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The Independent’s 2019 Class of Rising Stars

André L. Davis Corporate Engagement/Business Development Executive, Built Interior Construction André has been a leader in the community, specifically empowering youth regarding diversity, education, and opportunity. He leverages his corporate network access, his influence, platform, and his voice, to get more people involved in community work he’s chosen to impact. André has been a board member of […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Linda Flake

Linda Flake is a dedicated volunteer at Community LINC. She leads a team of volunteers who prepare apartments for incoming families who are facing homelessness. The new residents will find groceries and other items for their use, all donated by the volunteers. Thank you, Linda, for sharing your time and talents with Community LINC. Linda […]

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Congratulations, Reagan & Alex!

Mr. and Mrs. David Joseph Fromm of Mission Hills, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Reagan Marie Fromm, to Alex Michael Beck, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Neal Beck of Shawnee, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Carl Michael Fromm of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, and the […]

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The Symphony League – Holiday Luncheon

The Symphony League’s Holiday Luncheon was held on December 12th at Grand Street Cafe on the Country Club Plaza. Symphony Ball Chairman Laurie Burgess and Honorary Chairmen Mary and John Edgar presented a check from the Ball to Frank Byrne, Kansas City Symphony, and Michael Fields, Symphony board member. Social Chairman Annette Sherrow planned the […]

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Johnson County Community College Foundation – Some Enchanted Evening

Christi and Jon Stewart served as the chairmen of the 32nd annual Some Enchanted Evening, a benefit for the Johnson County Community College Foundation. Doctors Mary and David Zamierowski were named the Johnson Countians of the Year. The Overland Park Convention Center was the site of the November 10th event. Proceeds benefit students in need […]

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The 14th Annual HALO ArtReach Auction

The 14th Annual HALO ArtReach Auction is set for February 22nd at The Brass on Baltimore. Susie and Chad Wollard are serving as the honorary chairmen. The event will feature artwork from orphans around the world, artwork from local and nationally-recognized artists, silent auction items, dinner, and entertainment. HALO provides housing, healing, and education to […]

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Rachel’s Reads – January 2019

As the hustle and bustle of the holidays comes to an end, it is almost as if you can hear the collective deep breath from everyone. The completely immersive exhale of finally having everything done and attended to never quite feels like it lasts long enough. The world ramps up again with resolutions and normality, […]

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The Dish With Ann – Freshwater

To many of Our Town’s foodies and midtown residents, Calvin Davis is a hero. In June of 2017, a drunk driver, going 70 miles per hour, crashed into his well-received restaurant, Freshwater, located on Southwest Trafficway. The accident destroyed the window and collapsed the front corner of the building. “We were fortunate that no one […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Williams!

Major Kristen Alling Smith and Major Shane Thomas Williams were united in matrimony on July 28th at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Alling Smith of Mission Hills, Kansas. Kristen is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Craig Hill and the […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Pollard!

Abigail Louise Eickhorst and Robert Reilly Pollard were married at The Abbott in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 13th. The bride is the daughter of Katherine Anne Eickhorst of Shawnee, Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee Eickhorst of Leawood, Kansas. Abigail is the granddaughter of Mrs. Donald Joseph Borofsky of St. James, Missouri, and […]

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Shannon and Dr. Patrick Lillis

Shannon and Dr. Patrick Lillis were the chairmen of the Catholic Education Foundation’s Gaudeamus event for two years in a row. The hardworking couple recruited volunteers and committee members, coordinated all of the details of the events and hosted dozens of planning sessions in their home. Under Shannon and Patrick’s leadership, the 2017 event raised […]

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The Folly Theater – Folly Frolic

Ashley and Ramin Cherafat were the honorary chairmen, and Sara E. Welch and Steve Paddock served as the co-chairmen for The Folly Theater’s Folly Frolic, “Celebrating the Renewal of an Iconic Theater.” The November 17th benefit concert featured Oleta Adams, blues and gospel vocalist. More than $175,000 was raised in support of the 118-year-old theater. […]

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – 45th annual Snow Ball

Fran and Neil Douthat are serving as presidents of the 45th annual Snow Ball, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. The January 19th event will be held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Friends of Curé of Ars, Nativity, St. Michael the Archangel, and Ascension parishes gathered at events in November to support […]

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KVC – Gala at the Station

Guests gathered at Union Station Kansas City for KVC’s Gala at the Station. The event, which was held on November 2nd, featured the talents of Quixotic and Lost Wax. Frank Boal led the auction. This year, members of the Red Door Grill restaurant group teamed up to serve as co-chairmen. Proceeds help KVC to provide […]

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Kansas City Ballet – Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball

The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was transformed into the Land of Sweets for the 24th Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball on December 1st. Shelley Zucht served as chairman. Guests enjoyed a performance by the Kansas City Youth Ballet, caroling by the Ginger Frost High School Honors Artists from the Lyric […]

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CCVI – Gingerbread Lane at Webster House

The holidays were in full swing with Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI’s) Gingerbread Lane at Webster House, where Our Town’s best pastry chefs created fabulous gingerbread houses. Caryll Schultz, Janise Naughton, Kelly Henderson, Lailan Bressler, and Susan Kastner   Meghan Schlichting’s “Das Lebkuchenhaus” won second place in the competition.   Cheri Elder’s “Nome […]

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Kansas City Young Matrons – Mistletoe Party

Hallbrook Country Club was the setting for Kansas City Young Matrons’ annual Mistletoe Party on December 7th. Members enjoyed an evening filled with fellowship and fun. Dawn Evans served as the event chairman. Terry and Bev Carlton with Feda and Shawn Briggs   President Joni and Chuck Etherington Also featured in the January 5, 2019 […]

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Cristo Rey Kansas City – 13th Annual Dancing with the Kansas City Stars

The 13th Annual Dancing with the Kansas City Stars, a benefit for the students of Cristo Rey Kansas City, will be held at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The historic Scarritt Arcade was the setting to announce eight hometown heroes, Kelli Alldredge, Dean Barber, Shawn Hartman, Christy Hartner, Gabrielle Kaniger, Lauren Sierra […]

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The American Royal – Chairman’s Uptown Hoedown

November 17th was the date for The American Royal’s Chairman’s Uptown Hoedown in Hale Arena. Stephanie Boryla and Charlie Tetrick were the co-chairmen. Friends and supporters of The American Royal gathered to celebrate the conclusion of another successful American Royal season. Proceeds support The American Royal’s mission to impact the future of agriculture. Kim Palmer, […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City – Most Wanted Auction

The Arvest Theatre at The Midland was the site for the Most Wanted Auction on December 1st. Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City select honorees – this time, there were 40. Nearly 1,000 guests bid on amazing, once-in-a-lifetime auction packages. Honoree Amy Grothaus and Liz Lewis   Adam Miller with Sean, BBBS Voice […]

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Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC – Human Relations Dinner

Irv Hockaday was honored with the 2018 Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award at the Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC’s Human Relations Dinner on November 18th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Kay Barnes, Shirley Bush Helzberg, Herb Kohn, and Pat McCown served as the co-chairmen. Linda and Terry Ward, Kay Barnes, co-chairman; […]

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