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
09.05.26

September 5, 2026

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August 22, 2026

08.22.26

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08.08.26

August 8,  2026 

Recent ARTICLES

Guests enjoyed an evening at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens as the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park hosted its annual Stems: A Garden Soirée under a gorgeous evening sky. The festivities included creative food and drink, entertainment, art, and the beautiful gardens. The celebration was a huge success, benefiting the gardens, the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, and public art initiatives that keep our community vibrant and connected.

Board of Directors and Staff Members: Sonya McLelland, Korinne Armour, Jennifer Gerlach, Elaine Stolze, Fred Spears, Kimberly Wilkerson, Clayton Smith, Mitch Spencer, Bess Wallerstein Huff, Brit Waye, Jeff Byers, Heather Krejci, Marga Spangler, Eric Kratty, Melissa Trierweiler, Jocelyn Beckley, Ken Selzer, Laura Harsch, and Jennifer Cairns
Brandon and Melissa Maxey
Amy and the Honorable Curt Skoog
Alex Dennis and Emma Vogt
Landon and Melody Griffith with Cherry and Steve Shimkus
M. Joe Comer and Dr. Marc Enyart
Darik and Amy Salem
Sean and Jennifer Cairns, Meredith Cairns, Olivia Cairns, and Anita and Don Horine
Colin and Regan Novick

Featured in the September 5, 2026 issue of The Independent.

Photo Credit: Ashley Elwell and Mark Stuecheli

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