The Roasterie and Jewish Family Services have teamed up to create a special Passover blend of coffee. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the community food pantry that JFS operates. The new blend, which has been certified kosher for Passover, is a combination of beans from Brazil, Columbia and Costa Rica and […]

Laney, a Lab/Pointer mix, was an impulse rescue in July of 2005. Owner Amanda Nicholson explains that Laney loves to sunbathe, chew on sticks, fetch tennis balls, and go for car rides.  Also featured in the March 22nd issue of The Independent    

Since graduating from Kansas State University in 1996, Shelly Koehler has spent the majority of her career in healthcare construction and is currently a senior project manager at J.E. Dunn Construction. Shelly is a member of the Centurions Class of 2014 is and co-chairman of the Projects Committee, where she coordinates volunteers with roughly 100 […]

May 12th is the date for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ 33rd Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Golf Classic to be held at Lake Quivira Country Club. Golfers will enjoy lunch, dinner and an awards ceremony. Proceeds will support the growing demands of the seven food pantries and the new food distribution warehouse dedicated […]

April 11th is the date for The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation’s 41st Annual Sports Awards Banquet, to be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Guests will enjoy dinner and an awards ceremony which will recognize five individuals for their commitment and achievement in Kansas City sports. Denny Scott […]

Family and friends from near and far gathered recently in Palm Springs, California, for Bob Boyd’s 70th birthday. The convivial group enjoyed celebrating Bob at a beautiful party at LaQuinta Country Club.  Also featured in the March 22nd issue of The Independent  (Seated) Bob and Mary Jane Boyd (middle row) Gerry Portusik, Linda Stevens, Sara […]

The Truman Library Institute’s Wild About Harry will be held on April 10th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Cathy Schultz and Cathy Hedlund served as co-chairmen for the invitation addressing party that was held on February 25th at the beautiful home of Cathy Schultz.  Also featured in the March 22nd […]

April 12th is the date for the Vignoble Food & Wine Fest at The National Golf Club. Dr. Carrie and Mischa Bastin, and Inge and George Richter are serving as the co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner with wine parings, prepared by Top Chefs and brothers Michael Voltaggio and Bryan Voltaggio and Chef Michael […]

Kimberlee Nicole Ried and Erik Olav Bergrud were married on November 15th in the Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel at Powell Gardens. The bride is the daughter of Vicki Ried of Our Town and Mr. David Ried of Blue Springs, Missouri. She is the granddaughter of Thelma Logan of Our Town, the late Mr. James Edwards […]

Dr. and Mrs. Rex Marion Joyce of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lora Kathleen Joyce, to John Clayton Mosbarger, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Mosbarger of Goodland, Kansas. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School. Lora earned a bachelor of arts degree in […]

Grace Li-Haug and Molly Kruse are this year’s recipients of the Scott Pioli Family Scholarship through WIN for KC. This annual scholarship is given to a high school senior girl who has been involved with WIN for KC through Camp WIN or the Youth Advisory Board. Congratulations, Grace and Molly! Also featured in the March […]

Glad tidings from Annapolis, Maryland: Caroline Elizabeth Grey was born on January 24th to proud parents Katie Ligibel Grey and Eric Grey. The darling baby girl has blue eyes and brown hair. She weighed eight pounds, 13 ounces. Caroline joins her big sister Emmy, who is two and one half years old. Caroline’s thrilled grandparents […]

Trent Green and David Gentile are the co-chairmen of the inaugural Chiefs Fantasy Camp, presented by The University of Kansas Hospital and the Hunt Family Foundation. The event will benefit The Center for Concussion Management at The University of Kansas Hospital. Limited to the first 100 participants, the Camp will feature several Chiefs greats serving […]

Powell Gardens is grateful to have Betty Boyd as such a dedicated and caring volunteer. Within the last year, she has contributed almost 500 hours of service at fundraisers, special events, selling memberships, and working in the Gardens a few days each week. Betty loves the caring dedication of the staff and volunteers. She appreciates […]

It will be a shoppers’ paradise at the Saint Luke’s Foundation’s seventh annual Books & Boutiques, to be held on April 4th at the Overland Park Convention Center. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch, shopping and a fashion show. Marlo Thomas is the featured speaker of the event which will benefit the Emergency Department at […]

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mid-America Chapter’s 2014 Man & Woman of the Year winners will be announced at the Grand Finale on May 29th at Kansas City Marriott Downtown. For the next 10 weeks, the 22 candidates will raise funds to reach their goal of $500,000. Each dollar counts as one vote. Voting begins March 20th. […]

April 25th is the date for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Half Day For Your Heart to be held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Dana Abraham and Trish Walker are serving as the co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch, health expo, silent purse auction, education information, and speakers focused on […]

Kristen Leigh Briggs and Stephen Douglas Steele were married on August 3rd at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colorado. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Briggs of Olathe. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fenwick of Larned, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Peters of Larned, Kansas, and […]

Leigh Lawrence Gray is the new girl in Town! The blue-eyed, dark blonde-haired beauty was born on December 9th to Courtney Lawrence Gray and Brett William Gray of Prairie Village. Leigh came into this world weighing seven pounds and four ounces. Her older brother, Patrick William Gray, just turned three. The little darlings are the […]

On February 20th, The Independent and Nonprofit Connect hosted a Top Ten Party at The Bean Hangar at The Roasterie. Emcee John Holt announced the Top Ten Events of 2013.  The 2014 Rising Stars of Philanthropy were also celebrated. Guests enjoyed delicious fare from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, while celebrating Our Town’s commitment to philanthropy.  Also […]

Merle, a three-year-old American Blue Heeler, posed with Brody Butler, his new owner Scott Ludwig’s nephew. Scott adopted Merle from Great Plains SPCA, and the two of them are running buddies! Also featured in the March 8th issue of The Independent