Food + Beverage

Cooking with Leo

Instilling the confidence in the kitchen Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones Cooking with your children and allowing them the opportunity  to try their hand at preparing food instills not only a love of cooking but also provides them with confidence. While a little patience is needed when first teaching a young child  skills such as breaking an egg or measuring correctly, eventually through trial and error, the fine motor skills develop to prepare a recipe independently...

October 2024

Local Services

Feed Lee's Summit

Article and Photography by Feed Lee's Summit will be held this year on November 15th at John Knox Village by the Lee's Summit Rotary clubs to serve those with food insecurities. Proceeeds will benefit Coldwater, Lee's Summit Social Services, Meals on Wheels, One Good Meal, and Boost 4 Success.  Coldwater Coldwater is a faith-based, non-profit organization that serves Lee’s Summit and surrounding communities. They operates a food pantry and a clothes closet, offer emergency food during the...

October 2024

Food + Beverage

Ground Control

Article by Jenny Vergara | Photography by Janie Jones Chef Celina Tio is going back to her fine dining roots with the opening of Ground Control, her 20-seat tasting room, created to highlight a wide variety of cocktails made from her new spirits label, ANNX Spirits Co. and located in the newly remodeled lower level of the building where Tio also operates The Belfry and Gerard’s Pool Hall at 15th and Grand Boulevard.   The bar is intimate and just quiet enough to hold a conversation. It...

October 2024

Life + Culture

The Cockrell Mercantile Tradition Continues

New owners will carry the torch into the future. Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones Anyone who has experienced the ambience and colloquial feel of the Cockrell Mercantile gets it. There is just something about entering the front screen door and stepping inside the delicious aromatic interior.  Since the 1990’s, generations of shoppers have made this locale a family tradition and destination for everything from birthdays, girls’ trips and afternoon outings. They continue to...

October 2024

Home Services

Tips for Stress-Free Christmas Light Installation

As the days grow shorter and the festive season approaches, many of us start thinking about how to decorate our homes with Christmas lights. While the twinkling lights bring joy and cheer, the process of installing them can be challenging. This year, why not take a different approach and explore some ways to make holiday decorating easier, more efficient, and more affordable?The Benefits of Planning EarlyOne key to a stress-free holiday season is early preparation. Many homeowners wait until...

September 2024

Style + Beauty

Transitional Fashion

Article by Evelyn Irvin | Photography by Janie Jones Dressing for this time of year can be tricky with the changing temperatures. These classic, neutral pieces are perfect for this transitional season and transition from day to evening or work to a night out.    This matching sweater set is the perfect attire for those 12 hour days.  Dress this champagne tank and pleated pant up for a work daytime look by adding a cream or denim jacket.  This light, flattering top and skirt can be dressed...

August 2024

Style + Beauty

Update your fall closet with Anchora Bella

Photography by Janie Jones Hand-knit multi-stripe cardigan. Micah pant. Sirena rib tank. Sway cropped tee and scout flare pant in cocoa berry. Farley platforms. Fall bubble ruffle in chocolate and inbound bootie. Whipstitch crossbody The perfect Linen top. Essy stripe rib tank. Braided denim. White, wide brim fedora French Floral Velvet Trim Midi Dress Kansas City Corded Pullover. Denim Palazza Pant Floreana Sage Mini Dress. Wide brimmed fedora hat  Square smocked eyelet maxi dress...

August 2024

Sports + Recreation

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Article by Lauren Powers Kauffman Stadium is rolling out an array of new seating options and offers this season, promising to elevate your game day experience. From all-inclusive food and drink deals to unique viewing spots, here’s a look at what’s new at The K. Get ready for the ultimate game day experience with the QT Fountain Deck. Nestled in front of the iconic fountains in right field, this exclusive section boasts two rows of prime seats, perfect for catching home-run balls and maybe...

August 2024

Home Services

 Keeping folks comfortable since 1956

Family-owned AFC Heating and Cooling sets the bar high. Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones When Art Spellerberg began his one-man operation, Art’s Furnace Company, in 1956 he probably never dreamed it would still be going strong 68 years later, run by a third generation of his family.  His business grew and by the 1970s, Art was amassing a group of young, talented individuals to work with him, and their scope expanded to include central air conditioning. Thus, AFC Heating...

August 2024

Life + Culture

Developing Potential, Inc. Develops Potential!

To do more good, they relocated to a larger, updated facility. Article by Judy Goppert Developing Potential has been dedicated to the community since 1993.  DPI was created to respond to a significant service need in Jackson County.  Developing Potential, Inc, is turning the tide for so many and improving their lives and literally Developing their Potential. This holistic program focuses on body mind and spirit, helping people build strength, fostering independence and being a vehicle for...

July 2024