry. Sean is a member of the Centurions Class of 2014. He serves as the co-chairman of the […]

Mission Hills Country Club’s Step Back in Time was part of its Centennial Celebration. The April 26th event featured a “Great Gatsby” theme. Partygoers enjoyed delicious fare and The Karen Davis Project who performed on the patio under the stars. Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Walt Whitaker […]

Trent Green and David Gentile served as the co-chairmen of The University of Kansas Hospital and the Hunt Family Foundation’s Chiefs Fantasy Camp on May 15th and 16th at Arrowhead Stadium. The inaugural event featured appearances from Shawn Barber, Anthony Davis, Dante Hall, Priest Holmes, Eddie Kennison, Christian Okoye, Jan Stenerud, and Will Shields. Proceeds […]

April 25th was the date for Kansas City’s Go Red for Women Half Day for Your Heart at the Overland Park Convention Center. Dana Abraham and Trish Walker were the co-chairmen. More than 1,100 guests raised funds to support the American Heart Association’s life-saving mission. Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The […]

KidsTLC’s Pour For More was held on May 9th at The Guild. Kristin and Matt Holton served as chairmen of the event that featured cocktails, delicious fare, silent and live auctions, entertainment by The Dueling Piano Guys, and music by The Old No. 5s.  Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The Independent […]

Art Bra KC was held on May 2nd at Signature Hangar. More than 1,100 guests enjoyed a special fashion show featuring 70 work-of-art bras that were part of the auction. Sharon Snowden-Hake and Adrienne Helvey served as the co-chairmen. Also featured in the June 14, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  Sheldon Golden Dustin […]

May 8th was the date for Project 39’s The Mother of All Happy Hours. The hosts of the more than 60 events asked friends and family to come for a happy hour celebration and bring baby items. The Family Conservancy partnered with Project 39 to receive the donated baby items that will be stored at […]

The Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee was held on April 9th at The Kansas City Country Club. Ellen Zimmer Darling is the chairman of the 60th Anniversary Jubilee of The Jewel Ball, to be held on June 21st at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Also featured in the May 31, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo […]

A native of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Luke Wade is a Rising Star, Class of 2014. Prior to his high school graduation, Luke enlisted in the Army National Guard and served eight years, including one tour of duty as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Luke moved to Kansas City and started KC Crew and SocialHeart. He […]

April 3rd was the date for CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Promise of Hope Luncheon at the Ritz Charles. Proceeds from the event will support CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ work as advocates for abused and neglected children under court protection and help provide more Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Also featured […]

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Edward Bear of Chesterfield, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Marie Bear, to Adam Joseph Brown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Brown of Overland Park. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gene William Farthing of Springfield, Missouri, and the late Dr. Farthing […]

November 1st is the date for The Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute’s 12th annual HEARAid Gala at Indian Hills Country Club. Clara and Joseph Paris are the honorary chairmen, and Felicia Siragusa Bondi and Pauline Siragusa Henne are serving as the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the May 31st issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David […]

Clark Hunt, Matt Besler, Shannon Vreeland, Adam Dorrel, and the Shawnee Mission West Football Community were recognized for their commitment and achievement in Our Town’s sports at the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation’s 41st Annual Sports Awards Banquet. Denny Scott served as the chairman of the event that was held on April 11th at […]