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Message from the Publisher

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There’s Nothing Like Parking Your Car and Boarding the New Kansas City Streetcar

Relocating Might Require a Village

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Kay Barnes on Leadership

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Working Together as a Team, We Can Accomplish Great Things

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Distinctive Neighborhoods Relocating to the Kansas City Area is One of the Best Moves You’ll Ever Make

Explore Your New City on the KC Streetcar

Live Your Green Lifestyle

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Golf and Lifestyle Communities Offering You Perks that GoWell Beyond Your Property Line

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Kansas City Loves Its Sports

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Many Hospitals and the Most Advanced Healthcare Options Healthcare Readily Available in the Kansas City Metro

Kansas City is the Ideal Place to Realize Your Dream of Higher Education Spotlight the Importance of Higher Education and Its Presence in Kansas City

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Finding a Home for Your Faith

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f you ask what people love most about Kansas City, nine times out of ten the first answer you will get is the people. We asked visitors on our website, www.kcrelomag.com what was their favorite thing about Kansas City? The number one answer was the friendly people.

SOME PEOPLE DESCRIBE OUR METRO AS A BIG CITY WITH SMALL-TOWN APPEAL.

You will read in the featured article on Kay Barnes on page 30 of this issue more about how Kay Barnes spent two terms serving as the first female mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. Her vision inspired by the people of the metro has created a vibrancy that hadn’t been seen for more than 20-years.

There are many famous people from Kansas City who have impacted our metro as well as the world. President Harry Truman, Charlie “Bird” Parker – known for his legendary contribution to jazz, American Regionalism painter -Thomas Hart Benton and Buck O’Neil – credited as the first African-American coach in Major League Baseball, to name a few.

But it’s not just the famous from Kansas City who have had impact. Some people describe our metro as a big city with small-town appeal. We have world-class restaurants, sporting teams and places to live. But what remains a constant is that we’re friendly, generous and willing to reach out to our fellow neighbor when they are in need.

A friend who recently moved to the area from New York City shared a story about a recent experience. He was stranded on the road. A stranger stopped to see if he could help with his car. The stranger ultimately gave him a ride to his destination.

My friend was actually surprised by the generosity of this stranger. I just smiled and n said to my friend from NYC … that’s what Kansas City is about.

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Hunt Midwest communities simplify the relocating experience Whether moving to a new part of town or relocating to an entirely different part of the country, finding the perfect neighborhood for your family can be tough. Hunt Midwest is proud to offer a series of master planned, new home communities that take the guesswork out of deciding where to buy a home in the Kansas City metro.

Staley Hills Surrounded by trees and greenspace, Staley Hills offers residents a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with two dramatic water features bordering the community’s entrance, a crystal clear swimming pool, scenic walking trails and beautiful, stone-clad homes lining the streets.

While it’s easy for those who live there to get lost in the serenity that comes with being tucked off North Woodland Avenue and Shoal Creek Parkway, just north of M-152, Staley Hills is close to many conveniences such as Zona Rosa and has excellent access to major highways, Kansas City International Airport and downtown Kansas City. It is located within the highly acclaimed North Kansas City School District.

Homes start in the mid $300,000s.

Benson Place Drive slowly through Benson Place on any given Saturday in the summer and you’ll quickly spot kids wobbling on bikes along the sidewalk and neighbors gathering for an impromptu party in the driveway.

“All of new home communities are built within the area’s top-performing school districts,” said Jenni Mann, marketing manager for Hunt Midwest. “In addition to good schools, our neighborhoods offer a wide array of family-friendly amenities and are conveniently located for a quick commute to work or local attractions.

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Hunt Midwest has teamed up with the area’s finest home builders, providing future residents with a wide variety of floorplans and styles to choose from.

The sense of community in Benson Place is just one of many attributes that have led to its popularity. Others include rolling hills, abundant parkland, and close proximity to the Shoal Creek Golf Course and Hodge Park. Benson Place is within the boundaries of the highly rated Liberty school district and just minutes from excellent shopping, downtown Kansas City and Kansas City International Airport.

to family oriented hotspots such as the Tiffany Springs Sports Complex, Springs Water Park and one of the city’s premier shopping districts, Zona Rosa, make The Reserve at Riverstone a top choice for families desiring luxury and convenience.

Family-friendly amenities include a competition-sized swimming pool and cabana, a second lazy-L shaped swimming pool with underwater benches and bubbler fountains, children’s spray ground, playground, five acre lake, picnic area, walking trails and more than 40 acres of parkland and natural areas.

Homes begin in the upper $200,000s.

The Reserve at Riverstone High-end amenities, including a brand new swimming pool, stone entrance monument and extensive landscaping, and location within the award-winning Park Hill School District add to the laundry list of pluses for The Reserve at Riverstone. In addition, its nearness

“Move-in ready homes are available in all of our communities, allowing homebuyers to move within 60 days or less. Our experienced onsite community managers are knowledgeable about the relocation process and can offer new residents a positive home buying experience.”

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Woodneath Farms Woodneath Farms has long been a destination community with rolling hills, larger homesites and grand residences all located in the Liberty School District on Flintlock Road north of Missouri 152.

Amenities include a competition-size swimming pool, lake and fountain, walking trails, playground, nature areas, tennis court, picnic pavilion, recreation area, nature area, generous landscaping and brick entrance monuments. The Mid-Continent Public Library Woodneath branch and Shoal Creek Elementary are situated on either side of the community’s entrance, adding additional conveniences within walking distance of home.

Homes start in the mid $300,000s.

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KAY BARNES SPENT TWO TERMS SERVING AS THE FIRST FEMALE MAYOR OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.

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isit Kansas City today and you’ll notice a vibrancy that was missing 20 years ago.The landscape has changed, due in large part to one woman’s efforts. Kay Barnes had a vision for downtown Kansas City that included shopping, restaurants, theaters, and a sports arena. No, she didn’t revitalize downtown single-handedly, and she’ll be the first one to tell you that. But it was thanks to her vision and leadership during her tenure as mayor that downtown Kansas City is now filled with amenities that provide excitement and entertainment for anyone in the metro area willing to take advantage of them.

Kay Barnes spent two terms serving as the first female mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.

Elected in 1999 and again in 2003, she was instrumental in leading the initiative

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to revitalize Kansas City’s downtown area, which now includes the Power & Light District and the Sprint Center. Barnes admits that Kansas City’s efforts toward downtown revitalization have more than exceeded her expectations. She’s delighted to see the city’s continued progress with the addition of the streetcar system, as well as the growth and development in the retail and small business sectors as new businesses continue to spring up on either side of the streetcar line.

Barnes’ idea for the revitalization of downtown came from the realization when she took office that the need for this was real and immediate. Says Barnes, “When I first came into office, in talking with other people and through my own observations, I realized that we did not have a choice...It was a necessity that we

move forward. It also became clear very quickly that we did not have the luxury of identifying several projects and then taking them one by one.We were going to need to move multiple initiatives forward at the same time.” And she commenced doing just that, providing the leadership and direction that helped shape Kansas City into one of National Geographic’s best trip destinations for 2019.

Barnes is no stranger to leadership roles.

She started her business career as the president of Kay Waldo, Inc., a human resources development firm. From there she moved into public office, serving in the Jackson County Legislature and then spending time on the city council.

In 1999, she was elected mayor of Kansas City, the first woman to hold that position.

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KAY BARNES HAD A VISION FOR DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY THAT INCLUDED SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, THEATERS, AND A SPORTS ARENA.

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BARNES ENJOYS SERVING AS A ROLE MODEL FOR UP-AND-COMING LEADERS, WHETHER IT’S THROUGH HER PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS OR HER WORK AT PARK UNIVERSITY.

for University Engagement at Park University, where she acts as ambassador for the university in its government relations and business development initiatives. Barnes is active on the public speaking circuit, teaching leadership principles and skills to groups throughout Kansas City.

Barnes’s roles as public speaker, trainer, and consultant in human resources development topics - including leadership is what sparked her interest in working with others to develop their leadership skills.

Leadership truly is an art, and successful leaders know when to allow people to operate independently. Of Barnes’s many accomplishments, the one she’s most proud of is the team of people she put together when serving as mayor. Says

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Barnes,“I’ve always felt so good about the people I appointed because they made enormous contributions to the initiatives we were moving forward...If you learn anything as mayor, you learn that you can’t do it all, and you also learn what you don’t know. So there was an important dependence on other people, and I feel very good about building a very large team of people and organizations that worked together to move the city forward.”

The theme of working together continues as Barnes comments on Kansas City’s ability to attract new talent and businesses to the region through the collective efforts of the Kansas City Area Development Council and the 18 city municipalities that make up the metro area.“As Kansas City continues to focus on entrepreneurship and recognizes that technology-based startups will be an important part of our future, our potential as a dynamic region multiplies.The stronger our overall region is, the more each municipality benefits.”

Barnes is very heartened to see the cooperation among communities being displayed all over the city. Continuing to think outside the box about regional opportunities, being comfortable taking risks, embracing diversity, and looking to partners across the region, she says, is key to creating an even brighter future for Kansas City.

Barnes enjoys serving as a role model for up-and-coming leaders, whether it’s through her public speaking engagements or her work at Park University.“Past leaders

serve as role models for younger people more by actions than by words,” she explains.“Activities such as hearing a leader express his or her values in public, serving an internship with a leader, or simply reading a biography of a famous person in a leadership position all have a cumulative effect on young people.”

When asked what she would tell people considering a move to the Kansas City area, she has a ready response.“You’ll love Kansas City! Our greatest asset is our people.You will find us to be friendly and supportive of your entry into our region, whichever specific community

you select to live in. Our cost of living is reasonable, the selection of housing stock is phenomenal, and there are multiple educational options to more than meet the needs of your children.”

It’s easy to see that Barnes is still as passionate about Kansas City now as she was when she took office as mayor. She looks forward to the continued growth and development taking place in the city, and she’s excited about working with the leaders of tomorrow to prepare them to step into position when the time is right.

With Kay Barnes setting the example, n Kansas City is in good hands.

YOU’LL LOVE KANSAS CITY! OUR GREATEST ASSET IS OUR PEOPLE.

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When asked where Barnes first got her inspiration to become a public figure and leader within the community, she credits Walter Cronkite. As it happens, she and Walter were first cousins. As a young girl, she watched his success as the nation’s leading anchorman on the CBS Evening News and came to understand that it could be a positive thing to be visible in a public capacity. From there, she began developing her own leadership skills and personality.

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Family living in Brookside and Waldo is a community tradition The Brookside Neighborhood is a sought after eclectic metropolitan jewel, with lovely historic homes, unique shops, trendy restaurants and cultural attractions. Home to some of Kansas City’s hippest residents and urban professionals, Brookside was this city’s first suburban shopping area. It now boasts over 70 proprietors and offices which have elegantly preserved the original architecture and kept the neighborhood appeal.

Located just a few short blocks south of the Country Club Plaza, this residential neighborhood begins at 51st and Wornall Road, while the retail area is further south and bounded by Wornall Road on the west, Meyer Boulevard to the south, 61st Terrace to the north and Main Street to the east. The year is dotted with events including the Brookside Art Fair, a nationally recognized Art Fair in its 21st

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year. It features over 185 local, national and international artists and draws over 80,000 plus each year. The Annual St. Patrick Warm-up Parade is held the Saturday before St. Pat’s Day is a festive, family friendly event where everyone is “Irish” for a day.

Brookside’s delightful neighboring city, Waldo, stretches from Gregory Boulevard on the north to 91st Street on the south, and Troost Avenue on the east to State Line Road on the west. This vibrant neighborhood and business district began in 1841 as the farm of Dr. David Waldo, and soon became a bustling neighborhood on the edge of the city.

Waldo has never lost its flavor as a fun, little family neighborhood on the edge of a big city. Today, you’ll find more than 600 businesses in Waldo, most locally owned, surrounded by a family-oriented neighborhood. This walkable, tree-lined area of our city is truly a wonderful place t to work, shop, live and play.

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Suburban treats await in Lee’s Summit, Lakewood, and Lake Lotawana Located just east of the metro, the city of Lake Lotawana surrounds the largest private lake in Missouri. With 600 acres of surface water and 27 miles of shoreline, it is populated by every style, size and shape of home, from cozy log cabins to million dollar estates, and private docks that hold pontoons, PWCs, ski boats, fishing boats, sailboats and more. Residents can take advantage of the Missouri Yacht Club on the lake and lakeside dining at Marina Grog and Galley. Sailing and ski clubs connect residents for a family feeling throughout the neighborhood.

Such events as Lotawana Day, with many activities including ski shows and swimming contests, and the 4th of July, with brilliant fireworks, always attract large crowds.

Another community located east of KC ideal for lake lovers is the Lakewood subdivision, boasting two lakes with a total surface area of 365 acres. This prestigious 2,200-acre neighborhood features the Lakewood Oaks Golf course, a championship course, with pro shop, restaurant and bar onsite. Condominiums and homes dot the neighborhood, with 40

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many amenities including four swimming pools and a neighborhood swim team, fitness center, tennis courts, ball fields and play areas. Sunset cruises on the lakes are priceless.

The suburb of Lee’s Summit, southeast of the metro, is renowned for educational excellence, diversity of neighborhood options and a downtown brimming with “small town” ambiance, with over 40 specialty local retail shops, restaurants and many annual events. Free Wi-Fi and

a new electric vehicle charging station further enhance the downtown amenities, and the summer concert series draws lawn chairs and families gathered near the quaint train car which houses the Chamber of Commerce. Downtown Days, weekly events and Fourth Fridays create a nostalgic, neighborhood feel. The Magic Tree, which greets drivers entering the city just off 470 Highway, has become somewhat of a city icon during the Christmas season.

History is alive and well in the Hyde Park, Valentine and Plaza districts

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Since the 1800s, the historic Hyde Park neighborhood, situated near Armour and Gillham near Westport, has seen a revival over the past years. This tree-lined neighborhood offers homes reminiscent

of times gone by, featuring architectural styles predominately of three kinds: modifications of Colonial revival in brick, stone, and occasionally all-frame; the Kansas City “Shirtwaist� Style house with stone or brick lower story and frame upper, often with a bellcast gable roof; and bungalows. Other styles represented are Victorian Romanesque, Queen Anne, Shingle Style, and Prairie School Style.

Its close proximity to the Country Club Plaza, built by famed real estate developer J.C. Nichols, makes it ideal for city dwellers who want to live the true Kansas City lifestyle. With 15 blocks lined with over 150 of the most exclusive shops in the world, and dozens of fine restaurants, The Plaza is world renowned. Such events as the Plaza Art Fair, the spectacular Plaza lights that shine through the holiday season, and the Plaza bunnies that dot the streets each spring for Easter make this locale unmatched. Apartments and homes in and around the area are some of the most prized pieces of real estate in the city.

The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is a short few blocks away, where over 500,000 visitors annually are greeted by the famed giant shuttlecock on the front lawn scape, and entranced by the over 35,000 works of art within.

The Plaza is also bordered by the Valentine neighborhood, which is also steeped in historic value. These homes bring families of all ages who treasure the woodwork and etched glass, not to mention the close neighborhood feeling that prevails from front porch t to front porch.

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Overland Park and downtown Overland Park offer impressive neighborhoods Overland Park, Kansas, is home to excellent school districts, and is a suburb with plenty to offer. Downtown Overland Park is the natural choice for maintenance-free, urban-style living in a trendy suburban community. Just minutes from both I-35 and I-435, it combines the area’s most unique and eclectic mix of shopping, dining, entertainment and services - just steps away from your front door.Whether you’re looking for a penthouse suite or rooftop patio overlooking the farmers market and 42

Olathe, Kansas, the second largest of the 21 communities in prosperous Johnson County, is the fourth largest city in the state. Just 20 miles southwest of downtown KC, it offers an exceptional lifestyle. Attractive neighborhoods and a pleasing community complement one of the best school systems in the nation. Popular for hot-air ballooning and sailboarding, Olathe has two public lakes, Olathe Lake and Cedar Lake. A quality lifestyle is inviting to anyone desiring a lovely city close to the metro.

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Going west in the Kansas City surrounding area offers a wellspring of rich experiences, with many activities, sights and welcoming neighborhoods.

The town of Shawnee, Kansas, is a short drive, and is not only a nice suburban area, with museums and shopping, but features Shawnee Town. This is an interactive place where visitors of all ages learn what it was like to live in Shawnee in 1929. Engaging and thoughtful tours, exhibits and programs will allow visitors to experience a typical day in and around the farm town of Shawnee in 1929.

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clock tower concert venue or a townhome with courtyard, you’ll find the ultimate downtown living. Historic downtown Overland Park features the quaint Clock Tower Plaza, and over 300 locally owned shops, a farmer’s market and events like 3rd Fridays.

The Corporate Woods business district, Oak Park Mall and Metcalf South Shopping Center are hubs of activity in Overland Park. The Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead draws visitors of all ages to tour the 1900s turn-of-the-century farm with petting zoo and activities. And parks and green spaces make this city an t ideal suburb.

Calling all NASCAR fans! Kansas City, Kansas, is home to one of the most popular racetracks in the nation, the Kansas Speedway. This world class racing track, just 15 miles west of downtown, opened in 2001. Since then, millions of fans have had the time of their life in the over 73,000 seats surrounding the 1.5 mile track. RV camping makes the experience even more memorable, as does the Hollywood Casino that overlooks turn two of the track. Village West, adjacent to the Speedway, is a 400-acre retail, dining and entertainment district that happens to be the most visited tourist destination in the state of Kansas, with 10 million visitors annually.

Lawrence, Kansas, west down K10 Highway, is home to the champion Kansas University Jayhawks, and offers the best of what a college town is about. Restaurants, concerts, events and outdoor activities abound. The Free State Brewery and the historic Eldridge Hotel are just two of the many landmarks in this storied town. It’s definitely worth a day trip or even could be your ideal home.

The Downtown areas of Kansas City rival any city in our United States with art, mixed use neighborhoods, a blend of venues and styles and a city pride that spans generations. Its emergence in entrepreneurial growth and smart city technology are making the news and the momentum is gathering.Venues such as the Sprint Center, the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts and the Power and Light District have made for quite a renaissance.

Living here means walking or jogging to work, to the grocery store or to any number of restaurants.

One Light Apartments, the first new apartment complex built downtown since 1978, offers spectacular downtown views through floor-to-ceiling glass walls in all 307 apartments. Hundreds of residents have moved into the tower at 50 E. 13th Street, enamored by the luxury amenities, including a spectacular rooftop pool and many common areas, including a theater and game room. The second building, Two Light has recently been completed with additional luxury amenities for renters downtown.

performance art. Now home to over 2,000 residents, the Crossroads is a fully functioning neighborhood with small-scale grocers, bakeries, home décor, dentists, pet stores, yoga studios, banks, movie theaters, printing services and coffee shops.

The new streetcar provides easy access to Downtown, the Crossroads and the River Market. The monthly 1st Fridays event has become a regional favorite, drawing up to 10,000 for the evening of food trucks, street performers, art gallery exhibits and music.

The River Market is a riverfront neighborhood in Kansas City that comprises the first and oldest incorporated district in Kansas City, officially named a Historical District by the US Department of Interior in the

late 70s. Over the years, the River Market has also been coined Westport Landing, the City Market and River Quay.

This vigorous and exciting neighborhood, has large riverfront warehouses being developed into residential lofts, with restaurants, bars, shops, cafés and ethnic markets. Several firms have recently relocated into the district, including Populous, one of the world’s leading sports architecture firms. Major attractions here are The City Market’s Farmers’ Market, the largest farmers’ market in the region, which brings “Farm to Table” right to the heart of the city with fresh produce and goods on Saturday and Sunday. The Arabia Steamboat Museum displays thousands of artifacts from a steamboat and its cargo that sunk nearby in 1856 t and was recovered in 1987-88.

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Experience Downtown KC, with the creative Crossroads and River Market

The Crossroads district, centrally located near Downtown, Crown Center, Union Station and the River Market, features everything from live music to

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The Country Club District offers unmatched living options in Mission Hills, Prairie Village, Leawood, Westwood and Fairway The group of neighborhoods comprising a historic upscale residential district in Kansas City, Missouri, and Johnson County, Kansas, is known fondly as the Country Club District. The district, also the brain child of J.C. Nichols, was developed in stages between 1906 and 1950, and today is home to approximately 60,000 and includes such well-known Kansas City neighborhoods as Sunset Hill and Brookside in Missouri, Mission Hills, Fairway, and the oldest parts of Prairie Village in Kansas, making it the largest planned community built by a single developer in the United States. Ward Parkway, a wide, manicured boulevard, is the main thoroughfare through the district, running south from the Country Club Plaza, the first suburban shopping district in the United States.

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homeowners here enjoy membership in the three country clubs and golf courses.Together, the three clubs, Kansas City, Mission Hills and Indian Hills, have become the most prestigious in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Mission Hills is ranked third by Forbes list of America’s most affluent neighborhoods, and is home to some of the most opulent homes on large lots. George Brett,Tom Watson and Kevin Harlan make this their home.

Another richly storied neighborhood envisioned by J.C. Nichols is Prairie Village, Kansas, another planned community neighboring the Country Club Plaza. These quaint homes line treed streets, with easy access to everything Kansas City has to offer. The school systems in these Johnson County subdivisions are the top in the nation, and Prairie Village has been named one of the best subdivisions in the region by the Kansas City Star. There is plenty to do, with a large neighborhood pool complex, art galleries, restaurants and

events throughout the year that bring community spirit to life.

Leawood, Kansas, is a bit further into Kansas, offering the sought-after Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission School districts to families. Residents can enjoy the aquatic center, lovely parks, Ironhorse Championship Golf Course and events planned by the Leawood Arts Council.

The Westwood and Fairway communities in Kansas are also neighborhoods of distinction that draw every age of resident who enjoys suburban living in a delightfully interactive setting. The City of Fairway, incorporated in 1949, is a beautiful residential community in Northeast Johnson County. With nearly 4,000 residents and nearly 1800 homes and 100 businesses, Fairway is a small, but significant city. Westwood is a quaint community also nestled in the far northeast corner of Johnson County. Near Rainbow Boulevard and Mission Road, its homes are reminiscent of the cultural ideals of the mid 1900’s.

Eastward HO A quick jaunt east of the city offers rolling landscapes, horses, quaint country communities and sports.

Of course, this means the Missouri Mavericks championship hockey team in Independence. They play at the Independence Events Center, which is also home to a number of events through the year. The Missouri Mavericks, owned by Lamar Hunt Jr., son of Kansas City Chiefs founder, Lamar Hunt, are entering into their seventh season as a professional hockey franchise in Independence, and made the playoffs appearances in each of their first five seasons, including winning the 2014 Bud Poile Governor’s Cup, capping off a season of franchise record regular-season wins (44).

Now as part of the ECHL, the Mavericks compete in the “Central Division” of the ECHL for a spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

The I-70/470 corridor has become a central part of the suburb of Independence. This area is conveniently located and has expanded with the Stoney Creek development, featuring the popular Bass Pro Shops and a wide variety of restaurants. Golf courses, including Stone Canyon and Shoal Creek, provide quantities of green space in this historic suburb. Many apartment complexes, office complexes, subdivisions and office parks make Independence a viable living area near the city. Events such as Santi Cali Gon Days are renowned.

Blue Springs is renowned for its Adams Dairy Parkway commercial area, with a plethora of restaurant options, Home Depot, Walmart, Kohl’s and other shopping offerings.

Its excellent education options and high school sports teams have earned state honors yearly. Close to the metro and a coveted address, city pride is alive and well in historic downtown Blue Springs. Annual events include the Fall Funfest and others.

Strawberry Hill in Kansas City, Kansas, is steeped in tradition This ethnic neighborhood draws on its European influence and tradition, with generations of families living in historic, majestic homes handed down through years past. Immigrants from Croatia, Germany, Ireland, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, and Sweden settled the Strawberry Hill neighborhood in the late 19th Century. The community remains rooted in its Slavic heritage even today.The area, on the bluffs overlooking the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers, continues to thrive and grow.The Strawberry Hill Fall Festival draws folks who wish to experience the flavor, music and crafts of this rich suburban enclave.The museum and cultural center is located in a sprawling building ready to explore, and unique restaurants

draw daily visitors wishing to learn and enjoy the cultural influence.

Once such beloved place to find unique treats is Strawberry Hill Povitica Company, located in the heart of Strawberry Hill. In 1984, with the written recipe of his beloved mother, and her “secrets,” Harley opened the shop. Povitica has been a staple at holiday and family gatherings for generations. When given as a gift to people outside your family, it was meant as a sign of respect. As time has gone on, the tradition of baking Povitica has become a dying art form. Here, that tradition lives on with the help of a few dedicated people who still use their Grandmother’s recipe. This Povitica is shipped around the world. Free tours of the bakery are available, and include a free t sample and free cup of coffee.

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North Kansas City has a variety of areas, each unique, including Parkville, Weston, Liberty, Smithville and Gladstone In the heart of the greater metropolitan area, North Kansas City possesses an atmosphere of small town hospitality and tradition coupled with access to high-tech services and a wealth of recreational and cultural activities. Chappelle’s Restaurant and Sports Museum is something to experience. Not to mention proximity to KCI Airport and North Kansas City Hospital. Growth has been phenomenal in this area, which expands to Parkville.

Historic Downtown Parkville, overlooking the Missouri River, is a haven for shops, each offering a unique shopping experience.

Whether you’re looking for art, antiques, one of a kind boutiques, gadgets, home decor, fashion, embellishments, or collectibles, you’ll find it. Such events as the Annual Parkville River Jam and Parkville Microbrew Fest at English Landing Park are huge draws of all ages.

In Weston, locally produced wine, beer, and distilled spirits, and a pub in the underground vaults of an 1840’s brewery are sights to behold. There’s a state park on the bluffs of the Missouri River where Lewis and Clark walked, with beautiful views, trails, picnic and camping sites.

Liberty, as do all of the North KC neighborhoods, offers an excellent school system, with restaurants, a historic downtown and restaurants aplenty.

Smithville and Gladstone each possess a personality, with Richville’s familyfriendly community on the shores of the 7,200 acre Smithville Lake with its boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming opportunities. Alongside the lake is the Paradise Pointe Golf Complex with its two challenging 18-hole courses.

Gladstone’s suburban community is known for excellent proximity 10 miles from the airport, and schools and art and community events that make life peaceful n and eventful.

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rom Kansas City barbecue to a livestock event spanning an entire month, and from a visionary land developer to Kansas City melodious jazz sounds, Kansas City’s history is rich and colorful. Thanks to the many visionaries who gave their special gifts to the area, you will soon discover just a few reasons why Kansas City is such a vibrant place to live. t

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After a stint in the steamboat business, Perry moved to Kansas City in 1907, and that move put Kansas City on the map to become the ‘Barbecue Capitol of the World.” Landing a job as a porter in a local saloon, Porter started selling smoked meats to workers in the alley close to the saloon where he worked.With a following and a confidence in his abilities, Perry opened a restaurant in a trolley car near 10th & Vine, in 1910. His menu included twentyfive cent slabs of ribs and other beef specialties along with possum, woodchuck and raccoon.

Charlie Bryant worked for Perry as a cook.When Perry died in 1946, he left his restaurant to Bryant who sold the business to his brother Arthur who renamed the restaurant Arthur Bryant’s and moved it to 17th and Brooklyn. The restaurant is still in its original location and continues to host celebrities, sport figures and politicians when visiting the City.

Following Perry’s death, former cook Arthur Pinkhard joined forces with his friend George Gates to open Gates and Son’s Bar-B-Que. Today their restaurant has locations throughout the city.

Kansas City continues to be the mecca for good barbecue. As a newcomer to the area, you will talk to many people who will tell you that they know who has the best barbecue. The fun of being a newcomer is finding out for yourself.

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KANSAS CITY CONTINUES TO BE THE MECCA FOR GOOD BARBECUE.

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Two of the oldest barbecue restaurants in the area can be traced back to Henry Perry, known as the “father of Kansas City barbecue.”

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The Taste…the smell – Kansas City Barbecue

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THE AMERICAN ROYAL DRAWS THOUSANDS EACH YEAR TO THE MONTH-LONG EVENT.

From its humble beginnings to today – The American Royal What was once the hub of cattle trading in the area is now the home to one of the biggest events in the City – The American Royal.

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Originally called the National Hereford Show in 1899, the show was designed to move livestock. The American Royal draws thousands each year to the month-long event.

Through the years The American Royal has grown and today includes a horse show that attracts the top riders from around the country competing in major competitions. Additionally, the American Pro Rodeo and, the World Series of Barbecue Competition were added to the festivities. Events are centered around the whole family drawing tens of thousands to the annual American Royal Parade. For those who like to tap their toes to country music, top country musical entertainers rock the house at sold-out

concerts. Whether you are a cowboy or not, The American Royal, as it has been for many years, is a time to get your cowboy on.

And all that jazz.

Bill “Count” Basie, Mary Lou Williams, Charlie Parker, Pat Metheny, and Sonny Kenner are just a few of the people who have been part of the Kansas City Jazz scene.

While New Orleans was the birthplace of jazz, Kansas City put its special spin on jazz when it was first heard in the 1920s. It surged during the 1930s when Kansas City was run by political boss Tom Pendergast.

Under Pendergast, the city was in an economic boom and musicians moved to Kansas City to find work.While prohibition was a sign of the times throughout the

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PRAIRIE VILLAGE What was once a 136-acre golf course and country club is now Meadowbrook Park, a new vision for a community blending luxury, privacy and classic architecture within the setting of an 84-acre public park, centrally located lakes and meandering trails.

Featuring mature trees, courtyards and parklettes, Meadowbrook Park, is located in the heart of Prairie Village, Kansas between Somerset Drive and 95th Street and between Roe and Nall.

Meadowbrook’s two upscale maintenance-provided residential neighborhoods are a mix of single-family homes and twin villa homes by five of Kansas City’s finest builders.

The single-family residences in Meadowbrook Park feature modern interpretations of classic architecture. Each home is designed and built for exclusive upscale living with first floor master suites, quality craftsmanship and the highest attention to detail. The singlefamily homes in Meadowbrook Park are custom designed by Ambassador Construction, Holthaus Building, Inc., Koenig Building & Restoration, Lambie Custom Homes and RM Standard Construction.

Exclusively built by Tom French Construction, the Twin Villas are luxury residences with courtyards allowing living space to flow into beautifully landscaped terraces and outdoor spaces.

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Besides the shopping at the many unique stores and eating at the extraordinary restaurants, plan to take a walking tour to see the architecture, statues and fountains that make this shopping area as unique n today as it was nearly 100 years ago.

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No history is complete without looking at some of the Kansas Citians who have left their mark on Kansas City and the rest of the country! Thank you Harry S. Truman, Amelia Earhart, Don Cheadle, Walt Disney, Richard and Henry Block, Robert Altman, Thomas Hart Benton, Joan Crawford, Donald Hall, Buck O’Neil, Ernest Hemmingway, George Brett, Tom Watson, Ginger Rogers, Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestree, Bob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Jesse James, George Caleb Bingham, Dee Wallace, Chris Cooper, Kate Spade, John Kander plus many, many more.

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Today, shopping centers are the norm, but in 1922, Kansas City was the home to the first shopping center in the world – The Country Club Plaza.

Designed to accommodate visitors who arrived by automobile, The Country Club Plaza was developed by Kansas City visionary developer Jesse Clyde Nichols, (Known as JC Nichols) and was patterned after the high-end shopping districts in Seville, Spain. Encompassing about 55 acres, during planning,the project met extreme criticism, but when it opened, the area was an immediate success and has continued that success.

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While this golden age of Jazz no longer exists today, Kansas City Jazz continues to be heard throughout the city. Kansas City is home to the American Jazz Museum, which opened in 1997. The museum, located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, has done an exceptional job of highlighting the sights and sounds of the jazz legends as well as modern-day jazz.

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country, it did not exist in Kansas City and this phenomenon allowed jazz clubs to open and prosper in the area.

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f you are moving from an area with long commutes, do not expect them here. As a newcomer, the ease of getting around Kansas City is another great perk that you will enjoy. Highways and city streets are prominently marked so you will not miss your highway exit and you will easily find the street you are looking for.

At first glance, you may notice a lot of highway and road construction, but you do not need to worry. Delays through these areas are minimal and will usually only increase your commute by a matter of minutes.

Kansas City has a highway that encircles the city. Thanks to Interstate 435, an 83-mile two state beltway encircling the Kansas City metropolitan area, you will find that you will be able to get from Independence to Overland Park and from Parkville to Lee’s Summit using this loop. t

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Helping you get from your new home to your new job, school or entertainment destination are the highways that intersect with I-435 including I-35, 1-29, I-470, I-635,K-10, 350 Highway, US 69, US 50 and US 40. Once you have lived here for a while, you will soon realize that these highways are great ways to get to your destination whether it’s just a few miles away or it is across the city.

To help take some of the stress out of your commute is the Kansas City Area’s bi-state management system, KC Scout. Developed by the Kansas and Missouri departments of transportation (KDOT, MoDOT) , KC Scout is designed to lessen traffic jams by improving rush-hour speeds, to increase safety by decreasing the number of

rush-hour accidents, and to improve emergency response to traffic situations.

Using cameras and sensors to monitor the more than 125 miles of continuous highways in the Greater Kansas City Area, KC Scout uses large electronic message boards to send urgent traffic notices to drivers along the freeways, and activates a Highway Advisory Radio system that motorists in Missouri can tune to in the event of a highway incident. For more information about KC Scout or to download the app, visit, www.kcscout.net.

If you would like to let someone else do the driving, there are numerous options in the area. Buses in both the Missouri and Kansas sides of the state line are clean and dependable; and you will find that

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Whether optimistic about or hoping for changes in the year to come, switching over the calendar also allows an opportunity to reassess one’s housing situation.

In 2018, existing-home sales are projected to be unchanged from 2017, at about 5.5 million sales nationwide, and the median home price is expected to edge up only about 2 percent. One of the biggest challenges in 2018 will continue to be the low levels of homes available for sale.

This time of year has potential buyers and sellers reflecting on last year’s housing market data and examining the outlook for the next 12 months to better prepare themselves for entering the market and buying or selling a home.

Supply of new and existing homes on the market for the Kansas City region began the new year down more than 16 percent compared to the same time the previous year with just under 6,500 listings in the Heartland Multiple Listing Service.

2017 was another strong year for real estate. Nationwide, home sales prices increased in 2017, and Kansas City was no exception, with the average sales price up nearly 6 percent for the year.

Home affordability in the Kansas City region remains positive, with an average sale price for existing homes at $210,000 and new homes at $381,000. The number of closed sales in the Kansas City region for 2017 was nearly even with 2016 numbers.

“REALTORS® continue to provide the best tools and resources to overcome the challenge of the short supply and our fast-paced local market through their access to the most current inventory, experience in transaction management strategies, and insight into market trends,” said Andrea Sheridan, president of the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®.

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IF YOU ARE MOVING FROM AN AREA WITH LONG COMMUTES, DON’T EXPECT THEM HERE.

riding a bus can be extremely economical and will take you to almost everywhere you want to go.

cities throughout the area developing bicycle master plans: and bike lanes are the norm in many neighborhoods.

Riding with Uber or Z-Trip are also transportations in Kansas City. With a smart phone app, users can book their requests; and know that within minutes their ride is available. Using the Uber service is a perfect option for your daily life or a night on the town.

Kansas City’s B-Cycle Bike Share is a new great way to maneuver through the area. With more stations planned, presently, there are 27 bike rental stations serving Downtown KC, Westport, The Country Club Plaza, 18th and Vine and the Trolley Track Trail. Costs for the Bike Share include a membership and a usage fee. For more information, visit www.kansascity.bicycle.com. n

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here’s nothing like parking your car and boarding the new Kansas City Streetcar, which took to the rails in 2016. It is a vision that has come to creative fruition by city leaders to help draw people to the vibrant downtown areas overflowing with food, fun, shopping and entertainment.

When you board, you can load your bicycle, wheelchair or stroller into the middle car if need be. It is free to ride, and travels the two miles through the heart of downtown and connects to Ride KC buses at either end of the route, and at the 10th and Main Transit Center. A wellspring of discovery awaits you.

Make a day of it! Begin at Crown Center with excellent shopping and Lego Land, plus Hall’s Kansas City, and some delights

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from Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery, and then board the street car and head to City Market to the Farmer’s Market for your fresh veggies. Open Saturday and Sunday mornings, fresh foods from our area are showcased in a big way.

Then take in the sights along the way and come back to Crown Center for delights at the American Restaurant, Milano Italian Restaurant, d’Bronx Deli, The Crayola Cafe and more. The Mayor’s Christmas tree lighting is a must see, and an ideal time to ride the Streetcar.

Or, begin your trip at Union Station, where you can either spend a couple hours watching a 3D movie, or grab a treat at Pierponts or Rocky Mount Chocolate Factory. Parisi Coffee is a perfect pair to any of this, and Science City brings in popular exhibits to peruse for ages one to 101.

The Power & Light District will be a visit you’ll not want to miss. Be sure and check ahead for all the many free concerts and events that take place throughout the year.

Then, ride a little further down the line and land in the Crossroads Arts District, where you can visit any one of the

number of fooderies along the path, such as Torn Label Brewing Company, or Tom’s Town Distilling Company, or Extra Virgin KC, or Café Gratitude for libations and enticing fare. And don’t miss Grinders, which draws and eclectic mix of artist and musicians to its stage and more.

Coffee has taken on infamous status in Kansas City, and Thou Mayest Coffee

Roasters does not disappoint. Smokestack barbecue is mouthwatering, and Lidia’s is a Kansas City icon. Lidia Bastianich is a best-selling cookbook author and Emmy award-winning public television host.

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City Symphony and any number of attractions drawn to our downtown. First Fridays, a popular artist gathering and entertainment event that draws thousands the first Friday of each month, is a fun time to ride the Streetcar, where you’ll meet other creative spirits and adventurers.

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Patti Meier recently moved to the Olde Westport area in midtown Kansas City, and while she works from home, her work has often involved travel to other cities across the country. She has ridden the streetcar on several occasions, initially to just see what it was like and how it

compares to streetcars in other cities and more recently to avoid downtown or river market parking.

“The streetcar is a great way to quickly travel from Union Station or the Crossroads to the River Market. Along the way my husband and I have seen and tried out coffee shops, Brioche Pastry Shop and Tom’s Town Distillery,” Patty says.

“We’ve also found shops unique to Kansas City that we love, especially Gallup Map! We’re Airbnb hosts and encourage our out-of-town guests to ride the streetcar.

Guests have really enjoyed the free transportation and the ability to hop on and off as they explore Kansas City from Union Station to the River Market and everywhere in between.”

Plan your trip and write your own story about your Streetcar adventure! It is one you’ll want to add to again and again.

Visit kcstreetcar.org for all the information to help you plan your Streetcar experience.

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If you answered yes to these and other questions about your lifestyle, then it might be time to look for a home in a lifestyle community. These communities offer you the perks that go well beyond your property line.

Describing Cedar Creek, a lifestyle community in Olathe, Len Boxler says that living in the community offers residents the opportunity to come home to a vacation every day.With sprawling acres of rolling hills, limestone bluffs, treed valleys, tranquil lakes and undisturbed greenspace, Cedar Creek offers residents swimming pools, tennis courts, indoor t KC RELO

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Your vacationing at home can also be found North of the River at Cider Mill Ridge at the National in Parkville, Missouri, which offers lifestyle options for families as well as empty-nesters who are finding their new homes in the development that was designed to utilize the green space with a park in the middle of the community, says Dale Brouk,“We stress the importance of a happier, healthier lifestyle.”

Residents can join the National Golf Club or its sister Club, The National II or take advantage of the many community amenities including swimming, walking and exercise trails, children’s playground and much more.

There are many factors to consider when choosing your new home community – near your job, quality schools, nearby shopping but there are other things to consider. It is also

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gymnasium, jogging and walking trails along with an 18-hole award-winning golf course.

important to take a look at how you live. If you are an empty-nester, you are going to look for different lifestyle offerings that the young family will find important.

For this reason, many lifestyle communities offer amenities that will appeal to you, no matter what stage of life you are in. Creekmoor in Raymore is a lifestyle community which offers amenities that will appeal to every stage of your life.“This unique, friendly, thriving community offers golf and lake living as well as a state of the art clubhouse and fitness center, pool, tennis and trails. There is truly something for everyone,” explains Rosemary Vitale, Reece and Nichols Real Estate.

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homebuyers are looking for according to development manager, Steve Hughes. Like other lifestyle communities in the area, Hughes explains that their development offers residents the feeling of living in the country while still physically living in the city. The open spaces and the physical layout offers residents the tranquility they are looking for.

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Finally, there is a strong social aspect of living in a community that offers lifestyle amenities including golf, swimming, clubhouse, fitness centers, tennis walking trails and more. As a newcomer to the area, making social connections for you and your family is an added perk you will enjoy for years to come. n

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C&M BUILDERS IS SELF-DESCRIBED AS A SEMI-CUSTOM HOME BUILDER, BUILDING THROUGHOUT KANSAS CITY’S MOST DESIRABLE COMMUNITIES.

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uture homeowners have many options when considering building a home in the Kansas City metro. Whether you are using a builder’s floor plan from a model home or having a custom home designed to your specifications, it is important for all parties involved to build a comfortable relationship.

At the end of your home building journey the goal is a happy homeowner in the home of their dreams.

Each issue of KCRELO features newly updated information on residential options in builders, developments, and industry professionals. This issue’s spotlight is on C&M Builders. Owner Chad Buck has been building in the Kansas City metro for over a decade and as every member of his team will tell you – “Quality is Our Passion!”

C&M Builders is self-described as a semi-custom home builder, building throughout Kansas City’s most desirable communities. Offering floor plans that are plentiful with features t

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Custom Details ARE More Standard in New Homes OF ALL SIZES

C&M BUILDERS OFFER FLEXIBLE HOME DESIGNS, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND AFFORDABILITY TO MEET THESE NEEDS.

and amenities that today’s families are looking for, C&M Builders focuses on developments and homes that perfectly fit a client’s needs.

According to national trends, home buyers today place high-value on open concept floor plans, bright spaces with plenty of windows, master bedroom suites that offer luxury and style, gourmet kitchen spaces that flow into living space, smart technology and outdoor living spaces that are used regularly. These amenities can be scaled into homes large and small, and customized to each home. Home buyers have more choices in finishes now than ever before.

C&M Builders offer flexible home designs, attention to detail and affordability to meet these needs. Whether a customer is looking for a two-story, story and a half, or a reverse story and a half, C&M Builders offers floor plans that incorporate more desirable standard features.

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“We design the majority of our floor plans and offer unlimited options which gives us the edge customers are looking for. Every open, spacious, flowing floor plan achieves the warmth of home with features like high-end wood cabinetry with custom finishes, extensive crown and trim moldings, and lots of extra touches like archways and niches. Outdoor living spaces feature screened-in decks with fireplaces, and large t

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Custom Details ARE More Standard in New Homes OF ALL SIZES

WE DESIGN THE MAJORITY OF OUR FLOOR PLANS AND OFFER UNLIMITED OPTIONS WHICH GIVES US THE EDGE CUSTOMERS ARE LOOKING FOR.

patios for entertaining family and friends.

Customers value the high-quality attributes standard in C&M Builders homes, and the option to customize additional features without having to spend a lot of extra money”, says Chad Buck the owner of C&M Builders.

A Natural-Born Builder …

Chad Buck loves to get a “Wow” reaction from his clients. He and his team strive for the “Wow” factor in all homes regardless of the price range.“A lot of the people who tour our model homes say, I can see myself living here”, says Buck.

Chad Buck literally has building in his blood. He grew up working summers and weekends in his dad’s home building and electrical businesses in Wyoming.

“It was a family business, and in a family business you learn quickly you do

whatever it takes to get the job done. I learned about good work ethics and hands-on building that continue to benefit me today”, he says.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Buck earned a position with one of Kansas City’s premier companies commercial contractors, and was assigned to several large projects in Colorado. After several years Buck had the opportunity to return to Kansas City and operate his own home building company, his first true passion.

Buck says that he has built a team that shares his passion. Their goal is to create a great experience for each of their home owners and complete each job with the client agreeing, C&M Builders always stays focused on their motto:“Quality n is Our Passion!”

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T CENTRAL MISSOURI’S LAKE OF THE OZARKS WAS VOTED THE “BEST RECREATIONAL LAKE.”

he announcement by USA Today came as no surprise to those who frequent the Lake of the Ozarks. The newspaper’s readers’ poll voted that the Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks was voted the “Best Recreational Lake.”

Beating out Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada, Big Bear Lake in California, West Okoboji Lake in Iowa, Lake Cumberland in Kentucky to win this coveted recognition, The Lake of the Ozarks which covers 54,000 beautiful acres with 64 billion gallons of water and 1,150 scenic miles of shoreline, is the premier year-round playground attracting people from all around the country.

The family-friendly Lake of the Ozarks offers activities for the water enthusiast, and for the foodie. The Lake does not disappoint with fabulous restaurants that will delight all. Highlighting the wonders of the Lake are the many activities that visitors of all ages will enjoy.

The following are highlights of some of the events scheduled in the next few months that will show you why the Lake of the Ozarks is the Best Recreational Lake in the Country.

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February 2019 Mardi-Gras Pub Crawl February 16, 2019 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach, MO 65049 573-348-1599 www.lakepubcrawl.com Leave your keys and take the bus!!! Thirty-two total buses run from 4:00pm til 2:30 am and will get you to and from your location with no need to drive. We provide the sober chauffeur and all you have to do is kick back, leave your keys in the drawer, jump on a bus and have fun. Hotel shuttles are provided to get your crawl started and route buses stop at every location on the CRAWL!!!

Lake Christian Academy 17178 North State Hwy 5 Sunrise Beach MO 65079 573-374-5500 www.lakewestchamber.com Hours of Operation: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The 18th Annual Lake West Business Expo is the premier product and services show on the Westside of the Lake. We grow each year and include displays on docks, real estate, banking & insurance, lodging, landscaping and much more. Speak one on one with business owners about your desires and wishes.

Lunch and snacks available on site. Free parking; Free admission.

Home, Business & Lake Living EXPO Feb 22-23, 2019

Lake Wedding Expo March 3, 2019 • 12 pm-3 pm

Lodge of Four Seasons – Campana Hall 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark MO 65049 1-800-769-1004 Join us at the 2019 Home, Business and Lake Living EXPO. The show will feature a wide range of products and services including consumer goods, health and wellness, building contractors and suppliers, plumbing and electrical supplies; home improvement and remodeling, and much more. EXPO 2019 will feature a diverse selection of products and services for business, home, personal and lake living.

The Lodge of Four Seasons - Campana Hall 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark, MO 65049 573-746-6116 Email: lakeozarkweddingassociation@gmail.com; getmarriedatthelake.com Preparing for a sacred event like your wedding is a monumental task requiring the utmost in time, resources and emotional management. Having tried and true wedding professionals in your corner can make all the difference in ensuring your best experience.

March 2019 Trout Season Season Opening Day March 1, 2019 • All Day Bennett Spring State Park 26250 Hwy 64A Lebanon, MO 65536 Get your fishing gear ready and head over to Bennett Spring State Park to land a trout!

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Lake West Business Expo March 2, 2019

Pizza For A Purpose March 08, 2019 Redhead Lakeside Grill 1700 Yacht Club Drive Osage Beach Missouri 65065 573-346-0660 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ events/230297544510970/ Hours of Operation: Starts at 6:30 pm Come out and join us for some brick oven pizza and beverages as well as mingle to learn more about Children’s Learning Center, a not-for-profit & the great

Lake Ozark St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 16, 2019 Bagnell Dam Strip 1 Bagnell Dam Blvd Lake Ozark MO 65049 573.280.5477 Email: jcarroll88.jc@gmail.com Hours of Operation: 1:00 pm Join in the fun of an old fashioned parade with floats, marching bands and candy and goodies for the young and young at heart.

Many of the local restaurants along the strip will be offering specials and corned beef and cabbage feasts.

St. Patrick’s Short Bus Shuffle March 16, 2019 Multiple Venues Hwy 5 Sunrise Beach MO 65079 573-374-5500 www.lakewestchamber.com/st-pats-short-bus-shuffle/ Hours of Operation: 4:00 pm – 2:00 am The 9th Annual Short Bus Shuffle on the West side of the Lake. Our safe shuttles will run beginning at 4 pm. Each stop will have live entertainment, drink specials and St. Pat’s festivities! REQUIRED $10 wristband to ride shuttles available at all locations. Souvenir shirts are available too! Hub location is Captain Ron’s.

Bridge and Dam Half Marathon, 5K and 10K March 30, 2019 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark Missouri 65049 573-746-6002 www.BridgeandDamHalfMarathon.com Hours of Operation: 7:30 am Announcing the 4th Annual Bridge and Dam Half Marathon, 5K and 10K, to be held on Saturday March 30, 2019! The race starts on Bagnell Dam and runs over the Community Toll Bridge onto MM and down Las Campanas and back. This is a t

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things they are doing for young children in our community!

There will be a HUGE silent auction, prizes and lots of fun!!!

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beautiful, scenic yet challenging course that will attract runners from all parts of the United States.

April 2019 LOMDA Spring In-Water Boat Show April 12-14, 2019 Friday 1 pm-7 pm; Sat 10 am-7 pm; Sun 10 am - 4 pm Dog Days Bar & Grill 1232 Jefferies Rd Osage Beach, MO 65065 573-480-2300 www.ozarkboatshow.com April In Water Boat Show by Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association. Come see a variety of boats including new cruisers, performance runabouts and personal watercraft. Dog Days Bar & Grill.

Bass Pro Shops CRAPPIE MASTERS Tournament April 20, 2019 Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill Lake Road 5-50 Sunrise Beach Missouri 65079 573-374-5852 www.crappiemasters.net/home/2014-bass-proshops-crappie-masters-tournament-schedule/ tournament-details/353-april-16-lake-of-the-ozarks Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters tournament trail comes to Lake of the Ozarks on April 20th. Sponsored

by Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Marine, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Mercury Motors and Captain Ron’s on the lake the one day tournament will be a national qualifier for 2019 National Championship. The tournament will also be the first leg of the Missouri State Championship.

69th Annual Dogwood Festival April 25-27, 2019 Camdenton Middle School 88 Laker Drive Camdenton MO 65020 1-800-769-1004 www.camdentonchamber.com/dogwood-festival/ Fun for the entire family, crafts, pageant, food, entertainment, parade, fish fry, entertainment and much more! The Dogwood Festival Parade: Downtown Camdenton; Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10:00 am.

35th Annual Clown Golf Classic April 27-28, 2019

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Osage National Golf Resort 400 Osage Hills Rd. Lake Ozark Missouri 65049 573-216-1233 www.clowngolf.com YOU ARE INVITED to join with us to make a difference.

April 27 & 28 is the 35th Annual Clown Golf Classic.

This event directly benefits our Lake of the Ozarks region through the Dream Factory who grants dreams to children threatened with a critical or chronic illnesses.

To date this tournament has raised over a million dollars to give kids in our local region 387 dreams!

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Spring Big Bass Bash April 27, 2019 - April 28, 2019 Lake of the Ozarks State Park 5400 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach MO 65065 866-515-0102 www.midwestfishtournaments.com/ lozspring_bbb.html Hours of Operation: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm Each Day The Big Bass Bash is a bass tournament designed for amateurs only. Its unique format allows the weekend angler a chance to win big money like the professionals.

Unlike most fishing tournaments which have a team arrangement where prizes are based on total weight, the Big Bass Bash format is distinctive in that it only takes one fisherman just one big bass to win. The prize money for the Spring Big Bass Bash will total over $250,000 payouts with $100,000 to the winner.

May 2019 Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals May 3-5, 2019 Friday 12 pm - 5 pm; Sat 8 am - 8 pm; Sun 8 am - 1 pm Bagnell Dam Strip 1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark MO 65049 573-964-1008 www.magicdragoncarshow.com The 31st Annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals is a unique show for all makes, models, and years of show vehicles, trucks and motorcycles. We bring over 30 years of show experience to the historic Bagnell Dam Strip at the Lake of the Ozarks. Some say it’s like being on the set of “American Graffiti.”

Annual Travis Butts Memorial Tournament May 4, 2019 • 9 am Eldon Golf Club 35 Golf Course Rd Eldon, MO 65026 573-392-4172 www.eldongolfclub.com Travis Butts 6th Annual Memorial tournament. Four Person Scramble $75.00 per player or $300 per team.

Entry fee includes: Green Fee/Cart Fee * Tee Prize * Lunch* One (1) Mulligan per person *Two drink tickets.

12th Annual Lake Regional Fun Run/Walk May 4, 2019 • 7 am - 10 am Lake Regional Hospital 54 Hospital Drive Osage Beach, MO 65065 573-302-2282 www.lakeregional.com/events The 12th Annual Lake Regional Health System Fun Run/ Walk is Saturday, May 4th at Lake Regional Hospital.

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Trail of Four Winds 25K May 4, 2019 Lake of the Ozarks State Park; Public Beach #2 403 MO-134 Kaiser, MO 65047 573-552-4118 www.lakeoftheozarkstrailseries.com Hours of Operation: 10:00 am Trail of Four Winds | The Course Trail of Four Winds is the longest trail in Lake of the Ozarks State Park.

This trail travels through almost every type of natural environment in the park–including views of Lake of the Ozarks, rock outcrops, overlooks, seasonal streams, ponds, and woodlands. This will be a fun and fast track for many, but with all the obstacles one expects while running in the Ozarks–roots, loose rocks, slick surfaces, creek crossings, and steep grades of 10 percent or more. The trail fluctuates between single track, double track and wider–with 1600 plus feet of elevation gain spread throughout.

22nd Annual Spring Harbor Hop May 04, 2019 Lake Wide Event Osage Beach Missouri 65065 1-800-386-5253 http://www.funlake.com/harborhop Kick off the 2019 boating season by participating in the 22nd Annual Spring Harbor Hop, The Lake’s largest Poker Hop on the water! Visit over 40 of our participating locations on the water to collect your poker hand.

Hot Summer Nights May 10, 2019 Bagnell Dam Strip Lake Ozark MO 65049 314-650-5767 or 573-365-2460 www.hotsummernightscruise.com Hot Summer Nights, a classic vehicle cruise and family night on the Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark.

6:00 - 11:00 pm (rain or shine). Free admission and participation. All makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles will line the Strip and cruise around.

This kid friendly event offers games, activities, live entertainment and more.

Treasure Island Casino Benefiting Wonderland Camp May 11, 2019 • 3 pm – 6 pm Jolly Rogers Grub N Grog 28443 Polk Drive Rocky Mount, MO 65072 573-392-0700 Email: info@grubngrog.com www.grubngrog.com Your Ticket includes: Premium Appetizer Buffet, a Drink ticket, and $100 in chips. Eat, drink and be merry for a Wonder-ful Cause. Additional chip tickets will be available at the event. Proceeds from the event will benefit Wonderland Camp. n

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eveloping new relationships is what the relocation process is all about. On the list of new relationships you will soon need to develop is with financial institutions whether it is with a traditional bank or a credit union. While many know the wonderful options that traditional banks offer, many people are not aware that they can take advantage of the options that are available to them through credit unions.

Membership in credit unions is available to groups with common bonds such as employee groups of specific companies, groups of public service, school employees or an area of residence.

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WHILE MANY KNOW THE WONDERFUL OPTIONS THAT TRADITIONAL BANKS OFFER, MANY PEOPLE ARE NOT AWARE THAT THEY CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM THROUGH CREDIT UNIONS.

According to Mark Thompson, Mazuma Credit Union,“The biggest difference between a bank and a credit union is that Credit Unions are not-for-profits that exist to serve its members.” Like other financial institutions, the federal government stands behind credit unions and deposits are insured up to $250,000. Like banks, credit unions accept deposits, make loans and offer an array of other financial services.

According to Letha Higgins, Frontier Community Credit Union, selecting a Credit Union is not difficult. She explains

that it is important to research their membership requirements. “Develop a list of credit unions in the area,” said Higgins.“Then narrow your search by researching eligibility, services offered and fees charged by credit unions.

She goes on to say that if you are in the market for a specific loan, research to see if the loan is issued by the credit union.

As with anything you are researching, once you have nailed down your results, narrow the list down by comparing interest rates and specials to see who has the best deal. t

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Other things to keep in mind when doing your research is the availability of online services, weekday and weekend hours, branch, along with ATM locations.“Some credit unions belong to a nationwide network of credit unions for shared services,” explains Higgins.“It might mean more access to ATMs and other services while traveling or if you have children attending college in other cities.”

Like most of the banks in the area, credit unions in the area are heavily involved in the communities they serve. Mazuma Credit Union calls their involvement “Corporate Social Responsibility.”

Thompson explains that it is their way to make Kansas City a better place to live.

“This is our commitment to contribute to the social and economic development of the communities we serve.” Mazuma Credit Union focuses on financial education, the Arts and Community Development. He proudly says that their employees have volunteered 4,663 hours.

Like Mazuma, Frontier Community Credit Union is heavily involved in the community including funding for the Leavenworth Public Schools for their band programs.

The credit union is committed to the area by offering financial education and has a program that contributes $100 for each

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new mortgage the credit union originates to the Leavenworth Shelter of Hope, to help with their efforts to improve the quality of life for the homeless in the community.

Community America Credit Union For over 75 years, we’ve been providing financial peace of mind to Kansas Citians.

We offer a full-suite of financial products and services including our member favorites like Cashback Free Checking, High-Interest Savings and an awesome mobile banking app. Above all else, we share our profits with our members through great rates, lower fees and our Profit Payout. So if you live or work in Kansas City, you can become a member too.Visit CommunityAmerica.com to get started.

Frontier Community Credit Union We’re a modern financial institution with a unique structure, so you get convenience and personalized service.

For us, it’s about being a trusted partner who knows how to turn financial goals into amazing outcomes! Ultimately, our goal is to improve the quality of life in our communities, and we have helped hard-working people achieve their dreams and live better lives since 1954.

Anyone living or working in Leavenworth, Atchison, Jefferson, Douglas, Johnson or Wyandotte counties, as well as military or federal civil service personnel who reside within a 100-mile radius of Fort Leavenworth, is eligible to join.Visit frontierccu.org to learn more or open an account.

United Consumers Credit Union For more than 70 years, United Consumers Credit Union has provided services to our community members as a cooperative, not-for-profit financial institution. We offer the same accounts you would find at a traditional bank, but instead of focusing on profits, the credit union promotes thrift and financial stability.

UCCU serves anyone who lives in Jackson, Buchanan, Cass, or Clay Counties or the city of Cameron, Missouri, as well as those who live, work or worship in Johnson County, Kansas.

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ho can resist the pull of the loudest stadium in the NFL, Arrowhead Stadium, or the crack of the bat when Gordon hits a home run for the Royals at the K, or the excitement of Sporting KC? Whether you choose to back them all, or focus on one, there is no end to the magic.

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SPORTS FAN IN KANSAS CITY.

You cannot go anywhere in the city without seeing Kansas City Royal blue on someone’s shirt, hat, car or house.

This team warmed the collective heart of the city when they pulled together and won the World Series in 2015. The parade held to celebrate the championship drew 800,000 plus, an event that turned the area near Union Station into a sea of blue, screaming fans. Since then, players have become household names and though the wins have not been as plentiful, fans of all ages continue to flock to games at Kauffman Stadium in record numbers.

Let’s go Royals!

Do you know how to do the tomahawk chop? It’s much more fun with thousands of other Kansas City Chiefs fans at Arrowhead Stadium. And the past few seasons saw the team make a good run and play in the playoffs.

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of thousands of dollars for worthwhile charities every year. And make hearts beat faster on the field!

Are you ready for some football? Indoor football, that is. The Kansas City Phantoms are bringing this action-packed sport to fans. The newest professional arena football team in Kansas City took the field this year at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena, where the Missouri Mavericks play. The home opener is March 17 and the season runs through June 9. In its second season, the team plays in the Champions Indoor Football (CIF) Conference, which houses 17 teams. Many local athletes comprise the team and excitement is contagious. To keep up with this new team, follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

Gentlemen, and women, start your engines!

The Kansas Speedway brings professional NASCAR to our area.The track seats over 63,000, and a unique ground level concourse that allows fans to walk down 30 rows or up 35 rows. Parking is free, and the 1.5-mile track is strategically located at the intersection of I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas,

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about 15 miles west of downtown Kansas City. Coolers are welcome, and there’s no better place to camp and tailgate than the Speedway during race season.

Sporting Kansas City is one of the most successful soccer clubs in the United

States, winning six major championships since joining Major League Soccer as a charter member in 1996. Home to several national team players including Matt Besler, Graham Zusi and Benny Feilhaber, Sporting KC most recently hosted the 2013 MLS Cup and the 2015 U.S. Open Cup. The club plays its home matches at state-of-the-art Children’s Mercy Park, one of the premier soccer-specific stadiums in North America. Sporting Kansas City’s game day experience is unparalleled, offering fans premier sports entertainment in an electric atmosphere.t

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The Missouri Mavericks are in their eighth season as a professional hockey franchise serving the greater Kansas City metro. Last season, the Mavericks made a historic run winning the Brabham Cup leading the ECHL with 52 regular season wins before losing in the second round to the eventual league champion Allen Americans. The Mavs have made playoff appearances in six of their first seven

seasons, and received such awards as the 2014 Bud Poile Governor’s Cup with 44 regular season wins, and numerous community and league awards over the years, including the Harry S. Truman Special Community Service Recognition Award by the City of Independence, and claiming CHL Franchise of the Year in four consecutive seasons. As the AA affiliate of the NHL’s New York Islanders, fans see some amazing talent at the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena, off I70 and 470.

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BEING A DIEHARD FAN IS A WAY OF LIFE IN KANSAS CITY.

If your kiddos want to get involved with soccer, make sure you look into the many venues available to them. The Heartland Soccer Association has over 80,000 players kicking the soccer ball around local fields across the area and the United States.

Heartland plays at two world class turf facilities, Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex and Swope Soccer Village, as well as grass fields at Heritage Soccer Park and Legacy Soccer Park. Gateway Village is another soccer destination in Grandview, Missouri, and there are 14 fields in the

new soccer complex and entertainment village coming to 470 and View High Drive in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Find one for you and your kiddos and get involved.

Kansas City is such a sports town with all the local and nearby schools.Visit the University of Missouri Tigers just up the road in Columbia, the world-renowned Kansas University Jayhawks in Lawrence and K-State Wildcats, both just a jaunt into Kansas. University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is located downtown, and the

Kangaroos draw crowds for basketball and volleyball. In addition, our local high schools have a strong following and you won’t be disappointed in the passion of fans and players. Whoever you root for, there are amazing games to choose from.

Suffice it to say that the area has something for everyone, no matter what sport they choose. Being a diehard fan is a way of life in Kansas City. So be ready to let your voice be heard! n

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The Kansas City metro is home to some of the finest Senior Living options available. The Baby Boomers have been influencing buying decisions for decades. As this influential generation moves into retirement, they have expectations that their community will reflect their active lifestyle as they age. They want their senior lifestyle to include neighborhoods focused on wellness, socialization, and lifestyle.

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With so many options across the metro, seniors have a plethora of benefits to consider to include wellness, social and lifestyle. Some communities also include full concierge services. Most communities also offer residents the ability to transition into new life phases as needed.

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Addington Place Assisted Living With three locations in the metro, Addington Place offers several options.

You can visit a location in Lee’s Summit, North at Shoal Creek and Prairie Village.

Depending on the level of care that is needed, each resident enjoys a comforting blend of the independence they want, with the assistance they need. Their expertly-trained staff provides support based upon the individual care plan of each resident.

Benton House

With six locations in the metro, Benton House offers seniors the options to be close to family members.You can visit a location in Blue Springs, Raymore, Olathe, Lenexa, and North in Staley Hills and Tiffany Springs. While each community is unique, Age does not diminish the basic human desire for independence, dignity and choice. Benton House seeks to fulfill for seniors what we all want each and every day—to be happy and healthy, to continue to contribute, and to have a voice in the direction of our lives.

Bickford Senior Living

With four locations in the metro Benton House offers seniors many options.You can visit a location in Overland Park, Mission, Olathe and Raytown. Nothing can replace home. At Bickford of Overland Park, they don’t ask you to give up your home, your treasures, your memories.

Instead, they want you to bring the pieces of the home you love into ours and make it yours.

Colonial Village

At Colonial Village, our staff has a philosophy of care that is implemented into the everyday operations. Located in Overland Park, their philosophy is to include dignity, quality, choices, respect and community into what they provide every day. Their independent living residences feature expansive, light-filled floor plans with full kitchens and modern conveniences.

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that healthcare is being delivered. With the fusion of world-class healthcare and personalized hospitality, you encounter an experience that is truly unique and memorable.

Holiday Retirement

With two locations in the metro Holiday Retirement offers seniors many choices and options.You can visit a location in Lenexa and Kansas City. Holiday communities encourage residents to live life on their terms, free of daily chores.

Every day, residents enjoy chef prepared meals, purposeful and fun programs, local transportation and no long term commitments.

Lakeview Village

Located in Lenexa, Lakeview Village has been setting the standard for quality retirement living in Kansas and throughout

the region for 54 years. Whether it is their state-of-the art Community & Wellness Center or their spacious Villas and Patio Homes, they are always looking for new ways to serve active adults. They offer a variety of maintenance-free apartments, garden cottages and twin homes.

Linden Woods Village / Westchester Village

With two locations in the metro, Linden Woods Village and Westchester Village offers numerous options.You can visit a location in Gladstone or Lenexa. At Linden Woods Village, their staff has a philosophy of care that is implemented into the every-day operations. Their philosophy is to include dignity, quality, choices, respect and community into what they provide every day.

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Mission Chateau

Mission Chateau Senior Living Community, developed by Tutera Senior Living & Healthcare, is the newest, luxury retirement community in Prairie Village, Kansas. Mission Chateau spans 18.4 gated acres, offering the finest country club style senior living community in Johnson County. To meet the diverse lifestyle and health care needs of seniors, the rentalbased community will offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care residential options that exemplify the highest standards in senior living and wellness design.

Norterre

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The result is a new kind of community that will bring even more pride to the City of Liberty and the entire Northland area.

Spectrum Retirement Communities

With two locations in the metro, Spectrum Retirement Communities offers many options.You can visit a location in Overland Park or Shawnee. They are proud to promote an environment where staff members take pride and responsibility for every aspect of their community and the service they provide to their residents.

Spectrum offers seniors a unique opportunity to enjoy affordable luxury living in highly desirable locations with easy access to shopping, medical facilities and local residential neighborhoods.

Tallgrass

Located in Overland Park, Tallgrass Creek, a private, 65-acre retirement community is

minutes from Kansas City and the Kansas and Missouri border. The boast that you will find everything you need to live a worry-free lifestyle packed with potential.

Tallgrass Creek has dozens of residentrun clubs and activities—plus on-campus continuing care for your future health care needs.

The Grand Estates on Greenwood

Located in Overland Park, At The Grand Estates on Greenwood, they offer spacious one and two bedroom senior apartments.

Their community offers exquisite living for seasoned citizens along with many events and activities to enhance their resident’s social and physical health. Floor plans feature a private patio or balcony, window coverings, in unit washer and dryer, fully equipped kitchens with plenty of counter space and storage, along with walk-in showers or shower/tub units.

The Sheridan at OP

Located in Overland Park, At Sheridan at Overland Park, their Kansas senior community residents pursue their passions within a lively, social atmosphere.

They enjoy chef-prepared meals with friends in the elegant dining room, play games in the living rooms, get creative in the art studio, and exercise in the fitness center and physical therapy spaces.

Westchester Village

Located in Lenexa, Westchester Village offers seniors the opportunity to enjoy a dynamic lifestyle packed with leisure and social activities. Residential independent living offers the privacy of your own

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home without the troubles of its care and maintenance. Their independent living residences feature expansive, light-filled floor plans with full kitchens and modern conveniences.

The Fairways of Ironhorse

Nestled in the picturesque, gently rolling terrain of Ironhorse Golf Club, the Fairways of Ironhorse awaits in Leawood. Stunning golf course views, country club level amenities and voice-activate smart suites compliment the full-concierge living experience. Inside you’ll be delighted and pampered at every turn. That’s because the Fairways of Ironhorse is far from a typical independent living destination. Instead, the Fairways of Ironhorse offers the nation’s first Boutique Retirement Club TM that’s thoughtfully designed to immerse you in an enriching, fulfilling lifestyle. The Fairways of Ironhorse is thrilled to partner with premier restaurateur, PB&J, to offer an unsurpassed dining experience that’s a short stroll from your suite. Additional services include complimentary valet, monthly car wash, grocery delivery, pet walking and plant watering.

Silvercrest

With two locations in the metro, Spectrum Retirement Communities offers several options.You can visit a location in Overland Park or Lenexa.

Their independent living communities provide a comfortable atmosphere for seniors who are looking to maintain an independent lifestyle that doesn’t include the daily hassles of maintenance, regular housekeeping, or cooking. n

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ansas Citians have always supported local restaurateurs and these restaurateurs have supported Kansas Citians with great food.You will soon discover why these are some of Kansas City’s iconic restaurants.

Dixon’s Famous Chili, located on Highway 40 in Independence gained exposure to the rest of the world when Life magazine featured a story about frequent customer President Harry Truman and his secret service men’s trip to the restaurant.

Dixon ‘s unique Chili is served the same way it was served in 1915 on a plate with beans on the bottom, then the homemade specially seasoned chili meat. Your t

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creativity comes into play next as an array of “chili fixins” including onions; ketchup: cheese and sour cream are available.

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While you will visit Dixon’s Famous Chili for its unique chili, burgers or all-you-can eat tacos, you will also be impressed with their fast and friendly atmosphere where you can grab a seat at the counter in front of the chili being dished or at a table.

Walking in the door of a Gates Bar-BQue restaurant, you are immediately greeted by a person behind the counter saying “Hi, may I help you?” With three locations in Kansas City, Missouri; one in Kansas, Kansas and one in Leawood, Kansas, your craving for Gates Bar-B-Que can be easily satisfied.

Gate’s menu offers barbeques lovers a wide assortment of choices from its sandwiches to its ribs and from its chicken to its beef and sausages that will make you come back for more. Make sure you try all three of Gates’ Bar-B-Que sauce flavors and you will find out why Gates Barbeque is a favorite place for Kansas City barbeque.

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Garozzo’s Ristorante has been the Italian restaurant of choice since Michael Garozzo moved to Kansas City in 1989 and opened its first restaurant in Columbus Park, Kansas City’s historic Italian neighborhood. Today, in addition to that the Columbus Park location, there are locations in Lee’s Summit and Overland Park.

A trip to Garozzo’s would not be complete without trying the restaurant’s signature dish, chicken spiedini. The marinated chicken breast that is rolled

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in bread crumbs, skewed and grilled has become a Kansas City staple.

Since opening in 1975, Ponak’s Mexican Kitchen has served more than 280,000 gallons of margaritas and 6 million tacos. Ponak’s Mexican Kitchens recipes are influenced by the Sonora region of Mexico, steeped in tradition and flavor for hundreds of years.

With margaritas on tap, an extensive menu and its friendly casual atmosphere, Ponak’s is as authentic as it gets. On your first visit, you will discover why Ponak’s has been the recipient of many local media awards including the Best Ethnic Restaurant, Best Margarita, Best Tacos and Best Tamales.

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Well-known restaurant critic Calvin Trillin’s article about Jess and Jim’s Steak House in Playboy magazine in 1972 brought national fame to the restaurant that had been the “go to” restaurant for Kansas Citians since 1938. t

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While customer service is the backbone of this family-owned business, the prime aged beef steaks that are cut fresh daily continue to be one of Kansas City’s choices for steak.

Paying homage to Playboy magazine for honoring them in 2001 as one of the twelve Steakhouses in America, Jess and Jim’s features the Playboy Strip, which is 25 ounces of pure beef goodness. A 30 ounce porterhouse also entices heartier appetites, but for those with smaller apetities try the tender filet mignon, ribeye, sirloin, T-bone, porterhouse or the KC Strip. No matter what you choose, you will soon realize why Jess and Jim’s is known for its steaks.

For more than 80 years, Kansas Citians have flocked to Stroud’s Restaurant & Bar who coined the phrase,“We choke our own chickens.”With locations in Fairway, Overland Park, Independence and North of the River, Stroud’s Restaurant & Bar has been a Kansas City favorite since 1933.

Still locally owned, their vision continues with home cooked family meals in a fun friendly atmosphere. Through the years, Stroud’s has received numerous national awards including the James Beard Award for Excellence and the Zagat Award and has been featured on numerous national television appearances. After your first

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Coffee roasting is the art of unlocking the quality and flavor of each coffee bean and you soon realize this art has been perfected when you visit the Roasterie Cafes found in Brookside, Leawood and the Factory Café in downtown Kansas City.

For the fifth year, the Roasterie Cafes have been voted as the City’s Best Coffee House.

Coffee connoisseurs will taste the difference with their first cup of airroasted coffee from the Roasterie. The cafes’ knowledgeable and customer service-focused staff make you feel like you found a home. Pastries, bagels and cookies complement the vast array of coffee, teas and other specialty drink selections. It will be love at first sip.

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LOCAL RESTAURATEURS HAVE SUPPORTED KANSAS CITIANS WITH GREAT FOOD.

When many Kansas Citians think of hamburgers, they think of Winstead’s.

A quote in the Wall Street Journal says it all – “They do not sell hamburgers by the billion.You cannot “supersize” your meal.

They are a household word only in Kansas City. But Calvin Trillin was right: Winstead’s has the world’s best hamburgers.

Thin freshly ground steak burgers, courteous fast service are the reason Kansas Citians have continued to be loyal customers along with the French fries, onion rings, chocolate frosty are the reasons you will soon be a Winstead’s devotee.

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In addition to Winstead’s original location on the Country Club Plaza, there are

locations in Overland Park, Lenexa and Leawood.

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visit, you will be hooked on the pan fried chicken along with the cottage-fries, green beans, gravy and their mouth-watering cinnamon rolls which accompany all dinner menu items.

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he Kansas City area is home to upto-date, top notch healthcare and professionals.This helpful listing will aid you in finding what you need in your new community.Whether you need excellent care for your children, elderly care, family emergency care or health advice, the helpful mentality of these professionals and the consistent improvements and research being done will never let you down. And they will always make you feel better!

HCA Midwest Health is the Kansas City area’s largest network and recognized leader in healthcare, consisting of seven hospitals, 10 emergency rooms, 11 urgent cares, outpatient centers, clinics, physician practices, surgery centers and an array of other services with more than 150 convenient access points. HCA Midwest Health facilities serving the Kansas City area include Belton Regional Medical

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Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Lafayette Regional Health Center, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Research Medical Center and Research Psychiatric Center.

Known throughout the region for comprehensive care and advanced

THE KANSAS CITY AREA IS HOME TO UP-TO-DATE, TOP NOTCH HEALTHCARE AND PROFESSIONALS.

treatments for cancers of all types, HCA Midwest Health is proud to partner with the Sarah Cannon cancer network, the cancer service line of HCA, and a leader in world-class cancer care. The Sarah Cannon HCA Midwest Health cancer network is anchored by our four accredited hospitals: Belton Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Research Medical Center, and complemented by numerous cancer care outreach sites located in communities throughout metropolitan Kansas City and the surrounding areas.

HCA Midwest Health offers the area’s only network of award-winning, accredited chest pain centers, which improves the survival of a heart attack by 37 percent.

In addition, HCA Midwest Health offers leading-edge services in neonatal care, neurosciences, pediatrics, rehabilitation, robotic surgery, sleep disorders, spine care,

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sports medicine, trauma care, weight loss surgery and women’s care, among others.

HCA Midwest Health’s medical staff of more than 2000 doctors represents 60 medical specialties, ensuring you and your family receives high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care. Above all else, as the premier healthcare destination in the Kansas City area, HCA Midwest Health is committed to the care and improvement of human life.

For more than half a century, North Kansas City Hospital (NCKH) has been the Northland’s preferred healthcare provider. NKCH is an acute-care facility with 451 licensed beds and 550 physicians representing 49 medical specialties. From a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, to award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs, to home health and hospice, NKCH provides a lifetime of care.

NCKH offers advanced treatment options, including world class cancer care through a partnership with the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated program.

Through its Meritas Health subsidiary, NKCH offers the largest network of healthcare providers in the Northland, with more than 110 primary and specialty care physicians in 30 convenient locations, including an express care clinic in the Liberty Hy-Vee store.

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The hospital’s mission, vision and values reflect a strong commitment to the health and well-being of the Northland community and beyond. Last year, NKCH sponsored 60 charitable and community organizations and served more than 24,000 people through its dynamic

Community Health & Wellness programs.

And, it recently became the first hospital in Kansas City to offer a zero-percent financing option to help patients manage their medical services.

Saint Luke’s Health System consists of 10 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices.They provide a range of inpatient, outpatient, home care and hospice services. Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, their mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education.

Saint Luke’s Hospital ranks among the nation’s best in seven specialties, as recognized in 2015 by U.S. News and

World Report. Saint Luke’s is a regional pioneer in health care innovation.They offer four acute-care hospitals throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area, including: Saint Luke’s Hospital, Midtown and Country Club Plaza; Saint Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit and Eastern Jackson County; Saint Luke’s South Hospital, Overland Park and Johnson County, Kansas; Saint Luke’s North Hospital, Kansas City North.

One of the nation’s leading cardiovascular disease outcome research programs is at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute.

Its legacy of innovation began more than 25 years ago when it opened as the nation’s first heart hospital. Since then, the Heart Institute has earned a world-wide reputation for excellence in the treatment of heart disease, including interventional cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, imaging, heart failure, transplant, heart disease prevention, women’s heart disease, electrophysiology, outcomes research, and health economics.With more than 50 full-time board certified cardiovascular specialists on staff, the Heart Institute offers one of the largest heart failure/heart transplant programs in the country, has the largest experience with transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the Midwest, and is a global teaching site for the newest approaches to opening challenging blocked arteries using minimally invasive techniques.

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neuroscience hospital, Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute. SLMBNI offers neurologists dedicated to treating a full range of neurological conditions including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, memory disorders, migraine headaches and more.

Our minimally invasive spine surgery team and our subspecialty-trained neurosurgeons utilize leading edge interventions for stroke, trauma, aneurysms, tremor and other brain disorders.

Their Comprehensive Stroke Center, with one of the nation’s leading stroke reversal programs, uses leading-edge neurointervention techniques. Saint Luke’s programs, community outreach and education, stroke research and rehabilitation are dedicated to preventing and treating stroke.

The Cancer Institute offers access to leading edge clinical trials for cancer treatment, including National Cancer Institute (NCI) and industry trials, as well as the region’s largest network of 3-D mammography centers. SLCI also offers innovative surgeries for brain tumors and the STAR® Program for cancer rehabilitation to help patients overcome the physical and emotional challenges that accompany cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Advanced surgical care, liver and kidney transplantation programs, and a Level IIIb Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with high-risk obstetrics program are available.

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Crittenton Children’s Center is a nationally recognized children’s behavioral health center, and Saint Luke’s Convenient Care Clinics are designed to provide high quality care close to home, with locations in Kansas City area Hy-Vee grocery stores.

Saint Luke’s Concierge service offers physician referrals, class registration, and general information about their health system, and customer service specialists are available M-F to answer questions and guide people to the right physicians and right places. Saint Luke’s Concierge service is available by calling 816-932-5100, or outside of Kansas City at 855-932-5100. For mornie information, visit saintlukeskc.org.

With 700 specialists in more than 40 specialty areas, Children’s Mercy brings exceptional experience to the most complex pediatric cases, as well as to the everyday needs of children’s health.Their pediatric nursing care is second to none, having earned Magnet® recognition – the highest designation of excellence in nursing – three times in a row.

Every day, the specialists at Children’s Mercy provide expert care to hundreds of children.They are the only free-standing children’s hospital between St. Louis and Denver. Every year, their research advances and redefines pediatric medicine. And every moment, the staff does everything possible to care for and support the families they serve.This dedication and commitment, along with generous community support, lets Children’s Mercy offer the best possible care for your child, while helping transform the lives of children across Kansas City and around the world.

With family-centered care, Children’s Mercy provides a unique, family-centered environment that understands and provides for the needs of both pediatric patients and their families.Their Child Life program is one of the largest in the country.

It eases stress and worry through programs that help kids and parents understand their medical care; allow kids to play, learn and grow while in the hospital; and provide emotional support and resources for the whole family.

Their unparalleled expertise is evident.

Children’s Mercy is consistently recognized as one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report – a reflection of the dedication and expertise of each and every one of our staff.

The Elizabeth J. Ferrell Fetal Health Center is one of only a few of its kind in the nation, delivering babies with high risks and complications right here at the hospital so that they can get the immediate care they need.

The University of Kansas Hospital is one of the nation’s leading hospitals, delivering comprehensive care, surgery and diagnostics for people with the most complex conditions. As a premier academic medical center, the hospital serves as a resource for other hospitals and care providers throughout the Midwest and treats patients from across t

The hospital’s work has consistently earned recognition in many areas: U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2015-16 named The University of Kansas Hospital among the nation’s 50 best for adult care in 12 data-driven medical and surgical specialties.The hospital is one of only 16 in the nation to achieve this status. It has also been ranked on the Best Hospitals list every year since 2007.

The hospital provides patient care for The University of Kansas Cancer Center, one of only 69 National Cancer Institutedesignated Cancer Centers nationwide.

Patients have better access to clinical trials, the latest therapies and more personalized care closer to home in facilities throughout the region.

Since 2006, the hospital has been designated as a Magnet facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.The designation is awarded to only about 7 percent of U.S. hospitals.

The hospital is one of only 13 academic medical centers to receive the 2015 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award from University HealthSystem Consortium.The study is given to those who provide high-quality, safe, efficient, patient-centered, equitable care.

For more than four decades, Liberty Hospital, 2525 Glenn Hendren Drive, Liberty, has been dedicated to providing our community with high-quality healthcare close to home. In today’s healthcare environment, Liberty Hospital is in the midst of great change; diversifying for the future, while being true to their mission – to improve the healthcare delivery system and offer lower cost and convenient options to those they serve.

This year brought the openings of a new urgent care facility and specialty clinic on the west side of Interstate 35.

Liberty Hospital Urgent Care Shoal Creek offers extended hours with easy access located across from Walmart on North Church Road. Liberty Hospital Specialty Clinic Shoal Creek now offers cardiologists, orthopedic and spinal surgeons, obstetricians/gynecologists and dermatologists.

Liberty Hospital also announced a new clinical affiliation with Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute to provide comprehensive oncology services on their campus. By teaming up, they now can combine the latest in technology, pharmaceuticals and clinical trials with Liberty Hospital’s awardwinning quality and personal care.

Also this year, Liberty Hospital became the first provider in the Kansas City area – and the only one in this region – to offer

MAKOplasty, a surgical procedure for hip and partial-knee replacements.They are only the second hospital in Missouri to acquire this technology. MAKOplasty is less invasive than traditional total replacement surgery and is performed using a surgeoncontrolled robotic arm that allows for more precise movements and a custom fit for the replacement joint.

While continuing to expand services, Liberty Hospital also is undergoing extensive renovations to make their campus more welcoming and comforting.The new main entrance and lobby, along with the gift shop, patient registration and patient rooms on 3 East recently opened. After a makeover completed last spring, the Emergency Department opened with the addition of a patient fast-track to decrease the wait times and length of stay for patients with less serious injuries and illnesses.

The Olathe Health System includes Olathe Medical Center (OMC) – located at Olathe Medical Park, one of the largest hospital campuses in the Midwest – a nearly 250-acre campus at 151st Street and I-35 in southern Johnson County.The five-story acute-care medical center is licensed for 300 beds and averages more than 44,000 patient care days per year.

Its emergency care center is one of the busiest in the region, with more than 42,000 patients treated annually.

The not-for-profit medical center and its network of practicing physicians specialize in nearly every area of medicine. OMC services include orthopedics, obstetrics, oncology, cardiology, vein care, emergency t care and more.

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University of Kansas Hospital earned the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award for Kansas City.The award recognizes a hospital’s overall quality, image and reputation, physicians and nurses.

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the country. Exceptional care is provided through collaboration among physicians who represent more than 200 specialties, as well as nurses, researchers and other professionals.Together, they deliver exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments.

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For more than 62 years, OMC has lived up to its promise - to meet the community’s need for compassionate, high-quality healthcare spanning every stage of life.

From a single, 30-bed hospital in 1953 to a thriving regional health system today, OMC has grown with the community, responding to its needs.

OMC is currently undergoing the largest expansion in its history. Four significant construction projects are underway across OMC’s 250-acre campus: a new four-story obstetrics wing with a level II neonatal intensive care unit; a free-standing cancer center; an expanded cardiovascular center; and the addition of a memory care neighborhood at Cedar Lake Village.

Through OMC’s dedication to quality care, the hospital has received many awards and accreditations, including: Best Hospitals by US News and World Report; Women’s Choice Award, America’s Best Hospitals for Breast Center, Cancer Care and Orthopedics; Safest Hospital in the KC Metro Area by Consumer Reports; Newsweek Top Cancer Docs; Certified Chest Pain Center; Certified Primary Stroke Center; Accredited by the Commission on Cancer with commendation in the Community Hospital Cancer program category (only one in four hospitals nationwide receives this approval) and Accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

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AdventHealth is a network of health care facilities and services located throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area and surrounding communities.The network includes Advent Health in Merriam, Kan., a 504-bed facility with more than 20,000 inpatient admissions and more than 200,000 outpatient admissions annually; AdventHealth – Prairie Star, a comprehensive health care facility located in western Lenexa; physician practices located throughout Johnson and Leavenworth Counties and Centra Care Shawnee Mission Urgent Care locations in Overland Park and Lenexa. AdventHealth’s newest facility, AdventHealth – Blue Valley, will open in early 2017 and will feature an emergency department, laboratory, imaging center and an approximately 75,000 square foot medical office building for physicians in a variety of specialties.

AdventHealth serves more than 70,000 patients in its emergency departments annually, has the area’s first accredited Chest Pain Emergency Center and delivers more babies each year at SMMC than any other hospital in the metropolitan area.

AdventHealth also has some of the highest customer service or HCAHPS scores in the Kansas City metro.The network employs more than 3,000 local residents and supports an exceptional staff of 700 physicians representing 50 medical

specialties, the largest medical staff of any full-service hospital in Kansas City.

AdventHealth has served the Johnson County community since 1962.

St. Mary’s Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of St. Mary, relocated from downtown Kansas City to Blue Springs, Mo., in 1981. In 2015, the hospital was purchased

by Prime Healthcare Services, operating 38 hospitals in 11 states. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community.

The medical center has provided highquality compassionate care to the residents of Blue Springs and Eastern Jackson County for more than 30 years. St. Mary’s is active in the community, offering patients the best of both worlds – a warm, caring environment, close to home, providing the range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities.

St. Mary’s is among an elite group of providers in treatment for time critical diagnosis and has earned several quality awards, including Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission and Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. It is also recognized by the Joint Commission

as a Primary Stroke Center and is a Certified Chest Pain Center.

The Breast Center has earned recognition by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation from the American College of Radiology (ACR). It has also earned recognition by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation from the American College of Radiology.

In 2015, the medical center was recognized with the Women’s Choice Award® among America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics and America’s Best Breast Centers.The Women’s Choice Award identifies hospitals women can choose with confidence knowing they excel at clinical care and patient experience.

St. Mary’s is a faith-based, Joint Commission accredited, 146-bed acute care facility providing a wide range of services, including Emergency Department, Joint and Spine Institute, Surgical Services, Breast Center and outpatient services.

Conveniently located at I-435 and State Line, St. Joseph is a faith-based, Joint Commission accredited, 310-bed acute care facility providing a wide range of services, including Emergency Department, Joint and Spine Institute, Surgical Services, Sleep Center, Birthing Center and outpatient services.

St. Joseph has proven it is among an elite group of providers in the treatment for time critical diagnosis and has earned the American College of Cardiology’s Get with the Guidelines Platinum Performance Award.The medical center has received full accreditation with percutaneous coronary intervention from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. It is also an Accredited Chest Pain Center.The medical center has earned Stroke Center Level II designation from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Hospital Standards.

The Breast Center at St. Joseph has earned recognition by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and Breast

Imaging Center of Excellence designation from the American College of Radiology.

In 2015, the medical center was recognized with the Women’s Choice Award® among America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics and America’s Best Breast Centers.The Women’s Choice Award identifies hospitals women can choose with confidence knowing they excel at clinical care and patient experience.

St. Joseph has attained Magnet® recognition for three straight times. This program recognizes excellence in nursing and it is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

Truman Medical Centers is Kansas City’s essential, two acute-care safety net hospital health system.The TMC Health System includes TMC Hospital Hill,TMC Lakewood,TMC Behavioral Health, the Jackson County Health Department and a number of primary care practices throughout Eastern Jackson County.TMC is the primary community teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, and specializes in chronic disease management, orthopedics, family medicine, women’s health, and n trauma services.

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Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing quality, compassionate care. In 2015,

the hospital was purchased by Prime Healthcare Services, operating 38 hospitals in 11 states. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community.

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move to the Kansas City Metro area is a smart one if you have or plan to have children. Whether you plan to enroll your children in one of the excellent public schools in the area or the private schools and online learning options, you will find educational choices are bountiful.

Preparing students for their future are the school districts in Johnson County.

In the Blue Valley School District, 2015 Graduates posted the highest ACT and SAT scores of Kansas City Area metropolitan districts. The Shawnee Mission School District has a 91 percent graduation rate, and in 2015,

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graduating seniors received more than $32 million in scholarship offers. Like its other two Johnson County counterparts, the growing Olathe School District offers advanced courses and excellent educational opportunities.

Helping to develop a career path for students, the North Kansas City School District has partnered with the Metropolitan Community College for students to build skills in Engineering and Industrial Technology.

Accolades came to several eastern Jackson County school districts in 2015.

SCHOOLS IN EACH DISTRICT ARE SOME OF THE MOST ACCREDITED IN THE NATION.

We Invite You to Discover the Best Fit for Your Family!

The Blue Springs School District recently received the highest annual Performance Report score among large school districts in the State of Missouri.

Three high schools in the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District were among the top 25 high schools in Missouri to receive recognition in U.S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best High Schools” in the spring of 2015.

As with other schools in the area, college prep classes are a big part of school curriculum. The private schools in the area including The Barstow School, Pembroke Hill School, Rockhurst High School, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, St. Teresa’s Academy, Notre

Dame de Sion School, St. Thomas Aquinas and many more.

Finding the best fit for your child‘s educational needs and the environment that he or she excels is an important part of your relocation. The following is a sampling of you and your child’s choices.

ABC Preschool A Better Choice (ABC) Preschool, LLC in downtown Lee’s Summit is a private esteemed academic preschool that prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten, and life-long learning. ABC Preschool’s innovative curriculum is based on current brain research.

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Katy Lautzenhiser, Director and Lead Teacher, explains,“Elementary educators are finding far too many students are entering Kindergarten unprepared, which leads to children falling further behind.

ABC Preschool targets how a child develops – mentally, emotionally, and socially – during a child’s crucial early years of growth, and invests in your child’s success beyond the preschool walls.”

Johnson County, Kansas, this 91-square mile school district serves more than 22,000 students at its five high schools, nine middle schools and 20 elementary schools. Blue Valley consistently ranks among the top school districts in the nation, striving to provide each student with the opportunity to experience unprecedented academic success and unparalleled personal growth through personalized student learning.

All ABC Preschool teachers are certified educators, and the early childhood facility maintains the latest education practices.

“As the industry has grown and expanded, we continue to keep current with the fast growing exploration and development in brain research, and the way children learn. We only hire the best teachers who receive ongoing training and education throughout each school year. We are more than a school: we are an extension of families and a part of our community.”

ABC Preschool offers flexible options to meet an individual family’s needs regarding budget, education goals, and schedules.“We trust families are important partners in what we do, and ensure parents are actively involved through participation in school events.

We encourage volunteering in our school, providing parents with daily electronic journals, bi-monthly progress reports, an interactive web page, and more.”

ABC Preschool 8 SE 5th Street, Lee’s Summit, MO (816) 246-6562 www.abcpreschoolpage.com The Barstow School The Barstow School, located 11511 State Line, is a co-educational school where students in preschool through twelfth grade develop a challenging educational community. The goal of the Barstow School is to graduate well-rounded selfconfident individuals, offer a rigorous and challenging college preparatory curriculum and provide opportunities to develop leadership and enhance for lifelong learning.

The Barstow School 11511 State Line, Kansas City, MO (816) 942-3227 www.barstowschool.org

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The district offers many special programs including the Blue Valley Academy, a non-traditional program for high school students; ACCESS, a program teaching independent living skills for students with moderate to severe disabilities; and the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS), an innovative program for high school juniors and seniors, providing realworld, hands-on learning experience.

EDUCATIONAL CHOICES ARE BOUNTIFUL.

Blue Springs School District The Blue Springs School District covers a total of 58 square miles and includes students from the communities of Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Independence, Lake Tapawingo and Lee’s Summit. Enrollment for the 2016-17 school year is more than 14,800 students. Within our boundaries, we have more than 80,000 residents. Our district has a rich tradition of academic excellence. This tradition continues with major advancements in our curriculum and efforts through technology placing materials in student hands wherever they might be. The district has received Accreditation with Distinction from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for 16 consecutive years.

Blue Springs School District (816) 874-3200 www.bssd.net Blue Valley School District Blue Valley Schools is committed to providing students an Education Beyond Expectations—an education filled with opportunities. Located in suburban Kansas City, in the heart of

For more about Blue Valley Schools, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org.

Blue Valley School District (913) 239-4000 www.bluevalleyk12.org Maranatha Christian Academy Maranatha Christian Academy (MCA) has been providing excellence in Christian education in the Shawnee, Kansas, area for over 40 years. The mission of MCA is to train and equip students for life and for service to Jesus Christ through a biblical worldview, character development, and academic excellence.

To accomplish these goals, MCA works with Christian parents and their students to provide a consistently solid biblical foundation on which their college preparatory foundation is built. That foundation is strengthened by having biblically integrated curriculum in every subject and by enabling students to meet or exceed state and national academic standards.

Maranatha Christian Academy 6826 Lackman Road, Shawnee, KS (913) 631-0637 www.mca-eagles.org North Kansas City Schools Just north of Kansas City’s vibrant downtown, North Kansas City Schools is a district of nearly 19,500 learners who benefit daily from an academically rigorous curriculum for grades Pre-K to 12. The district has earned both state and national accreditation and is

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recognized throughout Missouri as a leader in academic innovation.

North Kansas City Schools is among the largest districts in the Kansas City metropolitan area with 21 elementary schools, five middle schools and four high schools. In addition, the school district offers optional Pre-K and before/ after school programs, expansive gifted/ honors opportunities, career and professional academics, A+ certified high schools, as well as nationally recognized adult and community education programs for learners of all ages.

In North Kansas City Schools, every student achieves his or her unique potential through extraordinary educational experiences provided by exceptional educators who are supported by an engaged, diverse community.

2018 Horizon Award Winner 2014 Kansas Master Teacher 2015 Co-Champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee Winners of the 2015 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching $49.3 million in scholarships offered to 2018 graduates ACT and SAT scores outpace national and state averages

North Kansas City Schools (816) 321-5000 www.nkcschools.org

Innovative 21st Century High School Academies

Notre Dame de Sion Notre Dame de Sion schools offer a premier education at two locations in the Kansas City metro.

(913) 780-7000 • www.olatheschools.org

Sion’s High School has a strong commitment to educating minds, expanding hearts, and empowering lives. Young women grow spiritually, emotionally and socially, while being challenged academically with our college preparatory curriculum.

Sion’s Grade School offers Preschool-8th grade classes in a co-ed environment.

Students are challenged to think outside the box by infusing core classes with our STEAM program, community garden and indoor swimming pool. Who says you can’t learn math in the pool?

Two campuses + One Mission = SION. Learn more www.ndsion.edu Notre Dame de Sion High School Campus 10631 Wornall Road Kansas City Missouri 64114 (816) 942-3282 Grade School Campus 3823 Locust Kansas City, Missouri 64109 (816) 753-3810 www.mdsion.com t KC RELO

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The Pembroke Hill School An independent, college preparatory school serving 1,200 students, 2 years - 12th grade; near the Country Club Plaza!

A Caring Community Inspired By Excellence.

• Small classes (11:1 student:teacher ratio) • Challenging curriculum • Excellent faculty • Personalized college counseling • Reggio Emilia-inspired early child• Transportation service from the hood school Northland and Johnson County • Leader in student • Financial aid available technology/iLab For Info: 816-936-1231 • Extensive extracurricular/athletic www.pembrokehill.org program RESPECT COMPASSION SCHOLARSHIP INTEGRITY

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Oakhill Day School Oakhill Day School is the Northland’s premier independent school for students entering grades Toddler (age 2) through Eighth. Our mission is to provide your children with excellence in education through child-centered learning in a supportive, challenging, and rewarding environment that provides students with self-confidence, values, knowledge, and the foundation for leadership through emotional, physical, and social development.

Oakhill students receive a foundation for learning that stays with them through high school, college, and beyond. Learn more about our academics, athletics, farm-to-school lunches, and more online at www. oakhilldayschool.org. or call Leah Gipe, Director of Admissions, Leah. gipe@oakhilldayschool.org Oakhill Day School 7019 N Cherry Street Gladstone, MO 64118 (816) 436-6228 www.oakhilldayschool.org

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long before our kids started school. What kind of education do we want for them? We want them to thrive in a school community that values their talents and inspires them to gain knowledge and self-confidence. We found that at Barstow.”

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A Barstow education is worth it.

COLLEGE PREP • CO-ED • PRESCHOOL–GRADE 12 • SINCE 1884

Olathe Public Schools The Olathe School District is the second largest school district in Kansas. Students’ test scores consistently rank among the top 10 percent in the nation with ACT and SAT scores above state and national averages. Olathe has earned 18 National Blue Ribbon School Awards from the US Department of Education. The district has received national awards for outstanding professional development for teachers, and is home to two 2016 Horizon Award winners, the 2013 Kansas Superintendent of the Year, a 2014 Master Teacher, the 2012 Kansas Teacher of the Year and the student co-champion of the 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The district offers innovative 21st Century High School Programs, including aerospace and engineering, biosciences, geosciences and e-communication.

A place to grow academically and spiritually...join our community!

Total enrollment is 29,567 students.

Facilities – 35 Elementary schools, eight middle schools and four high schools. For more information visit ww.olatheschools.com.

Olathe Public Schools (913) 780-7000 www.olatheschools.com

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish 14201 Nall Avenue, Leawood, KS 66223

For information about our church, preschool or K-8 grade school,

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At Oakhill Day School, success begins with: - A safe environment that promotes leadership - Building character through life skills - Cultivating curiosity that leads to innovation - Developing resilience that lasts a lifetime

A balanced approach to learning for every child.

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Tour one or both of our campuses located in the heart of Gladstone, Missouri.

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Park Hill School District Park Hill schools are top-ranking, highperforming and committed to preparing all students for their future college and career goals. Park Hill was the first district to receive the Missouri Quality Award and the only district to earn it twice for its commitment to continuous improvement.

U.S. World and News Report ranked our high schools among the top 20 in Missouri, and the district consistently earns the state’s top honors and some of the highest MAP scores. Our district also earned the highest ACT composite scores in the Kansas City, Missouri, area, and our students earn national recognition for academics and extracurriculars.

Park Hill School Districs 7703 NW Barry Road Kansas City, MO 64153 (816) 359-4000 www.parkhill.k12.mo.us Pembroke Hill Pembroke Hill is an independent college prep school near the Country Club Plaza.

Enrolling nearly 1,200 students 2 years through 12th grade, the school offers small classes (11:1 student: teacher ratio), exciting and challenging curriculum,

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outstanding teachers and an extensive extracurricular program. Nearly 80 percent of upper schoolers are involved in a club while 82 percent are on an athletic team.

Wornall Campus Early Childhood & Lower Schools 400 West 51st Street 816-936-1200 www.pembrokehill.org

Pembroke Hill offers transportation from the Northland and Johnson County and provides 22 percent of students $2.9 million in financial aid. Students live in 73 zip codes in Missouri and Kansas.

Approximately 25 percent of students are students of color.

Rockhurst High School Rockhurst High School, an all Jesuit Catholic High School, is a place of formation, where students are committed to a deeper experience, empowered by the spirit. For more than 100 years, Rockhurst has been a place where boys become young men, with minds, bodies and souls prepared for the challenges of college and life beyond.

Students and families receive personalized college counseling. All graduates attend a four-year college/ university; 22 percent of the Class of 2016 received National Merit recognition.

Community service is an important aspect at Pembroke Hill. Students must volunteer at least 60 hours; most exceed this requirement. The school promotes character development through its core values: scholarship, compassion, respect and integrity.

Ward Parkway Campus Middle & Upper Schools 5121 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 816-936-1200

Located on State Line Road, Rockhurst welcomes 9-12 grade boys from both Kansas and Missouri. A leader in academics, athletics and co-curricular activities, Rockhurst draws a student body that is ethnically and socio-economically diverse from 95 different zip codes. The entire student body represents more than 127 elementary and junior high schools from the metropolitan area.

First and foremost at Rockhurst are academics. The school is proud of its growing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) and Robotics programs.

99% of graduates attend a 4-year college or university, and the Class of 2016 includes 13 National Merit Semifinalists and three perfect ACT scores.

Rockhurst High School 9301 State Line, Kansas City, MO (816) 363-2036 www.rockhurst.edu

North Kansas City Schools A Champion for Students Educating KC’s Northland since 1913

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School is the first Catholic high school to open in the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese in over 50 years! We are now open and are currently the home to over 300 students who join us from all over the metro.

SMA is a 21st century learning environment rooted in the traditions and values of our faith. Students are given the tools to grow in faith in virtue with theology curriculum, daily communal prayer, sacraments, class retreats, service opportunities, and more. SMA also offers a wide range of academic offerings including inclusive special education and AP/dual credit offerings.

Learning academies including aviation, engineering and computer science help our students discover and discern their gifts in a college prep environment.

www.nkcschools.org

St. Michaels the Archangel Catholic High School 2901 NW Lee’s Summit Rd Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816) 763-4800 www.smacatholic.org St. Theresa’s Academy St. Teresa’s Academy, a rigorous collegeprep school for young women, was founded over 150 years ago by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Located on a beautiful, college-like campus in the heart of the Brookside and south Plaza neighborhoods, St. Teresa’s promotes excellence in education. The wireless campus, oneto-one tablet program and distance learning classrooms enhance our global education initiatives.

Accredited by the North Central Association/AdvancED since 1923, St. Teresa’s molds students into confident, skilled, and caring young women through a challenging curriculum, an all-female environment, a diverse student body, Christian values, a community service program, and t personal responsibility.

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launching their professions.

Digital Media Technology Summit International Studies Academy Teacher Educator Academy Hospitality & Tourism Management Program

For more information, a course listing and prerequisites, visit: sta.lsr7.org, http://ucmo.edu/mic, www.ceckc.org or contact your guidance counselor.

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Shawnee Mission School District (913) 993-6200 www.smsd.org

Shawnee Mission School District The Shawnee Mission School District is consistently ranked among the finest school districts nationwide for its high student performance. Its cornerstone Signature Programs include Biotechnology, Engineering (Project Lead The Way), Medical Health Science, and Culinary Arts and Hospitality. Two new programs are Global Systems, allowing students to explore careers in sustainable food systems, and Project Blue Eagle, which provides training for careers in law enforcement, firefighting and EMT.

Summit Christian Academy Summit Christian Academy is a Top 5 Private School in the Kansas City area.

Since 1989, Summit Christian Academy (SCA) has grown from 32 students to 800, has been selected a top five private school in the Kansas City Metropolitan area, and has been recognized as one of the top 100 “large and effective schools” by the Association of Christian Schools International. With its strong mission of inspiring students to achieve their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian training in a compassionate environment, SCA has earned a reputation as a topnotch school with stellar academics, excellent performing arts and athletics all in a fun, family-friendly environment.

The district boasts high graduation rates and achievement scores. The 1:1 initiative provides each student with a tablet or laptop to support learning. New stateof-the-art facilities offer safe, secure, and creative learning environments.

The Shawnee Mission District is in northeast Johnson County, Kansas, ten miles from downtown Kansas City, Missouri. It serves 14 cities within t he county.

SCA is situated on a 36-acre campus near 50 Highway and 291 South. We welcome your family to be part of the SCA family! Call 816-525-1480 today for more information or visit the summitchristian-academy.org website.

Summit Christian Academy 1450 SW Jefferson (816) 524-0185 www.summit-christian-academy.org Summit Technology Academy The Lee’s Summit School District’s new Summit Technology Academy / Missouri Innovation Campus is taking shape thanks to a no-tax-increase bond issue.

The MIC program is a one-of-a-kind endeavor offering the most accelerated degree path in the country. STA is an offcampus opportunity for area high school students seriously interested in computer science, engineering, health sciences or creative sciences. College credit is attached to all of the programs. The typical student at STA is usually focused on a specific career path and has the determination to explore that field through in-depth studies and practical application. For more information, visit http://sta.lsr7.org or http://ucmo.edu/mic.

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hether you are moving to the Kansas City area to take advantage of a new job adventure or you want to be closer to your family, at some point you are going to start thinking of higher education options for you or your family.You will find that there is a wide array of junior colleges, four-year universities along with other graduate programs.

Full time students as well as working adults will find a home at Baker University at their main campus in Baldwin, Kansas as well as Overland Park, Lee’s Summit and the Northland. The college recently added an advance degree in Sports Management to their many graduate and undergraduate degree programs.

Most of these schools cater to the working professional as well as the full time student. In Johnson County, the KU Edwards Campus in Southern Johnson County offers 30 undergraduate and graduate degree completion programs including the MBA program from KU’s business school as well as doctorial programs. In Olathe, Kansas State opened a campus several years ago focusing on animal health and food security at the graduate level.

Rich in history, Ottawa University offers classes at its Overland Park location as well as online. Understanding that many students have unusual schedules, they offer support to students through their 24/7 helpline.

Combining academics with an authentically Christian perspective is the mission of the MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe. With more than 40 undergraduate programs and 6 graduate degrees, students find t

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that the average class size of 16 students is extremely beneficial to their learning experience. The MidAmerica Nazarene University attracts students from 35 states and 5 countries.

With the distinction of being one of the top providers of education courses of the military, Park University offers accelerated eight week sessions online and face-to-face in Parkville, Kansas City and Independence.

Those in need of Certificate programs will find many options in the area.

University of Central Missouri in Lee’s Summit offers a number of complete certificate and degree programs in child and family development, criminal justice, management, nursing and social work as well as numerous graduate programs.

New residents in the area can also take advantage of exceptional Junior Colleges including Johnson County Community College, which is ranked as the third largest educational institution in the state of Kansas; Johnson County Community College offers a full range of undergraduate credit courses and 150 career and certificate programs that prepare students for employment. JCCC’s noncredit workforce development program is the largest most comprehensive in the Kansas City Area. In Missouri, the Metropolitan Community College, a group of five campuses throughout the Greater Kansas City Area, offers extensive workforce training and general academics.

As you begin to investigate your higher education options, take a look at the following sampling of colleges that are located in your new backyard.

Avila University Excellence. Faith-based. Suburban. Do these things that matter to you? Avila University understands. Avila graduate study programs in business, healthcare, education, psychology and management are designed to inspire. Avila offers affordable, graduate programs with flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle, with professional, real-world instructors. Avila serves busy adults wanting to enhance their lives, both personally and professionally.

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responsible, lifelong contributions to the global community. An excellent education inspires the best in Avila students, while they bring out the best in others.

Be Inspired. Earn your graduate degree at Avila University in south suburban Kansas City.

For more information and inspiration, visit www.avila.edu/gradstudies Baker University Baker is a private, liberal arts university that educates traditional and nontraditional students through small classes, innovative instructors and rigorous coursework. At Baker University, education is personal. Our community is the bond that will connect you to lifelong friends and associates, to professors that mentor and inspire and to supportive staff ready to help at any hour of the day.

Enriching campus activities, productive internships, career opportunities and international experiences are all a part of your education. In addition to the main campus in Baldwin, Kansas, Baker has campuses in Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Topeka and Wichita.

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At each of Baker’s four schools – College of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Professional and Graduate Studies and School of Education – the school’s faculty provides creative learning experiences while challenging students to analyze issues with depth and clarity.

Students fully engage in their education and connect with peers, faculty and staff.

Johnson County Community College With more than 46,000 students enrolled in credit and noncredit classes each year, Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is one of the state’s largest institutions of higher education. Known for excellence in programming and teaching, JCCC provides resources of a large-university with the feel of a small college where students take center stage.

Explore all that JCCC offers.Visit www. jccc.edu, call (913)469-3803 or schedule a campus tour. Know the value.

Kansas State University – K-State Olathe Campus The goal of this K-State Olathe campus is to teach students but also be a place where professionals come to continue their learning. It is home to graduate level

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students as they prepare for careers in the biosciences and biotechnology, with opportunities to work with faculty from Kansas State as well as industry scientists.

Those already in the business world benefit from the presence of the campus, which helps train the future workforce on the latest industry technology and keep it informed of the most recent developments by holding seminars and workshops. It also houses collaborations between researchers and companies, both public and private, so that the technology being developed is what the businesses in the industry are demanding.

K-State Olathe offers master’s degree and graduate certificate options that are in-demand in the Kansas City metro area. With academic programs focusing on animal health and nutrition, food safety and security, and education and leadership dynamics, our students are able to hone their scientific and technical skills while mastering business and leadership practices that will advance their careers and their organizations.

Ottawa University Established in 1865, Ottawa University (OU) is a private, nonprofit, liberal arts institution dedicated to preparing students for a lifetime of enlightened faith, exemplary service, inspired leadership and personal significance.

Ottawa University has a residential campus in Ottawa, KS, adult campuses in four states and a robust online program.Today, more than 90 percent of our student body consists of working adults who are benefiting from a rich history and life-friendly undergraduate and graduate programs with accelerated 8-week courses online or at our Overland Park, KS, adult campus.

that covered, too. Park serves 18,000 students worldwide with an extended campus system that helps individuals in practically every walk of life achieve their full potential. Whether entering college from high school, transferring from another institution, returning to finish a degree, or pursuing a master’s degree to advance your career, Park has options to meet your needs, both faceto-face and online – and we continually evaluate our programs, with an eye on employment trends, to keep our offerings current and relevant.

Call (877) 505-1059 or visit Park.edu to chat! You’ve chosen a great place to live.

Now, choose a great place to learn.

Park University. Close to home … far from ordinary.

University of Central Missouri – Lee’s Summit (UCM) UCM – Lee’s Summit, serves as the university’s residence center for educational opportunities and workforce development in the Kansas City region. The facility offers a number of complete certificate and degree programs, as well as programs consisting of online coursework

or courses on the main campus in Warrensburg. Evening and weekend courses allow students to advance their careers while balancing their education with work and family.

University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) The University of Missouri-Kansas City is recognized for the quality of its faculty, students, research and community leadership. Located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, the University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public research university focused on urban issues. At UMKC, your mind will be opened to knowledge, diverse people and outstanding experiences, allowing you to further explore those areas of your life in which you are already engaged. Named one of the Best Midwestern Colleges by Princeton Review, UMKC boasts a 12-1 student faculty ratio. The nationally and internationally recognized Henry W. Bloch School of Management is among the more than 120 majors and programs that draw students to UMKC n each year.

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Park University One visit to Park University’s charming flagship campus in Parkville – or to our conveniently-located campus centers in downtown Kansas City and Independence – and you’ll discover what we’ve known for 140 years and counting: there’s no place like Park!

Ranked among the nation’s top schools for academic quality, accessibility, military friendliness and return on investment, Park has helped advance the careers of thousands, including many of Kansas City’s business, health care, public affairs and technology leaders.

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n important piece of your move to the Kansas City Area is finding a home for your religious faith and spirituality. No matter what your faith or beliefs, you will soon find that home. The Kansas City area’s diverse population means that there are an abundance of choices that will meet the criteria you and your family are looking for.

Church of the Nativity Church of the Nativity is a thriving Catholic parish located at 3800 W 119th Street in the heart of Leawood.

The Nativity family prides itself on service to others, whether in our parish or surrounding community. On a daily basis, our parishioners visit the sick and take communion to homes,

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There is a place for everyone at Nativity.

We encourage you to come and worship with us soon. See our website for more information on our parish activities and ministry in Leawood and beyond.

Congregation Beth Torah Congregation Beth Torah is a modern, Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to creating an inclusive, caring community and providing opportunities for Lifelong Learning through both formal and informal education and meaningful worship every Friday night, Shabbat morning and all Holy Days. We strive to encourage and promote ethical Jewish living, spiritual and personal growth, social justice and the continuity of the Jewish people.

Church of the Nativity 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood, KS 66209 913.491.5017 www.kcnativity.org

Congregation Beth Torah 6100 West 127, Overland Park, KS (913) 498-2212 www.beth-torah.org

nursing facilities and hospitals. We serve meals at St. Mary’s Food Kitchen, bring in thousands of pounds of food in quarterly food drives, distribute thousands of dollars to ministries locally and worldwide, and participate in countless other service projects each year. At Nativity we believe in being the hands and feet of Christ here on earth.

First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit offers Christ-(FPCLS) centered and relationship based worship services and programming for all ages. Sunday mornings begin with a Contemporary Worship Service at 9:00 am with our Praise Band,“Carbon Copy” leading worship. Our 11:00 am service is for those who prefer a more Traditional Worship experience and includes our adult “Chancel” Choir, special music and on many Sundays, one of our two Bell Choirs. At 10:00 am each Sunday we have a time of Faith and Fellowship with a relaxed coffee fellowship. t

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It doesn’t matter where you’re coming from or what you’ve been through, we welcome you to join us for a journey of hope, meaning and purpose.

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With four locations thoroughout the metro area and 15 different worship services each weekend, we have a place, time and worship style just for you! But Resurrection is much more than just weekend worship. Through small groups and classes for all ages, we offer unique opportunities for care and support, study and growth, connection and community, and service. Whatever your background, life stage, interest or needs, we have a place for you!

We are an integral part of our community. Our members serve thousands of hours in the Kansas City area donating food, tutoring in schools, serving in shelters, building and remodeling houses and much more. We are committed to making Kansas City a better community for all of us and to making a difference in communities around the world.

Ready to be part of something bigger than yourself? Check us out!

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During the school year, we offer engaging, inclusive programming for our children and youth. Small groups abound at FPCLS for our older adults and young adults, women’s Bible study and a popular men’s breakfast group that does much more around the church than just eat breakfast!

We celebrate the love of Christ, have fun and enjoy fellowship at FPCLS and we hope you will join us one Sunday in the near future. For more information, you may call the church office at (816) 524-3933 or log onto firstchurchls.org.You may also look for us on Facebook.

First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit 1625 NW O’Brien Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 (816) 524-3933 www.firstchurchls.org

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Grace Church Our vision here at Grace Church is to help everyone become an outward-focused follower of Jesus. Our mission is to love, learn, and lead with God, household, and church. We would love to have you and your family join us as our guests for any one of our five weekend services on

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Saturday evenings at 4 and 5:30pm, and Sunday mornings at 8, 9:30, and 11am. We are located on the corner of 159th St. & Antioch. We will see you this weekend!

Grace Church 8500 West 159th, Overland Park, KS (913) 7814- 7223 www.visitgracechurch.org St. Andrews Episcopal Church At St. Andrew’s, we combine rich tradition and modern messages for a fresh spiritual experience. St. Andrews wants to support you through all phases of your faith journey and helps you rediscover Christ’s love through ritual, reason and meaningful connections. At St. Andrew’s, we invite you to live a life-long and life-wide faith.

We believe we are called not simply to believe in Christ, but also to serve Christ in our Parish, our city and our world. St. Andrew’s serves by holding in tandem rich tradition and fresh spiritual expression with diverse ways to worship, connect and grow. We believe that contributions of “all sorts” of people help us better know the

mind of God. Our rich and proud history of personal connections reminds us that by only loving openly can we truly know healing. We invite you for a tour of our weekly services or to learn more, visit www.standrewwkc.org.

St. Andrews Episcopal Church 6401 Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, MO (816) 523-1603 www.standrewkc.org The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection is an integral part of the greater Kansas City community, with locations in Leawood, Olathe, Downtown and Blue Springs. The church’s impact extends well beyond the walls of the church, as members give their time and resources to help meet the needs of their neighbors.

Resurrection is the largest United Methodist Church in the United States, with 22,000 members and 16 worship services each weekend, including online services at rezonline.org.

In 2017, the church opened a new sanctuary building in Leawood with architectural features and a stained-glass window gaining national attention. In May, the church will open a new church building in downtown Kansas City. The church is committed to creating spaces for future generations to see how the Christian faith can change their lives and how they in turn can help transform the world.

United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Leawood 13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood, KS (913) 897-0120

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philanthropic events in the city. Sponsors, patrons and guests of this annual gala have contributed more than $8 million to further expand and improve cancer care.

At a venue like no other, under the stars, inside the oval at the Kansas Speedway, the event features top entertainment and delights from KC’s top restaurants, caterers and dessert specialists, with wine and specialty drinks concocted especially for this event. What’s more, attendees can experience the Kansas Speedway up close and personal by taking a victory lap around the track. It is truly an extraordinary party with an even

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more extraordinary purpose of providing more options, and more hope, to patients battling cancer.

Visit treadsandthreads.org for more information.

Jazzoo is a premier event in Kansas City each summer, drawing up to 5,000 creative black tie clad attendees each year who enjoy samplings from over 70 area restaurants, live music performed by local artists and all the animal attractions.

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of dollars to feed the more than 1,100 animals who make the Kansas City Zoo their home. It also supports the Zoo Learning Fund, which creates educational programs for children throughout the Kansas City area. The 250 dedicated volunteers are proud of the some 275 sponsors and many amazing auction items that further exemplify the amazing caring spirit alive and “purring” in our city.

Visit jazzoo.com for more information.

Eat to give! That is the idea behind the scrumptious Kansas City Restaurant Week, held each winter. Over 150 restaurants participate, and include a who’s who of diverse dining options, including old favorites and new delights. This event supports local causes, and in this its seventh year, partnered with three worthwhile, local charitable partners as beneficiaries. The donations raised during the 2016 event benefited BoysGrow, Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired and Cultivate Kansas City. Additionally, the Kansas City Regional Destination Development Foundation and the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association Education Foundation again received a portion of the donations.

Visit kansascityrestaurantweek.com for more information.

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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is making strides to help cure this disease, and Kansas City has a lot to do with it.

The 21st Annual JDRF Dream Gala will be held in May, chaired t

The 43rd Hospital Hill Run, which winds through the Country Club Plaza, Brookside and Crown Center area, will be held this summer, and it is truly one of the most storied races in Missouri history. Ninety-nine runners participated in the first race in 1973, and now, some 9,000 run each year. In 2008 the Run team created a new charity program that allowed organizations of all sizes and interests to raise funds in a fun and exciting way, by taking part in one of three amazing events. Sixteen charities joined the inaugural year bringing over 200 participants to the event and raising over $50,000 for their respective causes.

In the past five years there have been 2,188 charity participants, 1,283 charity volunteers who have raised $808,818 for their respective causes. Through this Run, dogs have been rescued, kids have gone to camp, people with spinal cord injuries have receive therapy, Alzheimer’s families have received respite care, research has been forwarded and much more.Visit hospitalhillrun.com for more information.

The American Royal Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has been a beloved Kansas City tradition since 1899. This organization celebrates the region’s rich agricultural heritage through competition, education and entertainment. As a not-for-profit community volunteer based organization, the American Royal raises funds to fulfill its vision and mission though endowments, contributions, sponsorships and event revenues.

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by Clark and Tavia Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs owners. This event draws many caring attendees for an evening at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott, with cocktail reception, dinner and live auction. Last year’s gala raised $2,000,328 to help end this childhood disease.Visit jdrf.com for more information.

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The American Royal annually hosts the World’s largest barbecue contest, one of the Midwest’s largest and oldest livestock exhibitions and professional rodeos, prestigious horse shows and is home of the National Championship Saddlebred horse competition. During the year more than 270,000 people attend events at the American Royal Complex. In addition to its educational mission, the American Royal generates some $60 million of economic impact, $4.4 million in local tax revenues, and supports 450 jobs.

For more information, visit www.americanroyal.com.

The American Heart Association’s 30th Kansas City Heart & Stroke Ball will be held Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the Kansas City Convention Center. This is always an unforgettable evening with life-saving significance. The dollars raised stay right here in our community. Last year alone, American Heart Association supporters in the Kansas City metro made the following possible: $3.8 million in research funding in the Kansas City area including meritorious studies at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas State University, The Stowers Institute, University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Missouri and University of Missouri-Kansas City. Last year they reduced teenage tobacco usage in Kansas by supporting the American Heart Association’s advocacy for reduced cigarette taxes, resulting in a $.50 tobacco tax increase in Kansas and also empowered 81,000 local individuals to be CPR-trained by the American Heart Association.

From 2010-2014, the American Heart Association has funded 21 studies in Kansas at a cost of over $2.6 million and 136 studies in Missouri at $15.86 million.

More than $2.7 million was awarded to Kansas City institutions.

Visit www.heart.org/KC for more information.

Giving Back to the Community.

We run on a philosophy of S.E.E: Service Exceeding Expectations. We see how good Kansas City residents are to one another, and we’ve been blessed to experience this first-hand.

Kansas Citians are the only reason we’re still here today, 30 years later.

We cannot thank you enough for the kindness you’ve shown us, and for allowing us to grow with you. We are proud to be Kansas City’s local home improvement company, and it is our honor to reciprocate by giving back to the community in any way we can.

We’ve participated in projects with: • Extreme Home Makeover • Habitat for Humanity • Christmas in October • No Roof Left Behind • Hillcrest Transitional Housing There’s been countless other projects over the years, and we’re always looking for new ways to give back to the amazing residents of Kansas City.

You inspire us to be the very best, exceeding expectations for all the home remodeling services we provide.

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Maintenance Free Lifestyle Neighborhoods Prairie Star Parkway & Wild Rose Ln. From the mid $400’s+

117th St & Lone Elm From the mid $300’s

Situated atop western Lenexa’s rolling terrain awaits the nature lover’s paradise. Canyon Creek Point’s home sites are carefully carved into a high ridge with deep stream valleys on two sides. City-owned parkland and a natural conservation area surround the community, allowing sweeping views of nothing but nature.

Nestled within Olathe’s growing K-7/K-10 corridor, Foxfield Villas is a quaint neighborhood of 40 select maintenance-provided homes situated on curving, quite cul-de-sac streets.

When complete, The Point will contain 99 premier homesites backing to dense woods or common area. Prospective buyers can tour models and inventory from several notable Kansas City builders.

In response to high demand for breathtaking views, final phase lots were released to the public late summer. Visit today to see why Canyon Creek Point is The Natural Place to Live.

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When complete Foxfield Villas will feature a combination of 22 stand-alone villas, and 18 paired villas predominantly set on full foundations to accommodate minimal step transitions and afford ease of access to the outdoors.

Villas are allowed to maintain fencing for their furry friends.

Foxfield Villa’s convenient access to transit, and accessible floor plan pricing makes this neighborhood the ideal choice for those looking to right-size.

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129th & Black Bob From the upper $300’s

133rd & Melrose Ln. From the low $500’s+

Adjacent to Olathe’s Indian Creek trailhead, Crestwood Village is a place where all of the details have been thoughtfully catered to the area’s natural terrain.

Located in the heart of Overland Park, Melrose Reserve is an intimate villa community consisting of only 50 single-family home sites.

Melrose Reserve offers a wide range of architectural diversity and homes that vary from 2,900 to 3,400 square feet featuring 3 to 4 bedrooms, main level master bedrooms, flex spaces, spacious kitchens, open floor plans and more.

All villa exteriors feature low maintenance four-sided stucco, and three-car garages.

Custom villas, unique to Crestwood Village, will feature a variety of paired-villa floor plans, building elevations, and layout combinations to allow flexibility in buyer preferences. Site architecconditions will provide considerable architec tural diversity within the community such as courtyard-style building configurations.

Construction began in early spring 2018 and is on track for the first round of villas to break ground in late Fall 2018, with occupancy as Crestsoon as summer 2019. Subscribe to the Crest wood Village mailing list to stay in the know.

Pick from readily available inventory to accommodate flexible move-in dates, or choose a lot to build your dream home. With such convienient access to upscale area dining and entertainment venues, availability within Melrose Reserve is not expected to last long.

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