Food + Beverage

The Greyhound

at Libations & Company Photography by Adam & Angela Hagerman of Black Moon Media A fresh, local twist on a classic. Crafted with Kansas City’s own Tom’s Town Vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, organic agave nectar, and a splash of fresh-squeezed lime. Bright, crisp, and perfectly balanced—only at Libations & Company.

Beauty

Carry Yourself in Style

A Thyme for Everything brings high-style to Lee’s Summit with exclusive Hammitt handbags perfect for fall. Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones A Thyme for Everything may be best known around Lee’s Summit for its curated kitchen goods and unique gifts, but tucked among the cookware and candles is a surprising touch of high fashion. This local gem is the exclusive area retailer of Hammitt handbags—luxury leather bags designed for quality, style, and statement-making confidence...

Life + Culture

Experience Lakeside Living

at the 2025 Lake Lotawana Homes Tour Photography by Provided Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 4, 2025, as the beloved Lake Lotawana Homes Tour returns from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This highly anticipated biennial event offers an exclusive glimpse into six stunning homes nestled along the shores of Lake Lotawana, and it’s all for a great cause. Hosted by the Lake Lotawana Community Club (LLCC), the tour serves as the organization’s primary fundraiser. Established over 80 years ago, the LLCC...

Local Services

Lee’s Summit woman pins her passion to fashion

Some may say Marlo Demark has a magnetic personality. Article by John Beaudoin | Photography by Janie Jones OK, all puns aside, the 20-year Lee’s Summit resident and creatively-driven accessory-aficionado has been creating fashionable accessories since her first patent was obtained in 2010.   Over that decade and into 2018 - when she formally started her company, Heartware Magnetic - Demark’s shoe clips became the must-have accessory for all ages and styles.   During her “previous life” as...

Beauty

The Capsule Wardrobe Every Man Should Own

Style doesn’t have to be complicated. Article by Amani Skalacki | Photography by Emmalee Rathsam A capsule wardrobe is all about quality over quantity — a streamlined collection of timeless pieces that work together and never go out of style. Think of it as the backbone of your closet, where every item earns its place and serves a purpose. Originally, the concept of a capsule wardrobe was geared toward men — not because men chase trends, but often because they skip the basics. Many overlook...

Style + Beauty

The Clothes Mentor

Photography by Janie Jones Clothes Mentor is an upscale women's resale shop specializing in apparel, shoes, and handbags. We carry a variety of womens designer brands in new and like-new condition - each piece is hand selected and reviewed for quality and style before it goes to our floor. Our products are sourced from women in the community and our mission is to keep fashion cyclical, sustainable, and responsible. We save tens of thousands of items from the landfill each year and prove that...

Life + Culture

Behind Every Foster Family:

A Community That Cares Article by Alicia Holechek | Photography by Janie Jones Most days, Katie Welch juggles swim meets, tutoring sessions and dinner at a crowded kitchen  table. But amid the noise of family life, she’s quietly building something powerful. Three years  ago, Katie launched Foster Light, a nonprofit that offers behind-the-scenes support to foster  families across Kansas City.  Welch, a former inner-city art teacher and now mother to six, knows firsthand the emotional  chaos...

Arts + Culture

Lemon Lane Farm

A treasure with darling animals and flowers galore. Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones Derek and Rachel Pace, along with their three kiddos, live on and run Lemon Lane Farm in Raymore. It is a labor of love that began in Rachel’s heart years ago. They moved here in January of 2008 from middle Tennessee.  “In 2010, while pregnant with our first child, I remember being home when a news story came on TV. A local rescue was in a pretty dire situation with being over capacity...

Local Services

Heart of America Humane Society

A Lifeline for Pets in Lee’s Summit Article and Photography by Since 1992, the Heart of America Humane Society (HAHS) has been a dedicated force in animal welfare across the Kansas City metro area. Operating entirely through volunteers and foster homes, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit stands out for its compassion-first model. Without a physical shelter, HAHS focuses its resources on direct animal care and impactful community programs. HAHS partners with the Lee’s Summit Municipal Animal Shelter...

Health + Wellness

Beyond the Smile:

How One Orthodontist Helps Children Born with Cleft Palates Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Adri Guyer For many families, visiting the orthodontist is a milestone toward straight teeth and confident smiles. But for some, especially those whose children are born with cleft lip or palate, it’s much more than that. At Jewell Orthodontics in Lee’s Summit, Dr. Abby Jewell provides expert orthodontic care that starts just days after birth and continues through adolescence, all with the goal...