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

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

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02.07.26

February 21, 2026-
Top Ten/Rising Stars

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February 7, 2026 -
Black History Month

02.21.26

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01.24.26

January 24, 2026

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Madison Hyatt and William Paxson St. Clair III exchanged wedding vows at the Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, Kansas, on January 11th, surrounded by family and friends. Madison is the daughter of Leah and David Hyatt of Leawood, Kansas, and she is the granddaughter of Marsha and Charles Broomfield of Kansas City, Missouri; and the late Patricia and Kenneth Hyatt. Pack is the son of Kelly and William Paxson St. Clair, Jr. of Prairie Village, and he is the grandson of Margaret Goodwin of Overland Park, Kansas, and the late Dr. Charles McElhinney; and Jill and William Paxson St. Clair of Ocean Reef Club, Florida. 

Prior to the nuptials, the St. Clairs toasted the couple at a rehearsal dinner at the Kansas City Country Club, and following the ceremony, the Hyatts celebrated the newlyweds with a gorgeous reception, also at the club. Hadley Hyatt was the maid of honor, and Margeaux St. Clair, Allie Callan, Molly Gasperi Broomer, Julia Sprouse Varenhorst, Turner Conwell, Sydney Summers, Wesley Neville Bailey, AnnaHelen Weber, and Lily Starr Shatzer were bridesmaids. The groomsmen were Cameron St. Clair, Carson St. Clair, Matthew Hyatt, Parker Botts, Connor Dorman, Brian Dolan, and Ethan Kemp. Cecil Keyes, Jr. and Zachary Keyes served as ushers. 

Madison is employed as a law clerk for the Honorable Marty Seaton, and Pack is the owner of DuraTek Boat Lifts. The happy couple is at home in Kansas City, Missouri, and they will enjoy a delightful honeymoon in Italy in September. 

Featured in the February 21, 2026 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Jordan Majure

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