Article Nicholas Chai | Photos courtesy of Jay Peterson A Christian-based faith isn’t a requirement to participate in Young Life Platte County and Young Life KC North, two chapters of a national nonprofit that introduces local high school adolescents to Jesus Christ and helps them grow in their faith. Jay Peterson, the Platte County area director, …
If you don’t know it is there, you’ll never find it. Tucked behind an outer road off of Highway 291 south in Liberty, lies the ruins of a bygone era, as well as the rebirth of a new venture—the Belvoir Winery. The winery was a dream for Dr. John Bean and his wife Marsha. Long time …
Article Rachel C. Murphy | Photography Brian Turner Nick Vaughn loves yeast. As we sit down for lunch to talk, he is on a break from his 9 to 5 job at SCD Probiotics, where he is the operations manager. Working with probiotic bacteria may seem like job fulfillment enough for a man with a …
Mark October 28 and 29 on your calendar as days not to miss the Northland Holiday Mart. The holiday mart, which will take place at Harrah’s Casino, will feature two days of unique gifts, home decor, fashions and accessories from boutiques and stores all over the Kansas City metro. The event functions as the annual …
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one local businesswoman is helping raise awareness and money through jewelry for the fourth year in a row. Lu Knueven, owner of Artistic Works by Lu, has designed another original necklace that will help raise money to fight breast cancer. Her “Necklace for the Cause” is only …
Hands of Hope Counseling and Support is offering a free community event. Children and adolescents affected by any form of loss, change or trauma, parents wishing to show support and educators are invited to Flack Memorial Church in Excelsior Springs on October 8 from 10:30 am-12 pm to participate in a hands-on seminar on how …
Shatto Milk Company’s Farmstead Cheeses are quickly making a name for themselves after the local family farm completed its state-of-the-art cheese-making facility earlier this year. On Saturday, August 13th, Shatto Milk Company was notified that its “Lily” cheese was named Best of Show at the Missouri State Fair. Lily is an aged cheddar cheese named …
Ballet North School of Classical Ballet is proudto present four of their students that have received honors or placement in prestigious programs this summer. Aimee Cover attended the New York City Ballet summer intensive (the hardest ballet program to get into in North America). Kristin Smith attended the Pacific Northwest Ballet summer intensive on a …
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