The Best of Eastern Jackson County 2020

2020

Section E

Saturday, October 31, 2020

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AUTOMOTIVE BEST AUTO REPAIR

BEST COLLISION REPAIR SHOP

BEST OIL CHANGE & LUBE

BEST TOWING COMPANY

Blue Springs Auto Service

CARSTAR Blue Springs

Elite Tow Service

Honorable Mention: Bird Automotive Christian Brothers Automotive, Independence

Honorable Mention: Dale’s Automotive Collision Repair Center Precision Auto Body & Repair

Christian Brothers Automotive, Independence

BEST CAMPER/RV DEALER

BEST CUSTOM WHEELS

BEST PRE-OWNED AUTO DEALER

Trailside RV Kansas City

Discount Tire

CarMax

Honorable Mention: Camping World of Kansas City Country Campers RV

Honorable Mention: Chux Trux Richline Motorsports

Honorable Mention: Blue Springs Ford Bob Sight Ford

BEST CAR STEREO & ELECTRONICS

BEST MOTORCYCLE DEALER

BEST TIRE DEALER

Independence Audio-Video

Outlaw Harley-Davidson

Discount Tire

Honorable Mention: Best Buy National Auto Sound & Security

Honorable Mention: Dell’s Powersports Dream Machines Motorsports

BEST CAR WASH

BEST NEW AUTO DEALER

Honorable Mention: OK Tire Store Blue Springs Service Center (Goodyear) Greg’s Tire Center

Belfonte’s Mirror Image Car Wash

McCarthy Blue Springs Hyundai

Honorable Mention: Charlie’s Car Wash OTTO Car Wash

Honorable Mention: Blue Springs Ford Bob Sight Ford

Honorable Mention: Jackson County Tow Service Caster’s Tow & Transport

Honorable Mention: Dave’s Auto Service Center Bird Automotive

BEST WINDSHIELD REPAIR & REPLACEMENT A-Team Glass, Inc. Honorable Mention: Safelite AutoGlass Binswanger Glass

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Automotive BEST AUTO REPAIR

BLUE SPRINGS AUTO SERVICE

3032 SW, US-40, Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 229-8301 | www.autorepairbluesprings.com

BEST OIL CHANGE & LUBE

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE

19600 E US Hwy 40, Independence (816) 839-9266 www.cbac.com Since 1982, Christian Brothers Automotive has sought to change the way customers think about auto service by providing knowledgeable, honest, and genuine car repairs. Since that time, we have assisted countless individuals and families with their auto service needs and gotten them back on the road with as little hassle as possible.

Info obtained from www.cbac.com

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TURN TO BLUE SPRINGS AUTO SERVICE FOR ALL OF YOUR AUTO REPAIRS & VEHICLE MAINTENANCE NEEDS Blue Springs Auto Service is a fullservice preventive maintenance and auto repairs center in the Blue Springs, MO 64015 area, specializing in 4x4 Services, Alignment, Brakes, Car & Truck Care, Domestic Cars & Trucks, Electrical Services, Electronic Services, Engine & Transmission, Engine Maintenance, General Services, Heating and Cooling Services, Import Cars & Trucks, Inspections, Miscellaneous Services, Quick Lube Services, Tires, Towing, Transmission Services and Undercar Services since 1989.

Our experts have the knowledge to service and repair even the most challenging auto problems on all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles. We use the latest technology to assess the situation and offer you

alternatives.

PROUD TO BE A LOCAL, WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS! Services we offer: 4x4 Services • Alignment • Brakes Car & Truck Care • Domestic Cars & Trucks • Electrical Services • Engine & Transmission • Engine Maintenance • General Services • Heating and Cooling Services • Import Cars & Trucks • Inspections • Miscellaneous Services • Quick Lube Services • Tires • Towing • Transmission Services • And more!

We guarantee all of our work and know you’ll be happy with the outcome. Stop in or give us a call at 816-229-8301 to let us know how we can help you!

Information obtained from www.autorepairbluesprings.com

BEST COLLISION REPAIR SHOP

CARSTAR

BLUE SPRINGS NEW LOCATION!

See our ad on page 40!

3705 US-40, Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 220-1100 | www.carstar.com

THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

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Being a local, independently owned and operated repair facility since 1996, we Have an accident? Trust your vehicle to strive to treat our customers and their CARSTAR Blue Springs: vehicles as our own. We use the highest quality repair while providing superior Relax, We’ll Take It from Here.™ customer service, making the repair process as quick and as stress free as possible. CARSTAR offers the industry’s Information submitted by most comprehensive Nationwide and CARSTAR Blue Springs local warranty available.

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BEAUTY BEST BARBER SHOP

BEST FACIAL

BEST MASSAGE THERAPY

BEST TANNING SALON

John’s Barber Shop

Salon Bellezzio

The Chocolate Spa

Oasis Tan

Honorable Mention: Blue Springs Barber Shop Trailhead Barber

Honorable Mention: Spatique on Main Salon Ami Day Spa

Honorable Mention: Sacred Space Wellness Oak Grove Chiropractic

Honorable Mention: Image Sun Tanning Center Coconut Beach

BEST DAY SPA

BEST HAIR SALON

BEST NAIL SALON

Salon Bellezzio

Blondie’s Salon

Salon Bellezzio

Honorable Mention: Salon Ami Day Spa Salon 208

Honorable Mention: Salon Bellezzio Salon 208

Honorable Mention: Ruby Nails Fredericos Nail Bar

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EDUCATION BEST COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BEST HS DANCE/DRILL TEAM

BEST MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL

University of Missouri

Prairie Branch Elementary School

Grain Valley Royal Talons

AKKA Karate USA Independence

Honorable Mention: University of Central Missouri MCC - Blue River

BEST COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL

Honorable Mention: Stony Point Elementary School Sni-A-Bar Elementary School

Honorable Mention: Blue Springs Glitter Girls Dance Team BSSHS Touch of Silver Dance Team

Honorable Mention: Gautreaux’s Martial Art Center Tamashii Black Belt Academy

House of Heavilin Beauty College

BEST HIGH SCHOOL

BEST HS MARCHING BAND

BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grain Valley High School

Grain Valley Marching Eagles

Grain Valley North

Honorable Mention: Summit Salon Academy KC Herndon Career Center

Honorable Mention: Blue Springs High School Blue Springs South High School

Honorable Mention: Blue Springs Golden Regiment Blue Springs South Jaguar Pride

Honorable Mention: Brittany Hill Middle School Oak Grove Middle School

BEST DANCE SCHOOL

BEST HS CHEERLEADING SQUAD

BEST HS SPORTS TEAM

BEST TRADE/TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Releve Performing Arts

Grain Valley

Grain Valley Eagles

Fort Osage Career & Tech Center

Honorable Mention: BPM Dance Complex Monica’s School of Dance

Honorable Mention: Blue Springs Oak Grove

Honorable Mention: Blue Springs Wildcats Oak Grove Panthers

Honorable Mention: MCC Business & Technology Campus Summit Technology Academy

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ENTERTAINMENT BEST ART GALLERY

BEST GOLF COURSE

BEST MUSEUM

BEST WINTER FAMILY FUN

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Adams Pointe Golf Club

Harry S Truman Library and Museum

Kansas City Mavericks

Honorable Mention: Englewood Row Gallery and Art Space Art Squared

BEST BOWLING CENTER Lunar Bowl Honorable Mention: Diamond Bowl & Billiards Main Event, Independence

BEST COMMUNITY THEATRE Starlight Theatre Honorable Mention: Blue Springs City Theatre Summit Theatre Group, Lee’s Summit

Honorable Mention: Drumm Farm Golf Club WinterStone Golf Course

Honorable Mention: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

BEST KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUE

BEST SUMMER FAMILY FUN

Rink Ratz, Inc. Rollerskating Rink

Kansas City Zoo

Honorable Mention: Paradise Park Cool Crest Family Fun Center

Honorable Mention: Worlds Of Fun Kansas City Royals Baseball

BEST MOVIE THEATER

BEST WEDDING/PARTY VENUE

Blue Springs 8 Miller Theatre

Stonehaus Farms Winery

Honorable Mention: B&B Grain Valley Marketplace 8 & GS B&B Theatres Lee’s Summit 16

Honorable Mention: The Stanley Event Space The Pavilion Event Space

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Honorable Mention: Main Event, Independence Rink Ratz, Inc. Rollerskating Rink

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Entertainment BEST GOLF COURSE

ADAMS POINTE GOLF CLUB

BEST KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUE

RINK RATZ

1601 NE R D Mize Rd Blue Springs (816) 220-3673 adamspointegolfclub.com

513 SW Keystone Dr, Blue Springs (816) 229-7793 www.rink-ratz.com

Adams Pointe, the city of Blue Springs’ 18 hole Championship Golf Course, is located about 20 minutes east of downtown Kansas City in the rolling hills of Blue Springs, Missouri. A unique layout, skillfully carved out of woods and wetlands, superior playing conditions, and the friendly, professional staff consistently make Adams Pointe one of the premier choices for your Kansas City golf experience.

Information obtained from www.adamspointegolfclub.com

Roller skating rink, arcade, and skate pro shop. Located just outside Kansas City at 513 SW Keystone Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64014.

We have availability in our party packages and you can even rent the entire skating rink!

Even if our doors aren’t open, our phones are! 10 AM to 9:30 pm 7 days a week! (816) 405-9385!

Information obtained from www.rink-ratz.com

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FINANCE & INSURANCE BEST BANK

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER

BEST INSURANCE COMPANY

BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY

Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co.

Eric Sporing (ECS Capital Investments)

State Farm Insurance

Blue Ridge Bank Academy Mortgage

Honorable Mention: Central Bank of the Midwest Commerce Bank

BEST CREDIT UNION Community America Credit Union Honorable Mention: City Credit Union 1st MidAmerica Credit Union

Honorable Mention: Jeff Walters (Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co) Laurie Dean Wiley (Waddell & Reed)

BEST INSURANCE AGENT Blake Roberson - State Farm Honorable Mention: Austin Conley American Family Terri Diehl - American Family

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Honorable Mention: American Family Insurance Farmers Insurance

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Tied for the Best

Honorable Mention: Alpha Mortgage LLC

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Finance & Insurance BEST INSURANCE COMPANY

STATE FARM INSURANCE

See our ad on the previous page for more details on each agent.

(800) 782-8332 | www.statefarm.com

We’re Here to Help Life Go Right® life, recover from the unexpected, and Being a good neighbor is about realize their dreams. more than just being there when State Farm® has a rich history of things go completely wrong. It’s giving back to the communities where also about being there for all of life’s we live and work. Our values support moments when things go perfectly building safer, stronger, and better right. educated communities. Aligning with With a passion for serving our company mission, State Farm customers and giving back in our supports social good efforts through: communities, we’ve been doing well • Auto and Home Safety by doing good for almost 100 years.

• Disaster Preparedness And we’re happy you decided to get • Education, economic to know us better. empowerment and community The mission of State Farm is to help development. people manage the risks of everyday Information obtained from www.statefarm.com

MEMBER FDIC

BEST BANK & BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY

BLUE RIDGE BANK AND TRUST CO. EIGHT LOCATIONS IN EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY 816-358-5000 | BlueRidgeBank.com

Proud to be recognized as the BEST BANK in Eastern Jackson County.

THANK YOU!

Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. is proud to be the community bank of choice since 1958 with eight locations in Eastern Jackson County. With multiple account options ranging from personal checking, savings and retirement plans; treasury management for businesses; loans

for autos, homes, commercial and beyond; and a Trust Services Department housed at the Corporate Headquarters in Independence, Blue Ridge Bank is here to serve you for all you financial needs! Give us a call or stop in at one of our branches. Please let us know how we can serve you!

Member FDIC

BlueRidgeBank.com | 816-358-5000

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FOOD & DRINK BEST ALL AROUND RESTAURANT

BEST BAR-B-Q

BEST BREWERY

BEST CATERING COMPANY

Third Street Social

Jack Stack Barbecue

East Forty Brewing

Sandy’s Restaurant Catering

Honorable Mention: Sandy’s Restaurant 54th Street Grill & Bar

Honorable Mention: Zarda Bar-B-Q Plowboys BBQ

Honorable Mention: 3 Trails Brewing Wind Shift Brewing

Honorable Mention: A Little BBQ Joint Catering Two Sisters Catering

BEST ASIAN DINING

BEST BARTENDER

BEST BUFFET

BEST COOK OR CHEF

Legend of Asia

Nigel Woodberry at Wind Shift Brewing

Legend of Asia

Amanda Marlor (The Court House Exchange)

Honorable Mention: Thai Spice Master Wok

BEST BAKERY The Sweet Spot OG Honorable Mention: Simply Frosted Dave’s Bakery & Deli Skratch Bakery

BEST BAR East Forty Brewing Honorable Mention: 3 Trails Brewing Johnny’s Tavern Lee’s Summit

Honorable Mention: Whitney at 3 Trails Brewing Mary Stock at Kross Lounge and Ernie’s Restaurant

BEST BEER SELECTION East Forty Brewing Honorable Mention: 3 Trails Brewing Old Chicago

BEST BREAKFAST Sandy’s Restaurant Honorable Mention: The Big Biscuit First Watch

Honorable Mention: Ophelia’s Restaurant & Inn Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City

BEST BURGER HiBoy Drive-in Honorable Mention: Five Guys Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

BEST CAKE BAKER Nothing Bundt Cakes Honorable Mention: The Cake Pan Simply Frosted

Honorable Mention: Bobby Hines (Sandy’s Restaurant) Bobby Stearns (Ophelia’s Restaurant)

BEST CHILI Dixon’s Famous Chili Parlor Honorable Mention: East Forty Brewing Sandy’s Restaurant

BEST CHIPS & SALSA El Maguey Honorable Mention: Salty Iguana Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Cantina

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BEST COFFEE HOUSE

BEST ITALIAN DINING

BEST OUTDOOR DINING

BEST SUSHI

Scout Coffee

Tusconos

Vivilore

Mint Asian | Café & Sushi

Honorable Mention: Main Street Coffee House Scooter’s Coffee

Honorable Mention: V’s Italiano Ristorante Café Verona

Honorable Mention: Canoe Club Lakeside Grill Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Cantina

Honorable Mention: Legend of Asia Tokyo Grill Hibachi & Sushi

BEST DINER

BEST KID FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

BEST PIZZA

BEST TENDERLOIN

Minsky’s Pizza

PT’S Family Restaurant

Honorable Mention: Tim’s Pizza Fun House Pizza & Pub

Honorable Mention: Sandy’s Restaurant The Court House Exchange

BEST SEAFOOD

BEST HEALTHY MENU

Pearl Tavern

First Watch

Honorable Mention: Marina 27 Steak & Seafood Lutfi’s Fried Fish

Honorable Mention: Ophelia’s Restaurant & Inn Thailand Restaurant

BEST SERVER

BEST WINERY

East Forty Brewing

Brooklynn Hutchins at Sandy’s

Stonehaus Farms Winery

Honorable Mention: 3 Trails Brewing Grains & Taps Brewery & Taproom

Honorable Mention: Lisa Smithpeter Juan at Casa Mexico

BEST MEXICAN DINING

BEST SPORTS BAR

El Maguey

Johnny’s Tavern - Blue Springs

Honorable Mention: Habanero’s Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Cantina

Honorable Mention: Brewer’s Bar and Grill Saints Pub + Patio Independence

BEST MIXED DRINKS

BEST STEAKHOUSE

Third Street Social

Texas Roadhouse

Honorable Mention: The W Summit Grill

Honorable Mention: Hereford House LongHorn Steakhouse

BEST ONION RINGS

BEST SUB SHOP/DELI

HiBoy Drive-In

Firehouse Subs

Sandy’s Restaurant Honorable Mention: Englewood Cafe Dave’s Bakery & Deli

BEST DONUT LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee Honorable Mention: Poppy’s Famous Donuts And Bakery OMG Coffee & Donuts

BEST FAST FOOD HiBoy Drive-In Honorable Mention: Chick-fil-A Culver’s

BEST FRENCH FRIES Five Guys Honorable Mention: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

BEST FRIED CHICKEN Sandy’s Restaurant Honorable Mention: The Court House Exchange Pizza Ranch

BEST ICE CREAM/ FROZEN CUSTARD Andy’s Frozen Custard Honorable Mention: Custard’s Last Stand Clinton’s Soda Fountain

Fun House Pizza & Pub Honorable Mention: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews Sandy’s Restaurant

BEST LIQUOR STORE Hy-Vee Liquor Honorable Mention: Liquor Houzz O’Hare Liquor

BEST LOCAL CRAFT BEER

Honorable Mention: PT’s Family Restaurant Restaurant October 31, 2020 14 | Best of Eastern Jackson County | The Examiner | Saturday, Sandy’s

Honorable Mention: Jersey Mike’s Subs Dave’s Bakery & Deli

Honorable Mention: Albonee Country Inn & Winery Top Hat Winery

BEST WINGS Buffalo Wild Wings Honorable Mention: Stuey McBrew’s Wingstop

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Food & Drink BEST BAR, BREWERY, BEER SELECTION & LOCAL CRAFT BEER

EAST FORTY BREWING

1201 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 988-8217 | www.eastfortybrewing.com

A HOME BREW KIT AND A DREAM, THE SEED FOR EAST FORTY BREWING WAS PLANTED IN 2011.

After several years of home brewing and serving beer to friends, family, and the public at events such as the KC Nanobrew Festival, David Mann decided to turn his dream of opening a brewery into a reality. The gears were put into motion at the end of 2016 to craft a business plan and start bringing together all of the components required to open a brewery. After finding the perfect location in downtown Blue Springs in mid-2017 and linking up with partner Matt Bryan, the two were able to secure financing for the building and equipment via an SBAbacked loan, closing on October 31 and starting on the demolition and complete

overhaul of the building that would last until the brewery opening in June 2018. As luck would have it, experienced professional brewer Nate Hoylman was looking to move to Kansas City at the time and joined the team as head brewer when the brewery opened. This trio and the rest of the talented staff have created a welcoming environment for you to enjoy the best quality beer, cocktails, and food using local ingredients. You’ll also find free entertainment like open mic night on Tuesdays, trivia on Thursdays, and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Check out the full experience at East Forty Brewing in downtown Blue Springs!

Information obtained from www.eastfortybrewing.com

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Food & Drink BEST ASIAN DINING & BUFFET

LEGEND OF ASIA 1853 SW, MO-7, Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 220-9833 | www.legendofasiallc.com

See our ad on the following page!

Chinese food is almost as widely known as it is eschewed. Generally, it recalls a buffet with brightly colored foodstuffs resting unattractively under warming lights.

Rest assured that Legend of Asia, your pick for this year’s Best Buffet and Best Asian Dining, is not that.

The Blue Springs restaurant’s offerings center around Mongolian grill-styled dishes, which are prepared right before your eyes using meats, seafood and vegetable you select.

The meals are MSG-free and, where fried, handled with fresh, cold-pressed olive oil.

In addition to the more than 80 dishes served at the lovingly decorated 9,240-square-foot restaurant, the cooks there also have on hand 25 varieties of authentic sushi — widely regarded as the restaurant’s best offering for both it’s quality and value — and an array of soups.

Meals are served with a selection of sodas, beers, wine and juices.

This isn’t the first award Legend of Asia has received, nor will it be the last!

Since 2010, the restaurant has accrued a group of eleven previous awards including 2015 Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in the USA in the Category of Overall Excellence, Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence Award and The Examiner’s Voter’s Choice for Best Asian Dining in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Legend of Asia has garnered the affection of our readership not only because of it’s food but because of how far your hard-earned dollar will go there.

Legend of Asia’s Quality Buffet Lunches and Dinners are very reasonably priced as are the Menu items.

All of which is to say you can experience Legend of Asia without having to also experience the regret of undue expense.

BEST COFFEE HOUSE

SCOUT COFFEE 1400 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO 64015 www.scoutcoffeekc.square.site

Scout Coffee Shop in downtown Blue Springs located inside of a quaint historic house.

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Your new local community coffee shop.

Best iced coffee · Expert baristas · Best coffee Located in downtown Blue Springs next to Genevieve’s. Come scout out a good “My favorite coffee shop in the area! time with great coffee and let this quaint The coffee is great and the staff is so nice!” coffee shop become your new happy place! See you soon!

-- Tiffany K. Delicious pastries · Convenient location · Best coffee

Best coffee · Afternoon tea · Delicious pastries

“My son and I had a great time at Scout Coffee Company! I had great service and awesome iced tea. This was our first time and we will be going back for sure!”

“LOVE the iced root beer chai!

Delicious! The Staff is always kind and it is so cute! Scout is a great place to get a drink and a treat! A Blue Springs gem!”

-- Lauren N., Blue Springs, MO

-- Jennie K., Blue Springs, MO

Information obtained from Scout Coffee’s Facebook See our ad on page 18!

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HEALTH & MEDICAL BEST ALLERGY CARE

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

BEST CUSTOM DENTURES

BEST DERMATOLOGIST

Core Medical Center

Paramount Health Chiropractic

Grain Valley Family Dental

Honorable Mention: ENT Associates of Greater Kansas City Aggarwal Allergy / Asthma Clinic

Honorable Mention: Oak Grove Chiropractic Core Medical Center

Honorable Mention: Medley Smiles Family Dentistry Independence Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Saint Luke’s Dermatology Specialists

BEST AUDIOLOGIST

BEST COSMETIC SURGERY

Professional Hearing Center (Div of Ascentist Physicians Group)

Saint Luke’s Plastic Surgery Specialists-Lee’s Summit

BEST DENTIST OR DENTAL OFFICE Grain Valley Family Dental

Discover Vision Centers

Honorable Mention: Jackson County Audiology American Hearing + Audiology

Honorable Mention: Summit Plastic Surgery & Med Spa Rajeunir Medical Spa of Lee’s Summit

Honorable Mention: Foster Dental Care Medley Smiles Family Dentistry

Honorable Mention: Blue Springs Optical / Advanced Eyecare Vision Source Eyecare

Honorable Mention: U.S. Dermatology Partners Lee’s Summit Summit Skin & Vein Care

BEST EYE CARE

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Health & Medical BEST FAMILY PRACTICE

BEST HOSPICE CARE

BEST ORTHOPEDIC CARE

BEST URGENT CARE

Saint Luke’s Primary Care Truman Medical Center Lakewood Family Medicine Clinic

One Community Hospice

Truman Medical Center Lakewood Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center

Saint Luke’s Convenient Care

Tied for the Best Honorable Mention: Oak Grove Medical Clinic

BEST FITNESS CENTER OR GYM Planet Fitness Honorable Mention: Burn Boot Camp Lee’s Summit Sermon Center Shredd KC, Lee’s Summit

BEST GASTROENTEROLOGY CARE Truman Medical Center Lakewood GI Honorable Mention: Summit Gastroenterology Jackson County Gastroenterology

BEST HOME HEALTH CARE Village Home Health

Honorable Mention: Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care Village Hospice

BEST HOSPITAL Saint Luke’s East Hospital

Honorable Mention: Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists Greiner Orthopedics

BEST PEDIATRIC CARE

Honorable Mention: Truman Medical Center Lakewood St. Mary’s Medical Center

Truman Medical Center Lakewood Pediatric Clinic

BEST MEMORY CARE

Honorable Mention: Blue Springs Pediatrics Cockerell & McIntosh Pediatrics

John Knox Village Honorable Mention: Seasons Memory Care Benton House of Blue Springs

BEST ORTHODONTIST

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY Truman Medical Center Lakewood Physical Therapy

Blackburn & Elrod Orthodontics

Honorable Mention: Core Medical Center John Knox Village Care Center

Honorable Mention: Dykhouse Orthodontics Indiveri Orthodontics

BEST PODIATRY

Honorable Mention: Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care Saint Luke’s Home Care & Hospice

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Truman Medical Center Lakewood Podiatry Honorable Mention: Heartland Podiatry Sheldon Fleishman, DPM

Honorable Mention: University Health on the Go Children’s Mercy East

BEST WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM Weight Watchers Honorable Mention: Saint Luke’s Center for Surgical Weight Loss Valley View Medical Associates

BEST WOMEN’S HEALTH Dr. Thomas Dowd Honorable Mention: University Health Women’s Care Independence Women’s Clinic

BEST YOGA STUDIO Mantra Honorable Mention: Studio On Main Core Balance Yoga Center Trinity Wellness

Enriching Lives, Building Community

Enriching Lives, Building Community

THANK YOU, Eastern Jackson County for your trust. It means the world to us.

Enriching Lives, Building Community

Enriching Lives, Building Community

If you haven’t looked lately, you haven’t seen John Knox Village. We’re a growing community within a growing community. And as a leader in meeting the needs of older adults for 50 years, we know you expect the best from us.

Independent Living. Tree-lined streets, seven dining venues, a movie theater, two fitness centers, a golf course, a bowling alley, and nearly 1,100 apartments, cottages, and singlefamily homes.

Village Assisted Living. Personal care and nursing services to help you keep your independence safely, as well as three memory care neighborhoods and an on-site outpatient rehabilitation clinic.

Village Care Center. Exceptional inpatient rehabilitation, long term care, memory care and short term inpatient hospice care.

Caring for the Community. Our health care services travel to patients in numerous counties surrounding Kansas City.

Enriching Lives, Helpers Village Home Health n Village Building Community In-Home Care n Village Hospice

Enriching Lives, Building Community

Employment Opportunities: Nearly 1,000 full-time, part-time and as-needed jobs ranging from cooking to cleaning to 24-hour security and EMTs, landscaping, salons, restaurants, and – of course – health care.

BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

BEST ASSISTED LIVING Village Assisted Living

BEST HOME HEALTH CARE Village Home Health

BEST MEMORY CARE

Village Assisted Living & Village Care Center

Contact Us Today for More Information: 816-251-8000 Information Center: 1001 N.W. Chipman Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64081

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Health & Medical BEST HOSPITAL

SAINT LUKE’S EAST

100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 (816) 347-5000 | www.saintlukeskc.org

See our ad on the following page!

With expansions every year from 20072020, Saint Luke’s East Hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a 24-hour Emergency Department, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, accredited Chest Pain Center, maternity unit with NICU, nationally accredited Breast Center with 3D mammography, comprehensive cancer care, rehabilitation care, robotic surgery, and Hip & Knee Center. Saint Luke’s East Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as high performing in heart failure and knee replacement, and received The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement.

Saint Luke’s Health System is a faithbased, not-for-profit, aligned health system providing the highest levels of health care and services to the numerous

unique communities we serve.

For more than 135 years, giving back to the community has always been at the heart of who we are. We are proud to be one of the area’s largest providers of unreimbursed care, financial assistance, medical research, professional training, and community education. In 2018, we invested $106 million back into the community, which demonstrates our dedication to our employees, patients, and neighbors.

We are proud of the prominent role we play in our community and feel a deep sense of purpose in being the best place to get care and the best place to give care.

Information submitted by Saint Luke’s East Hospital

BEST ORTHOPEDIC CARE, PEDIATRIC CARE, PHYSICAL THERAPY, PODIATRY, GI & FAMILY PRACTICE

TMC LAKEWOOD ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER

7900 Lee’s Summit Rd, Kansas City, MO 64139 (816) 404-7600 | www.trumed.org

See our ad on page 25!

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TMC Lakewood Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center opened in mid-2019 with a full continuum of physician services. From total joint replacement for knees, hips and shoulders to non-surgical pain management and regenerative approaches, the center offers patients access to the highest quality of care in a small community hospital environment.

This well-rounded team of providers includes physicians who are board certified in orthopaedics and sports medicine, physical medicine, and primary care-based sports medicine. Recently podiatry services were added. A diversity of practice

styles, expertise, and academic backgrounds allows this dynamic group to deliver exceptional quality outcomes for broad range of patients.

As a recognized Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement, TMC Lakewood and the Lakewood Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center have received The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement, and Certification for Shoulder Replacement.

TMC Lakewood was also recognized for Family Medicine Clinic, Gastrointestinal Care, Pediatric Care, Physical Therapy, and Podiatry.

Information submitted by Truman Medical Center Lakewood

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Health & Medical BEST AUDIOLOGIST

PROFESSIONAL HEARING CENTER - A DIVISION OF ASCENTIST PHYSICIANS GROUP 4880 NE Goodview Cir, Lee’s Summit, MO | (816) 478-4200 2000 SE Blue Pkwy, Suite 110. Lee’s Summit, MO | (816) 478-3008 www.professionalhearingkc.com

Professional Hearing Center is a multilocation audiology clinic that was founded

by Dr. Kelly Spiller, AuD, CCC/A, FAAA​ , in 2008 and serves patients in both Kansas and Missouri. With convenient locations throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, patients of all ages and their families can access high-end hearing and balance healthcare. The team advocates for improved access to audiology services by educating their patients about hearing and balance health care.

At Professional Hearing Center, the compassionate team is committed to

building relationships with their patients and improving patients’ quality of life.

They offer kid-friendly pediatric testing and treatment services like newborn hearing screenings, children’s hearing testing, and the diagnosis and treatment of common head and neck conditions affecting the younger population.

To book an appointment for yourself or a loved one, please call Professional Hearing Center or use the convenient online scheduling tool.

Information obtained from www.professionalhearingkc.com

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Health & Medical BEST FITNESS CENTER OR GYM

PLANET FITNESS

Independence, MO (816) 478-7095 Blue Springs, MO (816) 228-7327 Lee’s Summit, MO (816) 287-8200 Kansas City, MO (816) 353-7352 Kansas City, MO (816) 413-8249 Kansas City, MO (816) 420-0700 Mission, KS (913) 831-4050 www.planetfitness.com

No matter what you’re looking for in a inspiration to help you meet your fitness gym, we’ve got a membership option made goals? As a PF member, you can take for you. All Planet Fitness members enjoy advantage of our free fitness training or find unlimited access to their home club and your motivation by reading real member the support of our friendly, knowledgeable experiences on Planet of Triumphs. staff anytime you need it. PF Black Card® It’s our goal to provide a clean, safe, members receive additional benefits, welcoming environment for anyone including the ability to bring a guest for who walks through our door, and all the free and access to any of our 1,500+ PF equipment, amenities and support you need locations. once you’re here.

Looking for a little extra guidance or Information obtained from www.planetfitness.com

BEST ORTHODONTIST

BLACKBURN & ELROD ORTHODONTICS

Pictured (L-R): Breanna Wieligman, Ashlynn Smith, Dr. David Blackburn, Kristen Pocock, Karen Kimrey, Melinda Brown, Savannah Ogden, Tabitha Player, Sherri Walker, Jennifer Arnzen, Breanna Smith, Shelby Roth, Jenny Hill (not pictured Lori Haugmo and Tricia Maske)

3131 Rte 291, Independence, MO 64057 (816) 373-6006 | www.blackburnelrodortho.com Blackburn & Elrod Orthodontics is proud to offer outstanding orthodontic care for the entire family.

We listen to your goals and provide a unique plan tailored specifically to your needs. Dr. David Blackburn is a board certified orthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Along with caring team members, Dr. Blackburn provides the highest level of patient care

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including regular communication and education. Our practice is constantly evolving to provide our patients with the best possible care using new technologies and time-tested approaches.

Your smile matters. It’s something we take seriously. And we look forward to helping bring out your best smile.

Information obtained from blackburnelrodortho.com

Health & Medical BEST HOSPICE CARE

ONE COMMUNITY HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE 15600 Woods Chapel Rd A, Kansas City, MO 64139 (816) 836-1096 | www.onecommunityhospice.com Honoring Life, Delivering Compassion. chronic patients that may be difficult to Our team of experts is committed to qualify for hospice and our on call nurses maximizing life and minimizing burdens and psychosocial team are available 24 for our patients and their loved ones. We hours a day, 7 days a week for questions want to ensure a peaceful and meaningful and visits. journey for everyone involved.

We offer continuity of care – patients Hospice Aides can be assigned up to are able to develop a sense of comfort and 7 days per week for home maker along peace because treatment is provided by with CNA tasks. We value aging in place. the same team of caregivers.

Our clinical team of hospice professionals Spiritual care team serves all faith specifically trained in end of life care and practices with specialized training in its challenges. Physicians can make in Protestant and Catholic theology and home visits to help diagnose and consult rituals.

Information obtained from www.onecommunityhospice.com

BEST HOME HEALTH

JOHN KNOX VILLAGE VILLAGE HOME HEALTH 1001 N.W. Chipman Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 816-892-4380 | www.jkv.org Your safety is our priority, whether you help us monitor your health and daily are recovering from surgery, an illness routines in between home health visits or injury. We have a special place in our through daily monitoring. We can watch hearts for the senior population, but we your vital signs for fluctuations in blood treat patients ages 18 and over, as well. pressure, weight, oxygen levels and more.

Most of us prefer to recover in the We are a not-for-profit home health comfort and familiarity of our own home. agency and are part of the John Knox Village Home Health can help, providing Village health care continuum, which has therapy, nursing care and support you 50 years of experience caring for older need to get you back on your feet and adults. We see patients in 12 counties back to your best self. around Kansas City. Missouri: Jackson, A little help also can go a long way Bates, Cass, Clay, Johnson, Lafayette toward preserving your independence. and Platte counties. Kansas: Johnson, Village Home Health offers easy-to-use Douglas, Leavenworth, Miami and health care technologies that can help Wyandotte. you stay in place – at home. These devices Information submitted by John Knox Village - Village Home Heatlh Saturday, October 31, 2020 | The Examiner | Best of Eastern Jackson County | 27

Health & Medical BEST WOMEN’S HEALTH

DR. THOMAS DOWD

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ENCOMPASS MEDICAL GROUP 4811 S Arrowhead Dr, Independence, MO 64055 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (816) 356-5000 | www.drthomasdowd.com Follow us on Facebook: wwwfacebook.com/drthomasdowd I am a board-certified OB/GYN. I have been in women’s healthcare for more than 28 years, providing comprehensive care to teenagers through seniors.

My practice is focused on offering comprehensive women’s healthcare including contraception, tubal ligation, infertility, pelvic pain and heavy/painful periods. In addition, I have specialized experience in minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries.

It is my strong belief that promoting preventive healthcare should come first, which I try to model for my patients by living a healthy, active lifestyle. Outside of medicine, I am an avid woodworker, enjoy competing in 5K mud runs and love learning new things. I share my life with my wife, three incredible sons, a

loving daughter-in-law, two fantastic stepdaughters and two amazing grandsons. I am enjoying all that life has to offer!

When I started practicing in 1996, Dr. Morris gave me excellent advice, “Treat each patient as though they were your mother, sister, wife, or child.”

I do my best to embody the spirit of that care every day. I have honest conversations with my patients, and I listen to their concerns. My patients trust me, and I do not take their trust for granted. I provide facts, advice and options that allow each patient to make their own decision on what is best for them.

Information submitted by Dr. Thomas Dowd

BEST MEMORY CARE

For the latest news, sports and local stories JOHN KNOX VILLAGE VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING & VILLAGE CARE CENTER 1704 NW O’Brien Road & 600 NW Pryor Road Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 | 816-892-4307 | 816-892-4380 www.jkv.org

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There is never a “good” time to be Village Care Center Memory Care looking for memory care for a loved one, If additional skilled nursing is needed but it can be a great help to find memory for someone with mid- to late-stage care at the assisted living and long term Alzheimer’s, our memory care long term care levels on the same campus. care neigborhoods can meet these needs Village Assisted Living Memory Care with compassionate and highly specialized A great option for someone with care. Because memory loss affects people early- to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease differently and progresses at different or other dementia. We offer two levels rates, we offer individualized care to meet of comfortable and secure environments each person’s needs. within three memory care neighborhoods Both levels of care place a high priority that provide purpose and encouragement on helping residents stay in contact with for residents. We draw on each person’s loved ones, when possible. To learn more life experiences and take the time to know about memory care near Kansas City, visit their preferences, creating a more person- www.jkv.org or call the numbers above to centered and dignified approach to care, schedule an appointment or request more filled with meaningful activities. information.

Information submitted by Village Assisted Living and Village Care Center

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BEST GARAGE DOOR COMPANY

BEST HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE

State Line Door & Lift

Clean Heart Maids

Honorable Mention: 1st Alliance Garage Doors Overhead Door Company of Blue Springs™

Honorable Mention: Jane A’s Professional Housecleaning Helping Hands Cleaning Ministires

BEST GLASS REPAIR

BEST LANDSCAPER/ LAWN CARE

Santa Fe Glass Honorable Mention: Binswanger Glass A-Team Glass, Inc.

BEST HEATING & COOLING

Red Carpet Service Honorable Mention: Brody’s Dry Professional Carpet Cleaning Veterans Chem-Dry

BEST ELECTRICAL COMPANY

Honorable Mention: McGrath Heating & Cooling Pro-Cool Heating and Cooling

Honorable Mention: Dave’s Lock Service & Home Builder Hardware Grain Valley Locksmith Services

PennTech, Inc.

BEST HOME BUILDER

BEST MOVING COMPANY

Woodcrest Homes by Y5 Development

Two Men and a Truck

Honorable Mention: BD Electric Parker’s Electric Inc

BEST EQUIPMENT RENTAL

ABD Chimney Sweep

Oak Grove Rental

Honorable Mention: Hearthmasters Inc Raytown Chimney Cleaning

Honorable Mention: Independence Rent-All Blue Springs Rentals

BEST COUNTER TOPS

BEST FENCING COMPANY

Midland Marble & Granite

Roy & Son Fencing Guier Fence Co.

Honorable Mention: Gaumats International, LLC DeMayo Enterprises LLC

Tied for the Best Honorable Mention: Elite Fence and Deck, Inc.

BEST CUSTOM CABINETS

BEST FOUNDATION/ WATERPROOFING

Honorable Mention: Shamrock Cabinet Royal Fixture Co

BEST LOCKSMITH Greg’s Lock & Key Service

BEST CHIMNEY SWEEP/ REPAIR

C’s Custom Cabinets

Honorable Mention: Springtime Garden Center Specialty Landscape

Crosslin Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

HOME SERVICES BEST CARPET CLEANER

Archer Lawn Care, Inc.

Dry Basement Foundation Repair Honorable Mention: Foundation Recovery Systems Olshan Foundation Repair

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Honorable Mention: Ashlar Homes, LLC Rob Washam Homes

Honorable Mention: McDermott Moving Frisk Brothers Moving

BEST HOME REMODELER

BEST PEST CONTROL COMPANY

Davis Quality Home Improvement

Dickinson Exterminating Services

Honorable Mention: Mike Titus Construction Inc The Remodeling Pro

BEST HOME SECURITY SYSTEM

Honorable Mention: Moxie Pest Control Frechin Pest Control Inc Miller Pest & Termite

Hudson Home Protection

BEST PLUMBING COMPANY

Honorable Mention: Alert 360 Home Security VANik Media Solutions

Crosslin Plumbing Heating & Cooling Honorable Mention: Golden’s Plumbing Snake ‘n’ Rooter Plumbing Company

Home Services HOM E SERV ICE S

B E ST S IDING COM PANY: CO NTI N E NTA L S I D I N G

Ever since our founding in 1982, Continental Siding has been a pioneer of the home siding industry. We are proud to be a homegrown company built from the ground up right here in Independence, MO. In the early days, our founder Jerry O’Neal ran the operation out of his garage, driven by his passion for helping people take pride in their homes. That passion paved the way for Continental Siding to continue to grow and separate us from rest of the pack.

Today, our mission is to help you love your home with siding and windows for life.

While we’re known for having the best products and installation methods, we take pride in providing a superior customer experience. At Continental Siding, we believe each customer deserves to have confidence in your purchase, pride in your home, and peace of mind for your future.

At Continental Siding, we do everything for the exterior of your home.

We manufacture our siding right here in Missouri, and we make our insulation in Kansas . The patented and proprietary Seamless Polymer Wall System continues to be a favorite among homeowners because it consistently outperforms other siding products on the market. We also develop and train all local teams to meet our standards, so you can have confidence that you’ll end up loving your home instead of regretting your decision.

If you’re ready to love your home with siding and windows for life…

CLICK or CALL NOW!

www.ContinentalSiding.com 816.737.2700 13714 E 42nd Terrace S Independence, MO 64055

BEST ROOFING COMPANY

BEST TREE COMPANY

Bill West Roofing

Cutting Edge Lawn & Landscaping

Honorable Mention: Fiddler on The Roof KC Zucca & Daughters & Sons Roofing Co., Inc.

BEST SIDING COMPANY Continental Siding Honorable Mention: Cornerstone Home Improvements Wildcat Siding & Windows

2020

Honorable Mention: Landis Brothers Tree Services Stoyko’s Tree Service

BEST WINDOW TREATMENTS Budget Blinds of Blue Springs-Concordia Honorable Mention: Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit KC Blind Guys

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BEST CARPET CLEANER

RED CARPET SERVICES

350 S. Geospace Drive, Independence 816-257-0400 Red Carpet Service has served the MO communities of Independence, Blue Springs, Lees Summit, Olathe, Liberty, Gladstone and the Greater Kansas City area for more than thirty years. Over the years, we have taken great pride in providing an exceptional level of cleaning services to our clients on every single job we work on.

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Home Services BEST COUNTER TOPS

MIDLAND MARBLE & GRANITE

2001 W Geospace Dr, Independence, MO 64056 2077 NE Rice Road, Lee’s Summit, Mo 64064 (816) 257-2000 | www.midlandmarble.com

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When you see a Midland Marble kitchen, you see a legacy of giving It all started after Bryan and Mike Caton To date, the Caton brothers and employees graduated from Fort Osage High School in at Midland Marble have helped support over Independence, MO. 100 charities.

After Bryan served our country in the Midland Marble & Granite’s current US Army and Mike completed college, the Charity of choice is working with Myra brothers began their careers in the stone Stewart, another Fort Osage Alum and industry as laborers. They went on to start President of The Dream Factory. The Dream Midland Marble & Granite in 1997 with hard Factory is the largest all-volunteer driven work, integrity, excellence in craftsmanship children’s wish-granting organization. and giving back to their community.

Additionally, Midland Marble was a Giving back supporter of the work of Donna Terrell for Midland Marble & Granite’s involvement the Red Barn Bash for Fort Osage Education in local causes is generous to say the least.

Foundation.

11 years as a major supporter of the Now with its third generation of Catons Sunshine Center, supporting and assisting from Bryan and Mike’s father Lloyd Caton to Special needs Children and families achieve Mike’s son, Maximus Caton, Midland Marble a greater degree of self-sufficiency. Midland is proud to be a Veteran owned, communityMarble raised money with the Rockman Golf focused business.

Tournament bringing notables like Royals You are invited to see excellence in action and Chiefs players, Bill Self, The Harlem as Midland Marble & Granite serves you and Globetrotters, and top-flight musical groups. our community.

Information submitted by Midland Marble & Granite

Home Services BEST FENCING COMPANY

ROY & SON FENCING

24408 E US Hwy 50, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 (816) 525-9460 www.royandsonfencing.com Roy and Son Fencing specializes in company to complete your project commercial and residential fencing is very important, and we believe and has been serving the Greater Roy & Son Fencing (RSF) is the Kansas City area since 1982. right team for your Commercial or If you have a fencing project Residential project. that requires a swift attention Contact us with your project to detail, quality craftsmanship needs! We are up to the challenge and contractors who value your and can’t wait to exceed your satisfaction even higher than your expectations! business, then finding the right Information obtained from www.royandsonfencing.com

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HOUSING & REAL ESTATE BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX

BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FIRM

BEST RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FIRM

Hawthorne Place Apartments

RE/MAX Heritage

Premium Realty Group

Honorable Mention: Pepperwood Apartments Eastland Court Senior Apartments

Honorable Mention: Summit Way Realty Arline Walker Real Estate

Honorable Mention: RE/MAX Heritage Summit Way Realty

BEST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

BEST RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT

BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Village Assisted Living at John Knox Village

Joey Zarrillo, RE/MAX Heritage

John Knox Village

Honorable Mention: The Groves The Fountains at Greenbriar

Honorable Mention: Amy Arndorfer, Premium Realty Group Angie Judy, ERA McClain Brothers

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Honorable Mention: The Groves The Fountains at Greenbriar

BEST TITLE COMPANY Power Title Agency Honorable Mention: Stewart Title Company Chicago Title Insurance Co

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Real Estate & Housing BEST RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT

JOEY ZARRILLO, Z TEAM REALTYRE/MAX HERITAGE

1900 NW South Outer Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 447-0058 | www.ZTeamKC.com Joey@ZTeamKC.com When it comes to supporting my clients, my only goal in meeting their objectives is to provide great customer service throughout all phases of the real estate process. Integrity, hard work, creative solutions, and an ecosystem of resources deliver my clients with the best real estate experience possible.

True success requires you to surround yourself with talented people having the highest integrity. We have that with RE/MAX! The RE/MAX brand is known throughout the world … and the leadership, integrity, resources, and support of RE/MAX Heritage allow me to provide my clients with optimum

results. My previous work experience as a leader in the US Navy and in sales management, partnered with the leadership within RE/MAX Heritage is second to none.

While real estate is a passion, my family comes first. I have a wonderful wife and two remarkable daughters. When not working, I enjoy volunteering as a “prop dad” for my youngest daughter’s Blue Springs High School Golden Regiment marching band program. I also love spending time with family outdoors … walking, fishing, BBQ parties, and exploring new places on vacations.

Information obtained from www.ZTeamKC.com

BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

BEST ASSISTED LIVING

JOHN KNOX VILLAGE

JOHN KNOX VILLAGE

VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING 1704 NW O’Brien Road & 600 NW Pryor Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 | (816) 251-8000 | www.jkv.org Keep your independence. Get assistance when you need it, and live each day with confidence at Village Assisted Living’s apartment homes. Nursing care (CNA, LPN and CMT) is available 24/7, and so are our EMT-trained security officers, so the help you need is close at hand. Enjoy a full life, while also knowing assistance is available for daily tasks like bathing, dressing and medication management, based on your personal needs and your schedule.

Each spacious studio and onebedroom apartment offers room for the furnishings and comforts that make it feel like home, as well as safety features and

conveniences — all in the company of friendly neighbors who share your desire to live life to its fullest.

The Westview Wing, our new addition of 25 beautifully-appointed one-bedroom apartments, is now open.

These, in addition to our already-thriving 95-unit assisted living community and our three assisted living memory care neighborhoods, make us one of the largest and most experienced assisted living providers in the area.

Folks from your neighborhood are already making Village Assisted Living their home. Why not have a look for yourself?

Information submitted by John Knox Village - Village Assisted Living

400 NW Murray Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 (816) 251-8000 | www.jkv.org There’s a place for you at John Knox Village Helpers In-Home Care, Village Village, with more experiences right outside Hospice, a 24/7 EMT-trained security your door, more conveniences that come force, and our own ambulances. standard, and more choices than any other And with the addition of the new senior living community in the metro area. Meadows apartment complex, a new Spend your days as you please in your assisted living building, a variety of new choice of maintenance-free homes, cottages, villas, as well as private rooms at the Village villas or apartments. You can keep busy in Care Center, we are transforming in ways an amazing variety of ways: seven dining you have to see to believe. venues (including a pub!), a movie theater, You set the pace for each day when you two fitness centers, two indoor pools, a live at the area’s most popular not-for-profit 9-hole golf course, salons, fitness classes, Life Plan Community. Folks from your tons of activities and lifelong learning neighborhood are already making John opportunities.

Knox Village their home. Why not have You also have access to assisted living, a look for yourself? Can’t visit right now? memory care, long term care, outpatient No problem! Use the virtual tours on our rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, website at www.jkv.org. wellness resources, Village Home Health, Information submitted by John Knox Village

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Pets BEST PET RESCUE OR SHELTER

WILD SOULS WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHAB

2200 South Broadway, Oak Grove, Missouri (800) 495-8403 | www.wildsoulswildliferescuerehab.org

Wild Souls is a Non Profit 501C3 with colleges! organization. Missouri state permitted We are the only wildlife rescue in the wildlife rehabilitation through the area that is doing consistent rescues and Missouri Dept of Conservation. Your aiding wildlife conflicts in a humane financial support is graciously needed manner while promoting education to to be able to help rescue, rehabilitate the public to peacefully coexist with our and release Native wildlife. Your Tax beautiful wildlife. We serve the entire deductible donation goes towards Eastern Jackson county within Missouri medication, medical supplies, transports, and offer a 24 hour Wildlife hotline. enclosures, food and our mission. We Missouri has only 2 wildlife rescue are a public service that receives NO nonprofits in the state with a transport government funding, all the while team. providing student internships programs Information obtained from www.wildsoulswildliferescuerehab.org

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If you would like to donate to Wild Souls, you can donate on the website, or mail to Wild Souls P.O. Box 882, Oak Grove, MO 64075

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PETS BEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL Oak Grove Animal Clinic Honorable Mention: Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort Independence Animal Hospital

BEST PET DAYCARE OR RESORT

BEST PET RESCUE OR SHELTER Wild Souls Wildlife Rehab and Rescue Honorable Mention: Wayside Waifs Shep’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary

BEST PET SHOP

Cuddle Up Pup

Brookside Barkery & Bath

Honorable Mention: Pete & Mac’s Recreational Resort Summit Pet Care

Honorable Mention: Petco Jackson Co Reg Animal Shelter/ Independence Animal Services

BEST PET GROOMER Canine Design Pet Grooming LLC Honorable Mention: Hidden Valley Animal Hospital and Grooming Cuddle Up Pup

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OTHER & MISCELLANEOUS BEST BED & BREAKFAST

BEST CHURCH

The Historic Browning Guest Blue Springs Christian Church House Honorable Mention: Albonee Country Inn & Winery Woodstock Inn Bed & Breakfast

Honorable Mention: Woods Chapel Church Blue Springs Campus St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church Walnut Gardens Community of Christ

SERVICES BEST BUSINESS BROKER

BEST COPY OR PRINT SHOP BEST CREMATION SERVICES

Patricia A Tuckness, FNBC

S & S Printing

Honorable Mention: Scott Swim, Legacy Acquisitions & Mergers Debbie Wolff, ADS MidAmerica

Honorable Mention: Printing Edge LLC Print Graphics

BEST CHILD CARE Duncan Academy East Honorable Mention: Our Lady of the Presentation ECC Kidding Around Child Development Primrose School of Lee’s Summit

BEST CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICE

Speaks Chapels | Funeral Home & Cremation Honorable Mention: Neptune Society Cremation Services McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home & Cremation Services

BEST CRIMINAL ATTORNEY

Blue Payment Systems (Ed the Card Man)

Amber Geib, Geib Law Group

Honorable Mention: Equity Payment KC Payment

Honorable Mention: Totta Law Offices Daniel Hobart , Hobart Law

BEST CRUISE PLANNER Cruise Planners Honorable Mention: The Travel Store Destinations Unlimited

BEST DRY CLEANER Foster’s Cleaners Honorable Mention: US Cleaners VIP Cleaners

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Services BEST FAMILY ATTORNEY

BEST LAW FIRM

BEST STAFFING COMPANY

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY

Amber Geib, Geib Law Group

Geib Law Group

Vest Professional Placement

Cruise Planners

Honorable Mention: Jennifer Oswald Brown, Oswald Roam & Rew Law Office of Kendall R. Garten

Honorable Mention: The Love Law Group, LLC Barton Hall & Schnieders PC

Honorable Mention: AtWork Personnel Services LSI Staffing

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

BEST TATTOO STUDIO

Honorable Mention: The Travel Store All Points Travel Go and See Travel

Photography By Vera Fish

Purgatory Tattoos

Honorable Mention: Sadie Kay’s Photography, Sadie Willoughby Dustin Bennett Photography

Honorable Mention: GroundWork Tattoo Catalyst Arts Collective

BEST FUNERAL HOME Speaks Chapels | Funeral Home & Cremation Honorable Mention: Royer Funeral Home Langsford Funeral Home

BEST RECORDING STUDIO FSP Studios Honorable Mention: GFM Modern Recording Studios Destiny Audio Recording Studio

BEST TRAVEL AGENT Mary House Cruise Planners Honorable Mention: Brian Kimmel, Brian’s Destinations at Blue Water Travel Becca Roberts, The Travel Store

BEST TAX PREP & ACCOUNTING T&T Tax and Accounting Honorable Mention: Meinershagen & Co. Norma’s Tax Service

BEST COPY OR PRINT SHOP

S & S PRINTING

1301 S. Broadway, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-3515 | www.sandsprinting.com What a year we have all faced!

The mental and physical challenges and the financial hardships we have all endured. So now, more than anytime, we want to say “thank you” for believing in us and continuing to

walk with us thru these times. We are rooting for you! May you be blessed with good health and abundant happiness in the upcoming year.

Information submitted by S&S Printing

A COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND DESIGN COMPANY

Oak Grove, Missouri 816-690-3515

We are very honored to have great customers like you!

Thank you for trusting us and having faith in us. It is very humbling and we are grateful for your thoughtfulness. Together, we make a great team.

All the best to you, the staff of S&S Printing

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Services BEST FAMILY ATTORNEY, CRIMINAL ATTORNEY & BEST LAW FIRM

GEIB LAW GROUP

4971 NE Goodview Cir Suite B, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 (816) 908-9676 | www.geiblaw.com Amber Geib is the founder and principal attorney of the Geib Law Group. Prior to going to law school, Amber was a paralegal for several years and it was then that she realized her love for the law and devotion to her clients. Amber felt that if she went to law school, she could better serve her clients and community.

While attending law school, Amber received the coveted invitation to become a member of Phi Delta Phi, the oldest and most prestigious legal honor society, made the Dean’s Honor List every semester, and was recognized at the Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute as an Up & Coming Attorney. During law school, Amber gained early litigation experience as an attorney for the Child and Family Services Clinic and Guardian Ad Litem Clinic. Amber also obtained additional litigation experience clerking for a group of general practice

attorneys that allowed her to achieve invaluable experience outside of law books in many different areas of the law.

Amber graduated six months early from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in the top of her class with a Family Law emphasis and scored in the 94th percentile nationally on the Bar exam. Upon graduation, she decided to open her own law firm to ensure she had the independence to be able to serve her clients by building better relationships that drive results.

Amber is a member of the Missouri Bar, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Eastern Jackson County Bar Association, Cass County Bar Association, Association of Women Lawyers, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, a Guardian Ad Litem and participant of the Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy.

Information obtained from www.geiblaw.com

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Services BEST FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE

SPEAKS CHAPELS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS

From left to right: David Speaks, Vice President, Jessica Lager, Vice President and Brad Speaks, President

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VOTING US THE BEST CRUISE PLANNER, BEST TRAVEL AGENCY and a nd

BEST TRAVEL AGENT!!!

Mary House

816-796-9400

www.hav2cruise.com IM-SPAD0929135650

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18020 E. 39th St., Independence, Missouri, 64055 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, Missouri 64052 300 Adams, Buckner, Missouri, 64016 (816) 252-7900 | www.speakschapel.com A contemporary funeral involves either cremation or burial options and Speaks Chapels is honored to provide these services in our area. Three generations of family owners have been proud to serve the community, while making sure that the main focus of our staff will always be to honor the needs of the families we serve.

With so many funeral homes in the Kansas City area having sold to large outof-town conglomerates, it is important to most families to know that our owners live right here in the area, attend local churches, and are involved in the local community in many ways.

Even in Independence, MO, not all

funeral homes are locally owned. Several well-known area establishments are controlled by out-of-town corporations.

We believe that the needs of the local community are best served by a familyowned firm like ours.

Each of our three convenient locations offer a dignified and serene environment for your service. We have spacious parking lots so we are able to handle any size group.

Our staff has worked hard on developing these guiding principles in how we approach our work. This statement of Values, Mission, Purpose, and Vision helps us focus on what is truly important.

Information obtained from www.speakschapel.com

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY, CRUISE PLANNER & TRAVEL AGENT

MARY HOUSE - CRUISE PLANNERS Independence, Missouri (816) 796-9400 | www.hav2cruise.com Cruise Planners has a tremendous • We accept all major credit cards. reputation for quality, service and • We are experts specializing very competitive pricing for ALL of in reunions, weddings, clubs and your travel needs. Cruise Planners associations. travel advisors will help you discover • We’re destination specialists and exciting adventures around the experienced travelers. world. From cruises to land tours and • We’re your personal advocates completely packaged vacations, we just a phone call away. specialize in all types of travel and • We offer exclusive American will create an unforgettable vacation Express Cardmember benefits. just for you.

• We offer comprehensive travel • We have access to low travel fares protection products to insure your and special amenities on thousands trip. of cruise sailings and tour departures.

Information obtained from www.cruiseplanners.com

SHOPPING BEST ANTIQUE/ VINTAGE STORE

BEST BOOK STORE

BEST CHILDREN’S APPAREL

BEST CRAFT STORE

Barnes & Noble

Wild Child Resale

Hobby Lobby

Honorable Mention: Read it Again Books Half Price Books

Honorable Mention: Carter’s The Children’s Place

Honorable Mention: Michael’s JOANN Fabrics and Crafts

BEST BICYCLE SHOP

BEST CARPET/ FLOORING STORE

BEST CONSIGNMENT SHOP

BEST DECORATIVE ROCK & MULCH SUPPLIER

Bike Stop Bicycle Store

BR Carpet Company

Honorable Mention: Peddlers Bicycle Shop Trek Bicycle Lee’s Summit

Honorable Mention: Rugs Rolls & Remnants The Home Depot

Brass Armadillo Antique Mall Honorable Mention: Rustic Blessings The Porch Swing

Beyond Exchange Honorable Mention: Wild Child Resale ReVive Upscale Resale Clothing

Randy’s Lakeview Nursery & Stone Honorable Mention: Farrand Farms Riverbend Rock and Mulch

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BEST DEPARTMENT STORE

BEST GIFT STORE

Target

Rustic Blessings

Honorable Mention: Kohl’s Macy’s

Honorable Mention: Jackson Avenue Under The Awning

BEST DISCOUNT STORE

BEST GROCERY STORE

T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods

Cosentino’s Price Chopper

Honorable Mention: The Dollar Tree Cargo Largo

Honorable Mention: Hy-Vee Sprouts Farmers Market

BEST ELECTRONICS STORE

BEST GUN SHOP

Best Buy

Hughes Defense

Honorable Mention: Independence Audio-Video Walmart

Honorable Mention: Frontier Justice C. R. Sales Firearms

BEST FARM SUPPLY STORE

BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE

Feldmans Farm & Home Tractor Supply Co

Sprouts Farmers Market

BEST MEAT MARKET/ BUTCHER Nadler’s Meats Honorable Mention: Hy-Vee Meat Market Fareway Meat Market (McGonigle’s) L & C Meat

BEST MEN’S APPAREL STORE Men’s Wearhouse Honorable Mention: Duluth Trading Company Dillard’s

BEST MUSIC STORE Meyer Music Honorable Mention: Guitar Center Music Gear

BEST PLACE TO BUY A MATTRESS

Tied for the Best Honorable Mention: Orscheln Farm & Home

Honorable Mention: Natural Grocers Terra Health & Wellness

BEST FLORIST

BEST HOME DECOR STORE

All A’ Bloom Flowers & Gifts

Rustic Blessings

Honorable Mention: Nebraska Furniture Mart Mattress Firm

Honorable Mention: Holly’s Floral & Gifts Alissa’s Flowers, Fashion & Interiors

Honorable Mention: T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods Hobby Lobby

BEST PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCES

BEST FURNITURE STORE

BEST JEWELRY STORE

Nebraska Furniture Mart

Nebraska Furniture Mart

Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers

Honorable Mention: Crowley Furniture & Mattress Be Here Now

Honorable Mention: Eskew’s Fine Jewelers Then & Now Jewelry

Honorable Mention: Clarks Appliances Best Buy

BEST GARDEN STORE/ NURSERY

BEST LOCAL FARMER’S MARKET

Colonial Gardens

Honorable Mention: Heartland Nursery and Garden Center Ben’s Lawn & Garden Center

Independence Uptown Market

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Hawn Bedding Co

BEST RECORD, CD, DVD STORE 7th Heaven Honorable Mention: Vintage Stock FYE

BEST SHOE STORE DSW Honorable Mention: Famous Footwear Shoe Carnival

BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE Bass Pro Shops Honorable Mention: DICK’S Sporting Goods KAE Custom Coatings

BEST THRIFT STORE Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity ReStore Honorable Mention: Red Racks Thrift Store Hillcrest Thrift Store

BEST WOMEN’S APPAREL STORE Jackson Avenue Honorable Mention: Love The Look Boutique Black Lemon Boutique

BEST WOMEN’S LINGERIE Victoria’s Secret Honorable Mention: Intimate Designs Black Lemon Boutique

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Shopping

Thank you

BEST CARPET/ FLOORING STORE

for voting us #1!

BR CARPET COMPANY 1901 NW Jefferson Street, Blue Springs (816) 224-0777 | www.brcarpet.com

Pictured: Melinda Bowman, owner

BR Carpet is a family owned and Tuftex, Mohawk, Dream Weaver, operated full service flooring store Stanton, Phenix, Masland, Dixie in Blue Springs, Missouri. We sell Home, Kane Carpets, Armstrong, and install carpet, luxury vinyl tile Coretec, Kolay, and Mannington. and plank, ceramic tile and natural Our commercial flooring department stone, prefinished hardwood, vinyl, brings professional, personalized and laminate flooring. Whether service to businesses both large and for your home or business flooring small, and offers a selection from needs, we provide personal, friendly suppliers such as Interface, Tarkett, service and design consultation. Our Queen Commercial, Philadelphia beautiful showroom offers a wide Commercial, Mohawk Commercial, range of selections from a variety Pentz, Shaw Contract, J&J Mills, of manufacturers, including Shaw, Patcraft, and Milliken.

Information obtained from www.brcarpet.com

Flooring for Your

LifeSTYLE 1901 NW Jefferson, Blue Springs, MO 64015 | (816) 224-0777 | www.brcarpet.com

BEST GARDEN STORE/NURSERY

COLONIAL GARDENS

27610 E Wyatt Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 229-1277 | www.colonialgardenskc.com

Fall

IN LOVE WITH COLONIAL GARDENS

From left to right: Alan Platz, Brian Pirtle, Travis Morcha

Colonial Gardens is proud to serve Kansas City’s top pick for quality Blue Springs and Eastern Jackson and variety. We invite you to shop County. We thank our wonderful around, take a class or enjoy the customers for voting us Best Garden atmosphere in the courtyard, there’s Store or Nursery in Eastern Jackson always something to do at Colonial.

County. From pots to plants, trees We are, an experience to inspire. and produce, Colonial Gardens is Information submitted by Colonial Gardens

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Shopping BEST GUN SHOP

HUGHES DEFENSE 1008 W Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 255-9516 | www.hughesdefense.com We started Hughes Defense in items that fit your budget. Our staff 2019, and since our first day in have almost a century of experience business we’ve been bringing the between them all. best selection of products and We offer the following classes: merchandise to our customers. Our • Concealed Carry name has become synonymous with • Beginners Pistol quality throughout the entire Kansas • Ladies Self Defense City area. We do our best to ensure a • Youth Firearms Safety permanent variety of fantastic items, • C.P.R. including Kydex holsters, along with • Beginners Carbine unique limited edition and seasonal • Ladies Beginner Pistol Information obtained from www.hughesdefense.com

BEST JEWELRY STORE

KENNEDY’S CUSTOM JEWELERS 900 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO 816-229-0505 | www.kennedysjewelers.com Kennedy’s Jewelers is family owned and operated by Jim Kennedy and his children Trisha and Aaron. A member of the family or any knowledgeable associate is always available to assist you with anything from a watch battery to the purchase of a large diamond. Our goal is to make every experience with Kennedy’s “Simply Exceptional”.

Kennedy’s has a full line of designer and unique jewelry as well as a large selection of fine quality diamonds in all shapes and sizes. Each diamond is personally hand selected to be the perfect diamond for all of your special occasions.

Information obtained from

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Kennedy’s has a full in store jewelry and watch repair service and custom design department with multiple jewelers and custom designers, a certified gemologist and a trained sales staff.

Kennedy’s boasts 13 custom design awards and 2 state championships to show their fantastic capabilities.

We guarantee your happiness from quality diamonds and jewelry at a great value with great customer service that is “Simply Exceptional”. We want your business not just for today, but for generations. www.kennedysjewelers.com

Shopping BEST THRIFT STORE

TRUMAN HERITAGE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 505 N Dodgion St, Independence, MO 64050 | (816) 886-7374 1219 NW Hwy 7, Blue Springs, MO 64015 | (816) 988-7618 Habitat for Humanity ReStores new homes and run our home repair are discount home improvement and weatherization programs. stores, run by Habitat affiliates, that Shopping at a ReStore is a accept and resell quality new and socially conscious decision, as funds used building materials. ReStores are generated are used for Habitat homedonation driven that fund Habitat’s building projects. Shopping at a local mission.

ReStore is also an environmentally The funds raised by our ReStores in conscious decision, as much of what Independence and Blue Springs goes is sold at ReStores are items that directly to Truman Heritage Habitat would otherwise end up in a landfill. for Humanity and is used to build Information obtained from www.trumanrestore.org

Thank you

BEST LOCAL FARMERS MARKET

for voting us

INDEPENDENCE UPTOWN MARKET 211 West Truman Rd, Independence, Missouri (816) 325-7843 www.indep.us/uptownmarket The Independence Uptown Market is located on the Historic Independence Square at 211 W Truman Rd. In addition to the Farmers Market, held seasonally May - October each Wednesday and Saturday; and the Winter Market, held seasonally December - April the first Saturday of each month, the facility is designed as a mixed use space.

The Independence Uptown Market will accommodate up to 300 participants

when set up for dining and is the perfect venue for many types of private events.

During cold weather months the space is heated for your comfort. The facility is also programmed for special events and a variety of programs opened to the community sponsored by the City of Independence.

Learn more about this and other upcoming events at the Market at the Independence Uptown Market Facebook page.

Information obtained from www.indep.us/uptownmarket

211 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO Business Office: (816) 325-7843

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THANK YOU! YOUR SUPPORT OF LOCAL BUSINESSES ALLOWS US TO REINVEST INTO JACKSON COUNTY

www.ContinentalSiding.com // 1.800.533.3880

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