×
Subscribe

Subscribe Today

Save almost 50% off the newsstand price!

In addition to receiving 26 issues of The Independent Kansas City’s Journal of Society, your subscription will include our annual publication, the Charitable Events Calendar and a subscription to our e-newsletter, The Insider.

Questions about your current subscription? Contact Laura Gabriel at 816-471-2800.

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Celebrating a Century of Service Luncheon

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, celebrated 100 years of service in Our Town at its Celebrating a Century of Service Luncheon on September 20th. The event was held in the Grand Ballroom at Bartle Hall and Lisa Schubert Hickok, Rachel Sexton and Betsy Ballard served as the co-chairmen. Hoda Kotb, correspondent for Dateline NBC, co-host of the Today Show and best-selling author; was the featured speaker.

Also featured in the November 2nd issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Bruce Mathews and JLKCMO

9 jlkcmo
Jill Dean and Hoda Kotb, featured speaker
15 jlkcmo
The Looney family, representing the University Academy; were special speakers at the event.
3 jlkcmo
Betsy Lynch and Amber Hackett
4 jlkcmo
2013-2014 Board Members: Patsy Amick, Amy Tysseling, Allison Taylor, Theresa Uchytil-Etler, Colleen Goldblatt, Jennifer Ray, Julie Randolph, president-elect; Hoda Kotb, featured speaker; Marissa Schaffner, president; Jessica Earnshaw, Gina Stingley, Mary Jo Saviano, JLKCMO; Ericka Duker, Kori Crouse, Rachel Sexton, and Rebecca Arbuckle
8 jlkcmo
Jean Wagner and Hoda Kotb, featured speaker

 

 

Features

Redefining Self-care And Mental Health For Women

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health stressors weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of women and children alike. Whether it’s the soaring cost of living, the turmoil of politics,…

Photography Project Defies Ageism and Youth Beauty Ideals for Women

Beauty standards have changed over the decades, continuously shaping the expectations that society has for women. In the 1910s, the hourglass figure with a cinched waist was de rigueur. In…

Rose Brooks Center – 37th annual Cabaret

Rose Brooks Center held its 37th annual Cabaret on February 25th at Loews Kansas City Hotel. Michelle Emanuel Johnson and Jeff Johnson were the event chairs. Guests enjoyed a special…

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – ROMANtic Revels

ROMANtic Revels featured a Roman theme this year, complete with a sword fight scene by HASF actors in appropriate garb, bringing a taste of Julius Caesar to the evening! The…