Recent issues

Established in 1899, The Independent is Kansas City’s longest-running magazine.

Recent issues

Established in 1899, The Independent is Kansas City’s longest-running magazine.

Issue
04.18.26

April 18, 2026- 
Paw Print issue

issue

April 4, 2026

04.04.26

issue
03.21.26

March 21, 2026-
Womewn's History Month

Recent ARTICLES

Our Town has some of the most adorable pets around! Catch a glimpse of the much-anticipated Paw Print Issue, hitting the streets on April 18th – the cuteness has been unleashed!

Creston * Laura and Kraig Pyer
Olympia and Satchel Paige * Margaret and Camden Hanzlick-Burton
Peppermint * Maggie Klos
Louie * Curtis Mahl
Nash * Maddie Little
Pete * Nicole Price 
Tawny WWA * Martha and Rusty Smith * 
Thancred WWA * Sean Strader 
Peppermint * Maggie Klos
Zooey and Bentley * Rachel, Noah, and Mila Slabotsky
Rhyne WWA * Sean Strader
Nymeria and Khaleesi dressed for the Lunar New Year! * Linh Thai
Pete * Nicole Price 

Featured in the April 18, 2026 issue of The Independent
WWA * Wayside Waifs Alum

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