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 […]

Allison Diana Reynolds and David Meng Lewis were married on March 3rd at Country Club Christian Church. Parents of the bride are Jill Ingram Reynolds of Prairie Village and Mr. Allen Reynolds of Columbia, Missouri. Allison is the granddaughter of Mrs. Robert Palmer Ingram, Jr., of Our Town, and the late Mr. Ingram, and the […]

Mrs. Jeffrey Wayne Comment of Our Town is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Kristen Heather Comment, to Jadin Scott Winberg, the son of Kara Winberg of Mexico, Missouri, and the late Mr. Charles Doerge, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Joseph Winberg of Ashland, Missouri. Kristen is the daughter of the late Mr. […]

Dawn Taylor recently took her two daughters, Sarah Biegelsen and Emily Biegelsen, and their foreign exchange student, Lola Chavee, on a trip to the Windy City for spring break. The girls got their picture taken in front of “The Bean” sculpture, and climbed 103 stories to the top of Willis Tower. It looks like Chicago […]

Dr. and Mrs. Roger Paul Jackson of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Courtney Brooke Jackson, to Douglas Joseph Beardsley, the son of Theresa Beardsley and Mr. Samuel C. Beardsley of Portland, Oregon. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Stevens and the […]

Kathy Maguire and Tom Fritts recently took their daughter, Ellie Fritts, on a trip to the East Coast. They spent time in the Big Apple and enjoyed touring our nation’s capital. They even showed their Kansas City pride with signs on Good Morning America.  Also featured in the May 26th issue of The Independent  

Lauren Leigh Fournier and Spencer Curtis Diebel were married on December 10th at Perkins Chapel at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Carter Fournier, Sr., of University Park, Texas. Lauren is the granddaughter of Mrs. John Cheney of Dallas, Texas, and the late Mr. Cheney […]

The Gerald Gorman family recognized 53 yeras of celebrating Easter Day brunch at The Kansas City Club recently. Guest enjoyed delicious food and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself.  Also featured in the May 26th issue of The Independent (Front row) Zack Royle, Gwen Gorman Royle, Adele Royle, Anita Gorman, and Michelle Royle (back […]

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Uhlmann III of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Bloch Uhlmann, to Wesley Joseph Fehsenfeld, the son of Debra Bates Davis of Charleston, South Carolina, and Mr. Joseph Craig Fehsenfeld of Barrington Hills, Illinois. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wollman […]

Brothers Ryan and Alex Hrinya had a great time exploring the big apple during their recent trip to New York City. The boys watched a thrilling hockey game at Madison Square Garden and took in two Broadway Shows. They also got to tour NBC Studios. It sounds like these brothers had a great time in […]

Teddy Sullivan loved his first cupcake at his recent birthday party. He loves following his big brothers around everywhere they go and making his mommy melt with those big beautiful eyes. Also featured in the April 28th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Drix Photography  

Barrett and Chapin Woods explored caves and enjoyed seeing the beautiful desert views in New Mexico during their recent spring break trip. Also featured in the April 17th issue  of The Independent  

Congratulations to the Visitation sixth grade girls basketball team! The young players recently became co-champions of the CYO League this year. Way to go girls, slam dunk!

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Clayton Mrkonic of Overland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Craig Mrkonic, to Weston Patrick Buckley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen James Buckley of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. George Ralph Mrkonic of Merriam and the late Mr. Mrkonic, and […]