As a young black woman growing up in Our Town’s urban core, Melissa Robinson had a lot to overcome. Her life could have taken many turns, but she decided early on that she wasn’t going to let anything get in the way of her dreams.  After Melissa graduated from North Kansas City High School, she […]

December 4th is the date for the Women’s Foundation’s Annual Luncheon, to be held at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Arianna Huffington, chairman, president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group; is the featured speaker. The mission of the Women’s Foundation is to promote equality and opportunity for women of all […]

The third annual Beach Volleyball Tournament, hosted by the Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place, took place on August 8th at Volleyball Beach. (Front row) Nicole Clifford, Jovanna Rohs, Ann Anthony, and Shelly Migliazzo (back row) Micky Clifford, Scott Hall, Patrick Mitchell, and Paul Migliazzo Laura and David Mountjoy Also featured in the September […]

Kenzie Rita Wetherill was born on April 2nd in Austin, Texas. The darling baby girl is the daughter of Meggin and Kirk Haworth Wetherill. Kenzie joins her big sister Fiona and big brother Kirk Wetherill, Jr. Kenzie was recently baptized at Saint John Neumann Church in Austin. Following the service Grandparents Laura and Beau Pierce, […]

Hannah Hasselquist was born and raised in Our Town. She graduated summa cum laude from Benedictine College with a bachelor of arts degree in business administration and dance. Hannah is a member of Centurions, Class of 2016. She is the co-chairman of the Arts Task Force and serves on the retreat planning committee and the […]

Sarah and Jon Baum are the honorary chairmen for MOCSA’s annual Johnson County Fall Forum on October 7th at the Overland Park Marriott. Honorary Chairmen Jon and Sarah Baum Also featured in the September 5, 2015 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David Remley  

Grab your girlfriends, grab a cocktail and grab a shopping bag! Holiday Mart, a benefit for The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, will be held from October 22nd through the 25th at Bartle Hall. Ladies’ Night Out will be held on October 23rd. The event will feature signature cocktails, delicious fare from PB&J Restaurants, […]

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The WIN for KC Triathlon was held on July 25th at Smithville Lake. Jannell Bassore Rachel Noland, Annie Noland and Julia Noland Maggie Scanlon Photo Credit: Thomas Photogenic Also featured in the September 5, 2015 issue of The Independent  

October 24th is the date for Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Boo Ball. The sixth annual event will take place at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, and guests will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and HOWL 2 GO dueling piano entertainment. Proceeds will support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Saint Luke’s East Hospital. Boo Ball Committee: […]

Lucy Ann Herman and Andrew Hogan Rieger were married on April 18th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Kathy Herman of Naples, Florida, and Mr. John Herman of Cuba, Missouri. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jim Mullally of Naples, Florida, and the late Mr. Mullally and Mildred Herman of […]

It was love at first sight for Andrea and Marty McGee when they met Minnie at the Great Plains SPCA’s Pet Adoption Center in Merriam. They are now living as a “fur-ever” family and having a wonderful summer together. Also featured in the August 22, 2015 issue of The Independent

Cathy Fligg Frame is serving as The Belles of the American Royal 2015 president. It has been one of the her most favorite organizations to be a part of. “My Aunt Nancy once gave me the best advice: ‘Surround yourself with people who are older and younger than you are, and you will always have […]

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Warner Johnson of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Adalaide Emma Johnson, to Robert Patterson Sutherland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John William Sutherland II of Andover, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stewart McKie of Prairie Village and the […]

Jessica Michelle Whitworth and Jonathan Mayer Stone were married on May 24th at the Historic Firestone Building. The bride is the daughter of Dawn Whitworth of Edison, New Jersey. Her groom is the son of Kathy Krigel Stone of Fairway and Douglas A. Stone of Mission Hills. Jonathan is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. […]

Heather and Jean-Paul Wong were chairmen of the sixth annual Slammin’ & Jammin’ for Genesis at Carriage Club. Guests enjoyed a cocktail party, dinner and auctions on Friday night, followed by Kansas City’s Premier Pro Tennis Tournament on Saturday. Proceeds support The Genesis School, a charter school in the urban core that serves high-risk youth […]

July 15th was the date when Symphony League members gathered at The Sulgrave to prepare beautiful invitations for the Symphony Ball, “Rhapsody in Blue.” Hosts Kathy and Mario Scaglia provided a wonderful lunch for the volunteers. The Symphony Ball will be held on September 12th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. […]

Mr. and Mrs. David Michael Fowler of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Christine Fowler, to William Cody Stoeckel, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gove Stoeckel of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Arthur Koch of St. Louis, Missouri, and Mrs. […]

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s Holiday Mart will be held from October 22nd through the 25th at Bartle Hall. Committee members are busy planning the fun-filled, four day event. Shayla Hammeke and Katie Minnis are serving as the co-chairmen. Holiday Mart has raised nearly $10 million for community projects since its inception in […]

Brent Blacklock is a partner with TPP Certified Public Accountants. Brent is a member of Centurions, Class of 2016. He serves on the Healthcare and Aging Task Force and the projects committee. Brent and his wife, Audrey, have two children, Grace and Hannah. Hannah Blacklock with her father, Brent Blacklock  

Janine Akers and Ryan Anderson are serving as co-chairmen of the ninth annual Stand Up for Synergy on November 7th at the Improv Comedy Club at Zona Rosa. Billy Gardell, star of the CBS television show Mike and Molly, is the featured performer. Proceeds support domestic violence prevention, shelter and support for children, women and […]