Learning in Leawood… at Brookwood Elementary
Article Mary Bush | Photography Susan Motley Leawood resident Teddi Pendland has a lot of children in her life. In addition to her 14-year-old daughter Ainslie, she is also “Ms. Pendland” and...
View ArticleTest Time May be the Perfect Time for a Tutor
Thousands of area students will be spending upcoming Saturdays taking the ACT and/or SAT tests as they prepare for college. We asked our friends at College Nannies & Tutors to help answer some...
View ArticleLeawood Resident Builds International Network: Family Business Online...
Article Julie Bartels Smith | Photography Brian Turner Are you associated with a family-owned business? Chances are about 90 percent of us are, whether we realize it or not. That’s because 85 to 92...
View ArticleStrong Foundation Leads to Family Success
Article Lisa Allen | Photography Brian Turner There’s a common parenting mantra that reminds parents that, in order to raise healthy and happy children, they must provide them with both roots and...
View ArticleFrom Tragedy Comes Triumph for Children’s Safety
Article Katherine Bontrager | Photography Brian Turner Jenny Horn was picking up her 4-year-old son on Nov. 1, 2007, when she got the call that stops the heart of every parent: Charlie, one of her...
View ArticleLife-Changing After-School Program Combines Life Lessons and the Joy of Running
Article Ann E. Butenas | Photography Tammy Pence You better watch out! There are some girls on the run in a neighbor- hood near you, and they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. No, they are...
View ArticleUnique Treasures Abound at New Leawood Boutique
When L of a Boutique opened in Leawood a few months ago, it was a dream come true for owner Lynette Henkel. While the store is new, Henkel is an old pro at finding and selling unique gifts, purses and...
View Article8 Cabin Fever Cures for Johnson County Kids
Article Brenda Mott Now that the holidays are over and Jack Frost has blown into town, it’s time to get the kids’ wiggles out with some indoor fun. We’ve compiled a list of eight entertaining indoor...
View ArticleTavern in the Village Upscale but Casual American Style Cuisine
Article Sharmin Meadows | Photography Brian Turner Opened in February of 2011, Tavern in the Village in Prairie Village is definitely worth checking out. Locally owned and operated, Tavern in the...
View ArticleLeawood Family Finds Comfort in Remodel
Article Susan Fotovich McCabe | Photography Brian Turner At one time, Jeff and Christine Kinney’s unfinished Leawood basement served their four children well. It was the perfect setting for indoor...
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