At Horizon Academy, Anna Davis is always willing to help. She spearheaded volunteer registration at the Great Pumpkin Race 5K, worked the entire night at the annual Bayou Bash and led two Learning Disabilities Simulations. Thank you, Anna, for all you do at the school! Anna Davis with her son Collin Also featured in the […]

December 16th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s Nutcracker Luncheon at The Kansas City Country Club. Members were delighted by the whimsical Nutcrackers that were used as decorations around the room and adorned as centerpieces on the tables. The festive afternoon was complete with beautiful gingerbread cookies and great friends.  Bev Evans, […]

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stokely Runnion III of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Wells Runnion, to Daniel Fox, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Williams of Independence, Missouri, and the late Mr. Danny Fox. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. Robert D. Critton of Our Town […]

The evening of 12-13-14 was an extraordinary one at Mission Hills Country Club. Members celebrated the Club’s 100th Anniversary at the Centennial Gala and enjoyed dinner, drinks and mingling into the night. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Massman, Mr. and Mrs. David Staker, Mr. and Mrs. James Stowers, and Mr. and Mrs. John McClelland (Clockwise from […]

Blair Yukon Benjamin and Daniel Mark Aires were married on August 31st at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lyon Benjamin of Overland Park. Her groom is the son of of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Aires of San Diego, California. The evening prior, the […]

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Rivers Hughes of Greenville, South Carolina, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Madeline Brooke Hughes, to David Carter Ward, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hardman Ward of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Bullard Whelpley and the late […]

Dr. Kathleen Smith and Ronald Donais, Jr. were married on June 28th in a vineyard wedding at Monte De Oro Winery in Temecula, California. The bride is the daughter of Kathy Smith of Leawood and the late Mr. Mike Smith. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lenny Madalinski of Elgin, Illinois, and […]

April 25th is the date for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 26th annual Savor The Moment…A Taste of New Beginnings. Kathy and Jim Polsinelli are the chairmen of the event to be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Chairmen Jim and Kathy Polsinelli Also featured in the February 7, 2015 […]

A handsome baby boy named Ford Lawson Satterwhite arrived on August 11th. He weighed seven pounds, two ounces and was 19 inches long. Ford has blue eyes and brown hair. His proud parents are Hilary Allen and Steven Satterwhite of Overland Park. His thrilled grandparents are Helen Thompson and Hiram Blomquist of Leawood, Wanda and […]

April 30th is the date for MOCSA’s 2015 Community Luncheon to be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Michelle and Peter deSilva and Jordan and Marcelo Claure are serving as the honorary co-chairmen of the event that will celebrate MOCSA’s 40th year of service in Our Town. Lara Logan is the keynote speaker. Marcelo […]

Kersten Hotzhueter is an associate in the litigation and dispute resolutions practice group at Spencer Fane Britt and Browne. She is married to Dan Kilcoyne. Kersten is a member of the Centurions Class of 2015, is chairman of the Law and Order Task Force and a member of the recruiting committee. She especially enjoyed volunteering […]

Molly Kathleen Barnthouse and Robert James Anderson were married on September 27th at Catholic Church of the Ascension. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Ralph Barnthouse of Leawood. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Thomas Auten of Paola, Kansas, and the late Mr. Auten and Mrs. James Barnthouse of Winfield, Kansas, […]

Catherine Conness Blair and Andrew Martin Rapp were married on August 2nd at St. John’s United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen W. Blair of Our Town. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palmer of Jefferson City, Missouri, the late Mr. Robert E. Dallmeyer, Jr. and […]

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner was held at the Kansas City Convention Center. Daymond John, a regular on Shark Tank; was the keynote speaker. Outgoing Board Chairman Roshann Parris and Incoming Board Chairman Terry Dunn were honored, and University of Missouri – Kansas City Chancellor Leo Morton was named the Kansas […]

December 6th was the date for the Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place’s fourth annual Suspenders & Stilettos at Pennway Place. The event was a benefit for The Children’s Place, and guests enjoyed a wine wall and live entertainment from The Magnetics. Also featured in the January 24th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: […]

The 10th anniversary Fashion For A Cause will be held on April 17th in the Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center. Prior to hosting the runway show, entertainer and actor Mario Lopez will mingle with fashion forward patrons at a VIP Experience. Proceeds benefit Truman Medical Centers’ essential care and services to women and […]

December 4th was the date for the Kansas City Art Institute’s Patron Preview. The event was held the evening prior to the public opening of the end-of-semester exhibition and sale. Guests visited studio departments throughout the campus, viewed student artwork of all kinds and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner.  Also featured in the January 26th issue […]

The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial was the site for a reception and special screening of Unbroken on December 16th. Guests enjoyed a preview screening of the film, auction items including a copy of the Unbroken book that was signed by Louie Zamperini and a reception and tour of the Museum with […]

Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Baker, Jr. of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Baker, to Daniel Nelson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Morton Nelson of St. Joseph, Missouri. Kate is a graduate of The Pembroke Hill School. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy […]

Kathleen Mary Herman of Naples, Florida, and Mr. John Andrew Herman of Cuba, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lucy Ann Herman, to Andrew Hogan Rieger, the son of Nancy Hogan Koons of Mission, Kansas, and the late Mr. Thomas Andrew Rieger. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Mullally […]

December 18th was the date for Unbound’s inaugural event, An Unbound Experience. Beth and John Manley were the honorary chairmen, and Elizabeth Alex served as the emcee. Also featured in the January 24th issue of The Independent  Ron and Kathy Roux with Jennifer Siebes, Unbound David and Diane Hentges, Marty and Bill Porter and Tharon […]