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.

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08.22.26

August 22, 2026

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August 8, 2026

08.08.26

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07.25.26

July 25,  2026 

Recent ARTICLES

Stunning flowers and natural greenery arrangements set the scene for Powell Gardens’ annual Fleur-ette event, held on June 3rd at Union Station Kansas City. The lush garden party atmosphere welcomed guests to a luncheon, fashion show, and guest speaker and author, Margot Shaw, of Flower Magazine. Lucy Coulson and Mindy Sosland served as event co-chairs, and Ellen Merriman, Tess Merriman, Margaux Blackwell, and Mattie McGee were the honorary co-chairs.

Honorary Co-chairs Mattie McGee, Ellen Merriman, and Tess Merriman (out of camera range) Margaux Blackwell

Lucy Coulson and Mindy Sosland, Fleur-ette co-chairs
The stunning stage built for Fleur-ette
Guest Speaker and Author Margot Shaw
Sophie Rohr, Megan Pence, Caffrey Dudenhoeffer, and Madison Kistner
Ruth Keenan with Red Bud, a heritage steer and the unofficial mascot for the Midwest Center of Regenerative Agriculture at Powell Gardens. 

Featured in the August 22, 2026 issue of The Independent.

Photo Credit: Annie Tuttle Photography

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