You’re already well-acquainted with the advanced technology and service intervals that make the new Sprinter an invaluable asset for your business in Overland Park, KS or Stilwell, KS. But do the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dimensions align with your specific requirements? The diverse options, including the Mercedes-Benz Cargo Van, Passenger Van, Crew Van, and Cab Chassis Sprinter configurations,…
by KELSEY CIPOLLA | photos courtesy of THE ALI KEMP FOUNDATION Seventeen years after Ali Kemp was murdered, her legacy lives on through the The Ali Kemp Education (T.A.K.E.) Foundation that her parents, Roger and Kathy Kemp, founded in her honor. Nineteen-year-old Ali was home from her first year of college at Kansas State University…
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you” – Anne Lamont One possible answer to so many questions might be found in this quote from author Anne Lamont: “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” My best translation is –…
by KELSEY CIPOLLA Spend some time with Pat Cocherl, affectionately known to many as “Mr. C,” and a few things quickly become apparent: his love for his family, his admiration of the founding fathers (particularly Thomas Jefferson), and his desire to give back. All these passions come together at the Cocherl Family Foundation’s Jefferson Building….
by JENNIFER LAPKA He climbed two steps toward his upper-floor New York apartment and paused to catch his breath. Two steps more, pause, catch. He could not wait to see his wife and children who were at home waiting for him. Two steps, pause, catch. He checked his email on his phone so as to…
Chentell Shannon is creating a company and a culture that celebrates community. It’s possible that Chentell Shannon shouts, but it’s difficult to believe that she would. She’s built Convivial Productions – a company that creates collections of handmade wares for the home, table, and garden – over the last five years with a quiet, steady…
by ERIC LINEBARGER Nowhere is the rapid pace of change more apparent than in the tech sector. Fierce competition for talent, an evolving regulatory environment, and mounting privacy and data security challenges confront both well-established tech leaders and startups, forcing them to continuously adapt and innovate. Companies that succeed in this hyper-competitive market have two…
by PATRICIA O’DELL | photos courtesy of QUIXOTIC While many Kansas Citians have seen the artistic collaboration of Quixotic at events around town, some are unaware of the reach and scope of the performance company’s work. For the first time since its inception, the company will be offering regular shows near the Crossroads district. Quixotic…
by JENNIFER LAPKA | photos by BRAD AUSTIN As the leader of a fashion-focused organization, I often receive calls from the general public looking for a dressmaker. The person on the other end of the line has an idea of a dress she wants but needs someone to hone in and carry out her vision….
by STACY DOWNS | photos by ANNA PETROW Even before you’re served a cocktail at the new Fox and Pearl restaurant, you’re treated to a feast for the senses. Soaring 16-foot ceilings paradoxically feel warm and soothing like a hug from an old friend. The glow of light from leaded-glass windows and vintage fixtures shine…
