Four students from The Barstow School recently received a Congressional Gold Award in Washington, D.C. The students were recognized for setting and achieving specific goals in voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and completing an expedition/exploration. Congratulations on this special achievement! Also featured in the September 1st issue of The Independent  

Reverend and Mrs. Dwight Tawney announce the marriage of  Laura Leigh Wilkerson and Adam Christopher Dietrich, who were married May 19th at Village Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Dwight Tawney of Leawood and the late Mr. William Ralph Wilkerson III. Laura is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dean […]

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kenneth Shanks of Delano, Tennessee, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Maigan Kathleen Shanks, to Hayes Edward Thompson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Webster Townley Thompson of Mission Hills, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Albert William Watkins and the late Mr. Watkins, and Mrs. […]

Dr. Mary Martin Henry and Dr. Clarke Latta Henry, Jr., of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Christine Martin Henry, to George Christian Vetter, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Vetter of Shawnee. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Leo Martin of Palo Alto, California, […]

Join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2012. We wish the best to these amazing students as they start their exciting journeys around the country this fall. Also featured in the August 4th issue of The Independent  

(Front row) Michaela Henne, Ryan Henne, David Cunningham, Kurt Wiedeman, Kathleen Wiedeman, Hannah Tutera, and Joseph Tutera (middle row) Joe Tutera, Joe Paris, Marian Tutera, Raleigh Lang, Aaron Lang, Anthony Mendolia, Cirese Mendolia, Lucille Tutera, Peaches Cunningham, John David Cunningham, Pauline Henne, Lindley Round, and Rose Hutchison (back row) Clara Paris, Dominic Tutera, Anthony Mendolia, […]

Mr. and Mrs. John Angotti of Leawood and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Albert of Lee’s Summit are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Mary Albert, to Benjamin Dominic Westerhaus, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Westerhaus of Chanhassen, Minnesota. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mike Ferraro of Prairie Village […]

Kristin Eliza-Lee Kaelke and Matthew Roy Miller were married on April 21st at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The bride is the daughter of Donna Kaelke of Georgetown, Texas, and the late Dr. Kerry Kaelke. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Miller of Warner Robins, Georgia. He is […]

Mr. Steve and Dr. Jane Arbuthnot of Springfield, Illinois, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Marie Arbuthnot, to Robert Joseph Clancey, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Warren Clancey of Overland Park. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Frederick Theodore Westerhold of Bethalto, Illinois, and the late Mr. Westerhold […]

Rachel Watts, a 2012 graduate from The University of Kansas School of Education, is following in her family footsteps to obtain her doctorate degree in education. She is photographed with her great uncle, Dr. Solon E. Haynes, who received his doctorate degree in education from The University of Kansas in 1968. Rachel holds a bell […]

Drew and Tommy Trucksess, sons of Sara and Andrew Trucksess, enjoyed a Kansas City Explorers’ tennis match after winning free tickets as our e-blast winners. Sign up for our e-blast to stay up-to-date on events around Our Town, and have a chance to win free tickets to the Titanic Exhibit, our e-blast prize for August. […]

Mallory Anne McGannon and Mark Samuel Van Winter tied the knot on September 10th at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Our Town. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGannon of Our Town and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hall of Moberly, Missouri and the late Mr. Charley […]

Kansas City couples cruised on the canals of Burgundy for a week enjoying the exquisitely beautiful countryside, great wine, gourmet food, and lots of laughter. Also featured in the July 7th issue of The Independent  

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Gillam Manda of Pleasant Hill, Missouri are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Amelia Manda, to John Talmage Halcomb, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Halcomb of Schochoh, Kentucky. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. John Edwin Young of Our Town and the late Mr. Young, […]

Join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2012. We wish the best to these amazing students as they start their exciting journeys around the country this fall. Also featured in the July 7th issue of The Independent (Seated) Chase Coble, Elon University; JJ Hjalmarson, University of Southern California; Ivan Battle, Northwestern University; […]

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stephen Wholey of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Kristine Wholey, to Christopher Curtis Nelson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Curtis Nelson of Mission Hills. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Switzer, Sr. and the late […]

Join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2012. We wish the best to these amazing students as they start their exciting journeys around the country this fall. Also featured in the June 23rd issue of The Independent  

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Jeffrey Krigel of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Kaye Krigel, to Todd Franklin Spector, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stanley Spector of Las Vegas, Nevada. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Elmer Price of Overland Park and the late Mr. Price, […]

Kimberly Cowen took her final bow in Todd Bolender’s Souvenirs on May 13th. Ballet performers and audience members alike applauded her and wished her all the best in her new role with the company as principal and associate director of the Kansas City Ballet School. Bravo, Kimberly! Also featured in the June 9th issue of The Independent Photo […]