Finance + Legal Services

Navigating the Tax Landscape

Essential Insights for the Financially Savvy Article by Mark Baird, GRS Accounting Solutions | Photography by Caroline Martin Photography As we approach the tax season of 2025, it is crucial for individuals and businesses to arm themselves with knowledge and strategies to navigate the complexities of tax filing and planning. Mark Baird of GRS Accounting Solutions discusses common pitfalls, the nuances of deductions, and key strategies for maximizing tax efficiency. **Common Mistakes in Tax...

Life + Culture

Heartfelt Tribute

Avery Walls Music Festival-Investing in Hope Article by Staff Writers | Photography by Andrew Thronton Photography Avery Nicholas Walls was born November 6, 2002 at MCI hospital in Independence Missouri.  Shortly thereafter the hospital was torn down; Avery was a hard act to follow.  He was born to parents Gary Shannon Walls and Amber Lynn Walls, who loved him from the first breath to the last.  He was burdened early on in life by a rare heart condition called Wolf-Parkinson-White which caused...

Life + Culture

Sarah Belle: A Purrfect Hero

A playful, loving kitten who brings joy, comfort, and adventure to her family Article and Photography by Amanda Rae Linas Every so often, a pet comes along who isn’t just a companion but a true hero. This month, we celebrate Sarah Belle—a one-year-old kitten with a heart as big as her fluffy tail. Sarah’s story begins in 2024, a challenging year for her family. When her human dad was diagnosed with cancer and undergoing weekly chemotherapy, vacations were off the table. Instead, the family...

Health + Wellness

RestFest Ready

Investing in Community Wellness Promotes Overall Well Being Article by Rick Plautz | Photography by Tricia Evangelisto March 15, 2020. The last day of the “Before Time”. In the days coming after, companies would send their employees home, schools would close, flights would be canceled, stay-at-home orders would be made - 'for a few weeks at most'.  Whether it was a job, a relationship, a living situation - Covid changed a lot of people. At the same time wellness exploded into a multi-billion...