Local Services

Built on Faith, Grown by Family

At Dirt World, business is personal and every customer is treated like a neighbor Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones At the corner of 50 Highway and 7 in Lee's Summit, Dirt World is more than a place to pick up rock, mulch or soil. It is a place where conversations come easy, customers are greeted like friends, and a family’s faith quietly shapes the way business is done.   For owners Amy and John Pipes, Dirt World represents a leap of faith and a continuation of a family...

Local Services

More Than Cabinets:

Cabinet IQ Brings Smarter Remodeling to Lee’s Summit Article by Jamie Segall | Photography by Provided A new kind of remodeling experience is arriving in Lee’s Summit this June. Cabinet IQ, led by local owner Tim Moore, is opening its doors with a focus on thoughtful design, clear communication, and a process that puts homeowners at ease. For Moore, bringing Cabinet IQ to the area feels like a natural fit. “I’ve lived near Lee’s Summit for the past 15 years,” he says. “It’s a community where...

Home + Design

Where Elegance Meets Edge:

A Hosting Haven for Her & A Speakeasy for Him Article by Jami Meek | Photography by Matthew Anderson Some homes don’t feel complete until each space has been created with intent, and this basement is no exception. Homeowners, Bob and Jayme Richardson, envisioned a space that would allow them to easily entertain their loved ones, while ensuring it checked all their boxes. They longed for a casual and functional hangout that would discreetly lead into a hidden gem. Designer, Jami Meek, was eager...

Life + Culture

The Father's Club 

Dad's Join Together In Support of Kids, Community, And Each Other  Article and Photography by In 2018, a group of dads met with a high school principal and asked how they could be more involved with the students after a wave of mental health issues affecting kids. How could they show the kids that they matter and are seen?  That first Father's Club started with more than 50 dads handing out Chick-fil-A sandwiches, fist bumps, high fives, and lots of words of encouragement to the kids as they...