The Kids & Pets Issue
Resiliency and Creative Chaos
As I sit outside on my deck, reading through our Kids and Pets issue, I found myself with this first thought: Why on earth are we not doing a train ride filled with kids and donkeys? This seems like a missed opportunity to me!
But as I kept reading, I started thinking about what these stories say about our incredible community, and how much we can learn if we just follow the example of our kids.
Take our feature on Rachel Arnold and her fluffy miniature donkeys. Rachel didn't set out to build an empire, but now she has these nosy, emotional animals that act like big dogs and get right in your business. I think we all need to experience brunch with them. What I loved most about her story is how the kids react. They don't hold back or overthink it; they just drop to their knees and go for it.
We see that same beautiful simplicity in our feature on the Northland’s youngest artists. They don't worry about the rules — they just enjoy the colors.
When adults do need to step in, it’s all about community. That shines through so clearly in the story of the Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad. The volunteers spent decades dreaming of a massive track extension, only for Mother Nature to try her best to spoil the celebration. But instead of throwing in the towel, the community rallied to get the train back on the tracks. That relentless spirit is exactly what community means to this magazine.
And finally, I loved our feature on Trey and Kate Kennedy. Trey spent twelve long years slowly building his comedy career, one bit at a time, proving that making a life doing what you love takes serious hustle. I love that amid all the noise of their busy lives, Kate's secret to staying grounded is leaving it all behind once a week just to sit at a coffee shop and look each other in the eye.
There is so much joy in this issue, from the resilient train tracks to the creative chaos. I hope it reminds you to simplify a little bit this season and celebrate the people (and animals) around you.
Actually, I have to go now — I need to look my husband in the eyes and ask him to brunch with miniature fluffy donkeys. I feel like we will see a lot of you there!
Love ya's!
BRUENING, PUBLISHER
August 2026
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
1-3: Gary Crossley Ford recently wrapped up its Feeding America food drive benefiting Harvesters, collecting an impressive 3,438 pounds of food and household essentials. That total will help provide approximately 2,880 meals to local families in need. Employees, customers, community partners, and friends at the Kansas City Assembly Ford Plant all played a role in the effort, making it a true team and community-wide success.
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The Petite Frame Opens at Zona Rosa
Zona Rosa welcomes The Petite Frame, a new pop-up boutique from Kansas City native Jessica Reynolds, which opened in July. The 1,380-square-foot shop is a contemporary fashion destination designed exclusively for women between 4'10" and 5'4", a segment often underserved by mainstream retail's limited, inconsistently sized petite sections. Every style, size run, and fit decision is built with petite women specifically in mind.
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JENNIFER KIRBY
A Smithville farm is giving folks something to bray about
Burros, Brunches, and a Little Bit of Magic
There are some experiences that are hard to explain until you’re standing in the middle of them. A field of miniature donkeys is one of those experiences. The moment you arrive at Bar None Burros in Smithville, Missouri, something shifts. Whatever you carried with you — the to-do lists, the screen time, the hurry — loosens its grip. And if you have kids in tow, you are about to witness something genuinely wonderful. Rachel Arnold didn’t set out to build a burro empire. She’s quick to tell you that. A lifelong horse lover, Rachel moved to her six-acre property in 2019, primarily so she could bring her old horse home and share the same land with him. Then came one miniature donkey — offered by a friend whose mother was ready to travel and leave the animals behind. Then came a second, because anyone who knows anything about
mini donkeys will tell you they need a companion. Then came the realization that her donkeys and her horses had quietly formed two entirely separate herds in the same field, each perfectly content to ignore the other.
“I was wrong,” Rachel laughs.
“The second that second donkey arrived, they never interacted with the horses again.”
From there, the herd grew the way these things tend to — organically, opportunistically, and with a lot of heart. Two of her donkeys came from owners who had moved off a property and simply couldn’t take them along. Another required a seven-hour drive. Rachel didn’t hesitate. Today, she has six miniature donkeys, and they are, by any measure, the stars of the operation.
The Burro Brunch was born almost by accident. After having to cancel a wedding appearance when one of her donkeys was injured, Rachel invited the bride and her group out to the farm as a way of making it right. They had a wonderful time — and told her she needed to share this with more people. She called up a few past clients to test the idea. They loved it. Last June, Rachel made a single Facebook post about the brunches she was offering. She received 500 emails in a single weekend and was booked solid for the rest of the season. No advertising. No marketing
strategy. Just six miniature donkeys and the word of a few very enthusiastic guests.
The experience itself is simple, and that’s exactly the point. Groups of four to twenty people gather in a grassy yard on the farm, charcuterie in hand, while the donkeys do what donkeys do — which is to say, they get into your business.
“People say, oh, so they’re just in the field over there?” Rachel says with a smile. “No. They are in your business.”
These animals are not shy. They are nosy and emotional and, as Rachel describes them, more like big dogs than anything else. They will find you. They will nudge you. And before long, even the most hesitant guest is sitting on the ground, arms wrapped around a donkey who looks perfectly content to stay there all afternoon.
That’s the thing about kids and donkeys — there’s no pretense between them. Children haven’t yet learned to hold back. They don’t wonder if it’s okay to love on an animal they just met. They simply drop to their knees and go for it, and the donkeys meet them right there. It’s easy to imagine what an afternoon in that field must feel like for a child. Magical is not too strong a word.
Rachel will tell you she’s not necessarily a people person. She and her family moved out to this property, in part, to have some space from the world. But something unexpected happened when she started opening the gate.
“I love sharing these little donkeys with people,” she says, “because they bring me so much joy. And I’m so lucky to have six of them.”
That joy is contagious — you can see it in the faces of the guests, in the photos on her website, in the story of the man whose favorite animal in the world has always been the donkey, who sat on the ground hugging one of Rachel’s for as long as he possibly could before he had to leave.
Some things are worth making time for. Bar None Burros is one of them. Bar None Burros is currently booking through November. Visit barnoneburros.com to learn more or book your own brunch.
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BACK ON TRACK
A community-funded expansion keeps the Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad running for another generation of Northland families
If you’ve ever driven out to Line Creek Community Center for ice skating or biking, you may have noticed something a bit unexpected: a miniature train.
The Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad has been a staple for Northland families since it opened in 1992.
The journey began in 1985, when Kansas City Parks and Recreation asked for volunteers to rescue a forgotten miniature train that had once operated at the Kansas City Zoo. After sitting in storage for decades, it was in rough shape. A dedicated group of train enthusiasts rolled up their sleeves, restored the locomotive, and painstakingly built the tracks that still wind through the park today.
That spirit is still very much alive in the organization today.
Today, the nonprofit Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad is still powered entirely by volunteers. Every ticket is sold by a volunteer. Every conductor, mechanic, groundskeeper, and track builder donates their time simply because they love the railroad. Together, they’ll help provide nearly 100,000 rides this year.
Carrie Alexander, the railroad’s Communications Director, says that sense of community is what keeps her family coming back.
“It’s really fun,” Carrie says. “My son loves to come down here. It’s something our whole family can get involved with. It feels like my son has twenty grandpas. It’s nice, too, to see the older guys teaching the younger guys the ropes as they step back. We don’t see that a lot in community anymore.”
In 2025, KC Northern Miniature Railroad announced they were opening a half-mile extension–doubling the track length and creating a figure-8 pattern through the park. This had been a dream for the volunteers at the railroad for decades, and when the land became available, they jumped at the opportunity.
It took nearly four years to raise the required one million dollars needed to install the new loop. Not only did they need specialized equipment and tracks for these small trains, but they had to hire engineers and architects to ensure the track would be safe and last. Donors rose to the occasion. Between large corporations, matching funds, and families who gave what they could
they loved, but to volunteers, it was a physical manifestation of years of hard work and dedication.
But then Mother Nature decided to spoil the celebration.
“MY SON LOVES TO COME DOWN HERE. IT’S SOMETHING OUR WHOLE FAMILY CAN GET INVOLVED WITH. IT FEELS LIKE MY SON HAS TWENTY GRANDPAS."
In April of 2026, right before the train’s season-opening weekend, disaster struck. Between the engineering of the new track and its completion, the road above the park had been altered, causing the area to flood. Volunteers came to check on the track and found it washed out, covered in debris, and the footings underneath the rails were completely gone. Volunteers were completely devastated. They had worked so hard for so long. Years of hard work had been wrecked in a matter of hours.
to support a beloved attraction, Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad had what it needed to make this dream a reality.
When the new half-mile extension opened in October 2025, it transformed the ride into a scenic figure-eight route that crossed charming bridges, slipped through wooded areas, and doubled the adventure. For visitors, it was an exciting addition to a ride
Quickly, the community clamored to help their beloved train. Volunteers stepped up to clear debris, offer equipment to make repairs, and get the train back on the tracks. They were told to expect the train to be out for months. Against all expectations, in less than three weeks, the extension was back up and running. Volunteers were completely overwhelmed by the generosity of the community and were thrilled to see families back out on the extension so soon. It seemed like things were finally on the right track.
That made the second flood even more devastating than the first. The extension was hit by a second, unexpected flood less than a month after the first. They felt like they couldn’t catch a CONTINUED >
break. When they started work on the extension, the area never flooded. Now, twice in one spring, their work was washed away.
This time, Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad is doing what it can to build the tracks even better than before. Knowing now that another flood may come again, they’re looking into sturdier materials that can outlast Mother Nature. They want to make sure it lasts not just for a season, but for generations to come.
The decision to last goes beyond the physical tracks. This season, they debuted adaptive cars that allow for easier boarding for passengers with disabilities. They keep fares, just $2 per ride, as low as possible. In preparation for World Cup visitors, they had instructions translated into a handful of
other languages. The volunteers are focused on ensuring that everyone has equitable access to make memories on the train. Spend a weekend at the depot and you’ll find exactly what makes the place special — families lining up for their turn, kids climbing on the custom train-themed playground, dogs happily riding alongside their owners, volunteers greeting regulars by name, and grandparents, parents, and children working together to find the hidden animals along the track.
Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad is a true labor of love for the volunteers who bring it to life. Together, they help generations of Kansas City families make memories that will last a lifetime.
KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD.
Take a ride on the Kansas City Northern Railroad Line Creek Route. The 1/3 scale train is open from May through October on Saturdays from 10-6, Sundays from 12-6. They're also open for special dates on holidays and in the off season, and will post those dates on their Facebook page, the Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad.
Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad
Frank Vaydik Line Creek Park 6060 NW Waukomis Drive, Kansas City www.kcnrr.com
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The Next Generation of Artists
Five Orange Easel students share what they love about making art
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BY
ALLISON JENSEN
We love how kids see the world, and especially the things they create. We asked a handful of young artists of all ages from Orange Easel School of Art to tell us in their own words what they love to create, where their ideas come from, and what keeps them coming back to the easel.
SOFIA WELLS, 10
How long have you been coming to Orange Easel? 5.5 years
What class(es) do you take at Orange Easel? Mixed media
What are three words that describe you? Creative, kind, helpful
What makes you smile? Younger kid's art
If you could spend an entire day doing anything you wanted, what would you do? Make clay sculptures
What is the coolest thing you've ever made? Heart for KC Parade of Hearts
What is something special or unique about your child? (parent response) Sofia is thoughtful, creative, and very observant. She notices details that other people often miss and has a unique way of seeing the world. She has made a lot of growth over the past few of years, and when she feels comfortable and supported, her kind personality, humor, and creativity really shine.
How long have you been making art? 15 years! Ha
How long have you been coming to Orange Easel? When I was in my mom’s belly with my sister.
What class(es) do you take at Orange Easel? Preschool explorations
What art supplies do you love using most? Clay and paint
What are three words that describe you? Silly. Jokester. Strong.
What makes you smile? Being with my sister and eating chips.
What do you love about making art? Getting to do it with my friends at Orange Easel.
Where do you get ideas for your artwork? In my head from the stories we read!
If your art could have a superpower, what would it do? It would shoot a rainbow of colors everywhere! “
What is the coolest thing you’ve ever made? A wolf with paint!
If your art could have a superpower, what would it do? It would shoot a rainbow of colors everywhere!
What advice would you give another kid who wants to make art? To start with a banana and see what happens!
Is there anything else you’d like people to know about you as an artist? Making friends at art is fun!
What is something special or unique about your child? (parent response) He finds the little things in life to laugh about that we might miss.
What are you most proud of when it comes to their creativity? (parent response) His three-year-old body has lots of energy. This year, he grew a lot with getting started with his idea and next year we will work on finishing more of them before making a new idea!
MILLER VINCENT, 3.5
AMBER GAILEY, 16
How long have you been making art? I have been making art for my whole life (it wasn't always good).
How long have you been coming to Orange Easel? 11 years
What class(es) do you take at Orange Easel? Realistic Drawing 103 and Multi-media for high schoolers
What is your favorite thing to create? I like drawing animals and people.
What art supplies do you love using most? I really love colored pencils and have been liking charcoal more recently.
What are three words that describe you? Colorful, prepared, and caring
If you could spend an entire day doing anything you wanted, what would you do? I would want to spend most of the day with my friends doing random fun activities and then come home for some me time and work on one if my crafting projects.
What do you love about making art? I think it is an amazing way to be able to express yourself and trying to make something that matches your vision can be quite cool when it finally gets to the point that you want it to be.
Where do you get ideas for your artwork? Normally from the world around me, from pictures or something I see just around me.
What is the coolest thing you've ever made? I would say the coolest thing that I have made is my drawing of a blue butterfly that I made for my mom.
What advice would you give another kid who wants to make art? Try not to stress about how your art looks, and just have fun.
If you could create anything in the world, what would it be? I think it would be cool to do a mural like in my house (when I own a house) or in a town.
What is something special or unique about your child? (parent response) Amber celebrates everyone and encourages expression even if she disagrees with their opinions.
What are you most proud of when it comes to their creativity? (parent response) Amber is fearless
GRAHAM STOECKER, 11
How long have you been coming to Orange Easel? 2 years
What class(es) do you take at Orange Easel? Drawing 102 Illustrative
What is your favorite thing to create? Video games on Scratch
What art supplies do you love using most? Pencil, Microns, Posca/paint markers
What are three words that describe you? Programmer, artistic, and friendly
If you could spend an entire day doing anything you wanted, what would you do? I would probably code on Scratch, play Terraria, and maybe do some art at the end of the day.
Where do you get ideas for your artwork? I get a lot of my ideas from nature and plants.
What is the coolest thing you’ve ever made? The coolest thing I think I’ve ever made is a Scratch project called Peashooter Platformer. It has over 300 views on Scratch, which may not sound like a lot, but I worked very hard to earn all those views.
What advice would you give another kid who wants to make art? Just make one thing every day. It doesn’t have to be good or original; you just have to make it. Your brain naturally improves over time, so if you commit to this goal for a while, you should improve.
If you could create anything in the world, what would it be? I would create a super popular video game that was a chill gardening simulator with cool pastel graphics.
What is something special or unique about your child? (parent response) So many things about Graham are unique! He has always been really creative, but something unique about him is he really likes plants, learning about plants, and turning them into characters. Last summer, he was so excited to buy a book about plants of the Rocky Mountains so he could base his new drawings on real plants.
What are you most proud of when it comes to their creativity? (parent response) We are proud of Graham for how he stays true to himself and his art style. He is proud to be an artist and creator and we are proud of him for continuing to pursue his passion!
LENNON VINCENT, 5
How long have you been making art? Since I was born!
How long have you been coming to Orange Easel? Since I was 1 year old.
What class(es) do you take at Orange Easel? Preschool exploration
What is your favorite thing to create? When it's clay day! We make all kinds of stuff from the clay.
What art supplies do you love using most? Clay! And the teachers. I like to see what they make because they are so crafty.
What are three words that describe you? Helpful. Brave. Silly.
What makes you smile? When I see my best friends.
What do you love about making art? I really really, really like to build stuff. I really like to put lots of clay together and add decorations.
Where do you get ideas for your artwork? From my teachers
What is the coolest thing you've ever made? My three worms sculpture.
What advice would you give another kid who wants to make art? I will teach them about how I made my art. I would say we do lots of practice and lots of different types of things to learn.
If you could create anything in the world, what would it be? A sculpture of my whole family for my house
What is something special or unique about your child? (parent response) She's the best big sister ever.
What are you most proud of when it comes to their creativity? (parent response) She's a perfectionist at heart and this year she's learned to be okay with something coming out different than planned. We learn from it and use that for the next creation.
If your child would like to become an Orange Easel artist, you can sign them up for their 202627 classes at orangeeaselart.com . Registration opens August 1st at 9am.
TREY & KATIE KENNEDY
ON MARRIAGE, KIDS, AND THE COMEDY OF REAL LIFE
Trey Kennedy makes a living finding comedy in regular life. Marriage. Toddlers. Yoga pants. The Thursday-night scramble between school dropoffs, soccer practice, and whatever has to be done by morning. Twelve years in, it shows: millions of followers across every platform, three stand-up specials, a sold-out Relatable Tour, and a style of humor fans send each other captioned, “Are you watching me?” He delivers the kind of comedy that travels because everyone’s living some version of it.
Katie, his wife of six years, is a former biomedical engineer who also built a modeling career. She’s now raising their kids and co-hosting Correct Opinions alongside Trey — the show where the two of them swap takes on marriage, parenting, and whatever came up that week.
Trey has been at this longer than people realize. An Edmond, Oklahoma kid who grew up playing basketball described himself as a “shy kid who never thought he’d be an entertainer.” He started making videos while attending Oklahoma State University. After building millions of followers on Vine before the platform shut down, he gave himself six months on Instagram and Facebook to see whether he could rebuild from zero. He did. Stand-up soon followed. His first special, Are You For Real?, streams on YouTube; the second, Grow Up, on Amazon Prime; the third, built around the Relatable Tour, wrapped earlier this year. “I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now,” he says. A slow climb, made one bit at a time.
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“I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now.”
Most of what Trey writes lately starts in his own kitchen. Thomas is three and a half, and he is, in his father’s words, “a movie.” He narrates his own life from the moment his eyes open and mispronounces words in ways his parents now repeat to each other because no one else would believe them. His younger sister, Eva, is what Katie calls “the calm one.” With a third now in the mix, the Kennedys are officially outnumbered.
After six years of marriage, Trey and Katie have learned that the partnership runs best when it gets its own time on the calendar. So once a week, they leave the kids with a sitter and go out for coffee. “You need a system,” Katie says. “It’s about taking time to look each other in the eye. Not the kids. Not the cameras. Just each other.”
The same instinct shapes the work. Most of Trey’s trial and error happens onstage or on Instagram, but the first read is always Katie’s. “There’s only been one time ever I’ve had to be like, ‘you’re not doing that,’” she says. The rest of the time, she just laughs first.
FEATURING TREY & KATIE KENNEDY
Trey and Katie talk about marriage, parenting, and the moments that don’t make the Instagram feed.
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A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
AUGUST 6TH
Girls Night Out Downtown Liberty
Historic Downtown Liberty | 4:00 PM
Grab your girls for an after-hours evening of shopping, dining, and supporting local businesses around Historic Liberty Square. Downtown shops stay open late until 8 p.m. Scan the QR code in participating stores for a chance to win a $100 gift card giveaway.
AUGUST 6TH
Oreo Taste Test
North Kansas City Public Library | 2251 Howell Street, North Kansas City | 2:00 PM
Twist and taste your way through a world of Oreos at the library. Sample unique and surprising flavors, rank them, play cookie-themed games, and help crown the ultimate Oreo champion. For children, tweens, and teens. Registration required at nkcpl.org.
AUGUST 7TH, 14TH, 21ST, 28TH, SEPTEMBER 4TH
Friday in the Park
Macken Park, North Kansas City | 11:30 AM
Free lunchtime concerts continue at Macken Park every Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in cooperation with the Music Performance Trust Fund. August 7: Penderblast Red-E-Mix (Variety). August 14: Melissa & Company (Country). August 21: Tom's Town (Jazz & Blues). August 28: Festhaus Musikanten (German). September 4: The Beach Nuts (Family Faves).
AUGUST 8TH
Summer Concert Series on the Courthouse Lawn
Platte County Courthouse Lawn | 328 Main Street, Platte City | 7:00 PM
Platte City Friends of the Arts wraps up its free summer concert series with Brand X taking the stage. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music on the Courthouse Lawn from 7 to 9 p.m. Family-friendly and free to attend. Find more info at plattecityfriendsofthearts.com.
AUGUST 14TH
Friday Night Concert: Friendly Thieves
Macken Park, North Kansas City | 6:00 PM
Friendly Thieves take the stage for this free, open-air evening concert at Macken Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. No alcohol permitted in the park.
AUGUST 16TH
816 Block Party
Central Park, Zona Rosa | 11:00 AM
Kansas City celebrates 816 Day with a block party at Zona Rosa featuring KC artist Theo Davis, appearances from area sports mascots, a DJ, and treats from Fifth & Emery. Shop special 816 deals at participating businesses all day, plus a citywide 816 BINGO scavenger hunt. More info at zonarosa.com.
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AUGUST 21ST - 23RD Parkville Days
Downtown Parkville | 10:00 AM
Main Street Parkville Association's annual festival returns with three days of live music, a carnival, arts and crafts vendors, helicopter rides, and a beer garden. Highlights include Saturday's parade, farmer's market, pancake breakfast, and Family Sports Fest with KC mascot appearances. Downtown shops offer end-of-summer promos all weekend.
AUGUST 22ND
End of Summer Splash Bash
City Park | 970 S 291 Hwy, Liberty | 10:00 AM
Liberty Parks & Rec hosts the third annual Splash Bash at City Park's sprayground. Wear swimsuits, bring beach towels, and don't forget the sunscreen for a summer whirlwind send-off before school starts. Free and family-friendly, 10 a.m. to noon.
AUGUST 28TH
Final Friday
Downtown Parkville | 4:00 PM
Close out the month in style at Historic downtown Parkville with an evening of shopping, dining, drinks, and live music. Participating businesses offer special experiences and promotions throughout the night, with live outdoor music adding to the festive vibe. Check individual shops and restaurants for specific hours and details.
AUGUST 28TH
Movies in the Park: GOAT
Parks & Recreation Center, 1201 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City | 7:00 PM
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a free outdoor screening of GOAT at North Kansas City's Parks & Recreation Center. Free and open to the public.
SEPTEMBER 5TH
Platte City Community Wide Garage Sale
Platte City | 7:00 AM
The Platte City Chamber hosts its annual community-wide garage sale, with neighbors across town hosting their own individual sales from 7 a.m. until sold out.
SEPTEMBER 5TH
Downtown Churches Guided Walking Tour
First Presbyterian Church Courtyard | 138 N. Main St., Liberty | 10:00 AM
Learn about downtown Liberty's most historic and beautiful churches, along with quirks and controversies from their early years, on this free guided walking tour. The tour meets in the First Presbyterian Church courtyard and is open to the public. More info at libertymissouri.gov.
