Arts + Culture

Stems: A Garden Soirée Blooms Earlier in 2026

Article and Photography by One of Overland Park’s most beloved fundraisers will arrive a little earlier next year. Stems: A Garden Soirée , the signature event supporting the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, will move to May in 2026, giving guests the chance to celebrate while the gardens are at their springtime peak. Organizers say the shift better aligns the event with the natural beauty of the season. Late spring at the Arboretum brings...

Local Services

A Community Built for Every Ability

Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Provided On 64 acres in Olathe, a visionary development is taking shape that promises to redefine what inclusion looks like in the Midwest. At the center of it all is Michael’s Wonder World, an ultra-inclusive, all abilities theme park designed so that all people, including children and adults with special needs can experience the joy of play without barriers. Surrounding it will be a state-of-the-art sports arena, an accessible hotel, restaurants...

Home Services

A New Way to Solve Moisture Problems in Your Home

Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Janie Jones There’s a certain musty, damp scent that instantly tells you something isn’t right in your home. It’s that smell that lingers in basements, clings to stored boxes, and quietly signals that moisture is winning. For many homeowners, that smell feels like an unsolvable mystery. You run a dehumidifier, repaint, try waterproof coatings, but the dampness always seems to return. That’s where Renodry USA comes in. Simply put, Renodry dries out...

Home + Design

Rooted Returns:

Investing in Your Home and Community with Rosehill Gardens Article by Jamie Segall | Photography by Janie Jones For more than 60 years, Rosehill Gardens has shaped the look and feel of Leawood and the surrounding Kansas City area. What began as a local landscape business has grown into a trusted name synonymous with beautiful outdoor spaces and long-term community investment. “I think being so close to the state line and always being known as the best landscape company in Kansas City has made...