John P. Minnis is a member of Centurions, Class of 2015, and is on the Steering Committee as the treasurer. He is currently senior vice president of commercial banking at Bank Midwest. John and his wife, Angie, have four children, Jack, Drew, Maggie, and Michael. Also featured in the February 21, 2015 issue of The […]

January 30th was the date for the Presidents’ Dinner at The Kansas City Club. Past Presidents of the University Club and The Kansas City Club, members and guests honored Bryan Flanagan, outgoing president; and welcomed Adam Walker, incoming president. The festive group enjoyed piano entertainment by Carl Bolte and a delicious dinner prepared by Chef […]

The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial held its Annual Luncheon on January 23rd. Special Guest General (Ret.) Peter Pace, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed members of the Museum’s Business Roundtable. General Pace, the first Marine to hold the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shared […]

April 30th is the date for MOCSA’s Community Luncheon at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Lara Logan will serve as the keynote speaker. Lara’s reporting from war zones for more than two decades has earned her a prominent spot among journalism’s best correspondents. The sexual assault she endured in Egypt while […]

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 […]