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Off To College – Class of 2020

Join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2020. We wish the best to these amazing students as they start their exciting journeys around the country this fall. Reverend Vincent Giacabazi, S.J., Rockhurst High School; Tom Rottinghaus, Luke Rottinghaus, The University of Kansas; Katy Rottinghaus, and David Laughlin, Rockhurst High School   Tyoni […]

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Rachels Read’s – September 2020

“The true alchemists do not change lead into gold; they change the world into words.” – William H. Gass As I have struggled in the last few months, I have found a new sense of artistic resonance in the genre of memoir. These authors play with words and my sense of the world by blending […]

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Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Karen Crnkovich

Karen Crnkovich has been a member of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri for 16 years and is serving as the 2020-21 president. Karen has served on the board of directors for four years and in many other roles, including director of fund development, director of training, board assistant, Holiday Mart co-chairman, and advocacy […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Moe Chizari

Teaching math might not be everyone’s idea of happiness, but for Moe Chizari, it’s exactly what the semi-retired accountant and volunteer loves to do. Moe spends his free time working with Literacy KC’s program, High School Equivalency Test preparedness. Giving back motivates Moe to do the work of teaching, and the joy comes when students, […]

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Fifties Freedom In The Village

If you’re driving by 71st Street and Mission Road in Prairie Village, you’ll notice that there’s a new kid in town. He is part of the sculpture Fifties Freedom In The Village. Brad Johnson wanted to honor his bicycle-riding friends, and E.S. Schubert, who is known as Spencer, created the artwork. Both men graduated from […]

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Summer Scrapbook 2020

The residents of Our Town love the summer months, and The Independent delights in sharing their special moments. We are excited to feature many happy celebrations that were held with healthy protocols in place, including masks, social distancing, and temperature taking. Cheers to some Kansas City fun!   Additional photos featured in the September 5, […]

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The Dish With Ann – Marina 27 Steak & Seafood

All of us out at Lake Lotawana have been watching with anticipation the transformation of longtime lakeside eatery, Marina Grog and Galley, into the stunning new Marina 27 Steak & Seafood. (The number 27 stands for how many miles of shoreline are at Lake Lotawana.) Jack Schwindler, who had been a lake resident since his […]

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Congratulations, Madeline & Sam!

Madeline Louise Ledom and Samuel Hurst Logan were united in matrimony on July 18th at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Lisa and Mark Ledom, Sr. of Prairie Village, Kansas. Madeline is the granddaughter of Richard Boerger of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the late Loretta Boerger, […]

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Homegrown –  Fresh Faced: Glow On!

In sixth grade, I became the proud owner of a bar of Clinique Facial Soap. Between the preteen hormones and frustrating flare-ups, I was forced to focus my attention from playgrounds to pimple control.  Fast forward 20 years, and I am a self-diagnosed product junkie who is known to buy it, try it, and move […]

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Toast To Olde Tymes – Lucy Christie Drage

When Lucy Christie Drage died in September 1965, our scribe wrote: “Gallant was the word for this indomitable woman whose life was touched by an over-abundant share of tragedies. Three generations of localites remember her in distinctly different lights. Courtly gentlemen who were gay blades after the turn of the century recall the beautiful Lucy […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Karly Scholl

Karly Scholl is in her second year as a Centurion, where she has served on the Education Task Force and is on the projects committee. This married mother of two earned a bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University and a master’s degree from Iowa State University. She joined CommunityAmerica Credit Union in 2017,  tasked with […]

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2020 Kemper Gala – “Ions & Elements: Through the Microscope”

October 10th is the date for the 2020 Kemper Gala, “Ions & Elements: Through the Microscope.” During this year’s event, the exhibition on display at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art will be Elias Sime: Tightrope. Elias takes salvaged electronic components and creates artworks that highlight the effects of technological progress on the global environment. […]

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Fountains In Our Town –  The Meyer Circle Sea Horse Fountain

The Meyer Circle Sea Horse Fountain has graced Kansas City with its presence for nearly a century. Prior to that time, the original statuary, which was made of Carrera marble and dated from the 17th century, was on display in Venice, Italy. J.C. Nichols, the real estate developer, decided that it should be a gift […]

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Art Scene – Bianca Fields

  Bianca Fields has been living and working as an artist in Kansas City for a little more than a year, and she currently has a studio space at the Cherry Pit Collective. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Bianca graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art College. What brought her to Kansas City was her partner. […]

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The Dish With Ann – Tie The Knot 2020

No matter what size or style your upcoming rehearsal dinner and wedding reception is, everyone has to eat. Right? So what are some of the food trends wedding planners, restaurants, and caterers are seeing?  Wedding Planner Sarah Quinlivan of Quintessential Events said, “People want food that matters to them, whether it’s an homage to their […]

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & David!

Elizabeth Word Moody and David Churchill Shelton were married on November 23rd at Church of the Nativity, Episcopal in Huntsville, Alabama. The bride is the daughter of Emily and Dr. Jon Moody of Huntsville. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Elizabeth and Robert Word, Jr., of Scottsboro, Alabama, and Glenda Moody of Scottsboro, and the late […]

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & Tyler!

Elizabeth Crellin Leek and Tyler Christian Murray were married on February 8th at Mission Hills Country Club. The bride is the daughter of Mary Brown Leek of Prairie Village, Kansas. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of the late MaryAnn and Joseph Brown and the late Carolee and Louis Leek. Her groom is the son of Christine […]

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Congratulations, Victoria & Bryan!

Victoria Elizabeth Miller and Patrick Bryan Melland, Jr. were married on May 22nd at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of John Miller of Kansas City, and the late Lee Ann Miller. Victoria is the granddaughter of the late Earlana and Gerald Hamilton, the late Margaret […]

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Congratulations, Alden & Brad!

Alden Elizabeth Haugh and Brad Alan Harris were joined in matrimony on March 23rd at Harris Farms in Saint Paul, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Jay and Dan Haugh of Lawrence, Kansas. Alden is the granddaughter of the late Elizabeth and Gene McLaughlin and the late Rita and Oscar Haugh. Her groom is […]

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Congratulations, Catherine & Stephen!

Catherine Blair Dudenhoeffer and Stephen James Holman were united in matrimony on June 20th at the bride’s parents’ farm in Rich Hill, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Denise and Mark Dudenhoeffer of Kansas City, Missouri. Catherine is the granddaughter of Margaret and Donald Austin of Our Town and Patricia Dudenhoeffer of St. Louis, […]

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To Have And To Host – Picnic at the Park

Keep calm and marry on! If the guest of honor leans more towards a bridechilla than a bridezilla, then a Picnic At The Park with a yoga flow session is a breath of fresh air for all. Celebrate the bride-to-be with a little Zen and a lot of love.   The beauty of this type […]

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