Article Rachel C. Murphy | Photography Angela C. Bond The Dixon family focuses on recycling, reusing and growing together. “I have no more nails, but I’ll not keep waiting until I can make a trip to Independence,” he said. “A man doesn’t need nails to build a house or make a door.” Pa Ingalls Excerpt …
Chef Jonathan Justus Finds Precious Ingredients in Clay County Article Nicholas Chai|Photography Angela C. Bond Executive Chef Jonathan Justus applies a holistic approach to the food sourced, prepared and served at Justus Drugstore in downtown Smithville. For years, he has cultivated a deep knowledge of food origins, heritage and traditional uses. He has nurtured relationships …
Article Lisa Allen | Photography Angela C. Bond “It was a very intentional donation,” she says, “obviously meant to help as many people as possible. The contributions made by Meierotto’s ensured that the entire purchase price was used as the benefactor intended.” Gifts come in all shapes and sizes. For The Salvation Army, they typically …
Article Alexandra Bush | Photography Brian Turner When it comes to eye care, locally owned and operated Bennett EyeCare Midwest mixes past, present and future. By combining a long history in the community, quality service and premium technology, the offices have become widely recognizable in the Northland community. Bennett ECM offers eye exams, contact lens …
Article Katherine Bontrager | Photographs Courtesy of Powell Gardens Some of the most powerful figures in history put great importance on gardening. Gandhi was quoted as saying “To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves,” and Thomas Jefferson famously asserted “No occupation is so delightful to me …
Article Elizabeth Rosenberger | Photos courtesy of The Northland Garden CLub What kinds of plants are best to plant in our climate? What types of flowers are more resilient than others? How can I get the most out of a small space? What kind of vegetables can I plant in the winter? These questions and …
I’m so excited to be writing about green issues and gardening in our April issue. Not only are these subjects near and dear to my heart, but with such a mild winter, it seems that spring has been taunting us for far too long. Gardening is a subject that I have always found fascinating. There\ …
Grab your girlfriends and plan to shop for a cause at “Spring into Hope” on April 27 and 28 at the Independence Events Center. This exclusive charity event supports children with Autism and special needs. Friday night’s event at 5-10 p.m. includes a vast array of samplings from area restaurants and drink vendors, shopping with …
Article Lisa Allen | Photography Angela C. Bond The statistics are sobering. One in four women will be the victim of a violent crime, and one in 33 men are victims of assault. In the Kansas City metro area alone, 12 heterosexual males fell victim to drug facilitated assaults last year. With a caseload that …
Article Nicholas Chai | Photography Angela C. Bond Steven Clopine’s charming smile, exuberant personality and polite manners are the first noticeable attributes within a minute of meeting this Park Hill student and athlete. He brings a red velvet cupcake from Glass of Milk Cupcake Company, where Clopine works up to 30 hours a week. Delicious …
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