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