The traditional BOTAR Presidents’ Tea was held on August 23rd at The Kansas City Country Club, led by Mandy and Meg Burditt, and Martha Gail Hughey and Andrea Hughey and […]

Betsy Martin and Stephen Fowler met at the altar of Presidio Chapel in San Francisco, California, to exchange vows on April 27th. Betsy is the daughter of Karen and Gary […]

The Independent was fortunate enough to call Anna Bazan-Munguia a Rising Star in 2023, and we are thrilled to report that Anna is still hard at work in her community. […]

Mr. and Mrs. John Everett Baxter of Bentonville, Arkansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Nicole Baxter, to Paul Jarrel Freeman, Jr., the son of Mr. […]

Jasper James Spivey arrived to the delight of his family on June 14th weighing seven pounds, nine ounces, and measuring 20 inches in length. The handsome, brown-haired young man is […]

Enjoy our special look back at fun times this Summer! Featured in the September 7, 2024 issue of The Independent

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas is pleased to announce the presidents for its 51st Annual Snow Ball, to be held on January 18th. Kara and Doug Ciocca and Angie […]

Patrick Deramus Johnston made his entrance into the world on March 12th, weighing seven pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 21 inches long! The darling boy has blue eyes and brown […]

June 2nd was the date for Kansas City Rose Society’s Rose Day and Rose Show. The beautiful event was held in the Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden in Loose […]

The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade was held to honor the mothers, grandmothers, and special guests of the Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball. The June 2nd event was held at Mission […]

The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held at The Kansas City Country Club on June 2nd. Catherine Carothers and Linda O’Hara served as co-chairmen for the lovely event. Debutantes, mothers, […]

Kansas City Symphony Board Chair Linda Gill Taylor was joined by past Symphony board chairs and generous supporters on April 3rd to honor Music Director emeritus Michael Stern at the […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City’s Legacy Invitational golf tournament was held on May 20th at Loch Lloyd Country Club and on June 10th at The National Golf Club. Golfers […]

Join HappyBottoms in celebrating 15 years of alleviating diaper need in our city! Diaper Bowl 2024 will be held on September 19th at Ameristar Casino & Hotel. The fun night […]

University Academy Foundation’s 22nd Annual Gala, Fore! The Love of UA, was held on April 13th. Erika and David Dickey were the honorary chairs, and Byron White, UA Foundation board […]

Loch Lloyd Country Club was the site for the C&C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament on June 3rd. More than 140 golfers enjoyed drinks and delicious fare, raffles, and a special […]

Lifelong Kansas Citian Megan Bubb has become a prominent figure in the community’s philanthropic scene. Recognized as a Rising Star by The Independent, Megan’s achievements in philanthropy are numerous.  Despite […]

Life Unlimited celebrated 20 years of its very successful fundraiser, Hats Off to Mothers, with its annual luncheon on May 10th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. […]

Feeling like a delightful “springtime in Paris” evening, the Lyric Opera Ball, “A Toast to Opera,”had guests swooning over the gorgeous decor by Studio Dan Meiners. Partygoers enjoyed an auction, […]

The Kansas City Museum Foundation hosted its ninth annual Derby Party on May 4th. Amy and David Embry were the honorary chairs, and Board Member Darcy Frick Stewart served as […]

City Year Kansas City’s annual Idealist Gala was held on April 17th at Studio Dan Meiners in celebration of its students, AmeriCorps members, and community members who challenge cynicism, and […]