Arts + Culture

Once an Art Kid, now Creative Soul

Cody Wheelock shares his talent by teaching and amazing pieces. Article by Judy Goppert   With the support of his family at an early age, Cody Wheelock found the spark that lit his imagination by doodling on the margins of worksheets and creating cartoon drawings of friends and illustrating his own stories.   “In 7th grade, I came across a book in the library about how to draw realistic portraits by artist Lee Hammond,” he explained. “I dived in and learned how to approach values, get...

Life + Culture

Beauty Refined, Wellness Redefined



Orchid Aesthetics and Wellness Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Janie Jones Orchid Aesthetics and Wellness in Lee’s Summit believes that true transformation starts from within. Through personalized bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), Orchid helps clients reclaim energy, clarity, and confidence by addressing the root causes of hormonal imbalance, all within a professional, physician-led environment. 
Founded by Dr. M. Aaron Mehrer, a board-certified anesthesiologist...

Fitness

Adventure Awaits

The Kansas City Climbing Community Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Kate Neuenschwander Kansas City might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of rock climbing, but its climbing community is thriving and growing stronger every year. Thanks to the Kansas City Climbing Community, locals and visitors alike can find their way onto the wall, whether it’s inside one of the area’s many gyms or outside at nearby crags. “Kansas City Climbing Community recently celebrated...

Sports + Recreation

Inside the Crown

One Man’s Devotion to Royals Baseball Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Nicolette Martin Writer, podcaster, and lifelong fan David Lesky shares the highs, heartbreaks, and magic of the game that raised him.   For David Lesky, baseball isn’t just a sport — it’s the soundtrack of his life. Raised in a home where Royals games were always on the TV or radio, Lesky was destined to fall in love with the game. One moment sealed it: July 4, 1989, when a four-year-old Lesky watched Bo Jackson...