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Andrew L. Moyes, MD

Thanks for a great year at our new location, 5151 NW 81st Street, KC MO! Specializing in the treatment of disease and surgery of the eye

Located at 5151 NW 88th Street Kansas City, MO just off Highway 152 and Green Hills Road. 75070331

Thank you for voting us BEST of the Northland! Community Amenities • • • • • • • • •

Basketball Court Sand Volleyball Court Nearby Walking/Biking Trail Newly Renovated Business Center Clubhouse Open 7 Days a Week Rentable Fully Furnished Event Room Fitness Center High Speed Internet Pool

• Public Transportation • 2 Tennis Courts • Resident Portal with Online Bill Pay and Maintenance Request Options • Professionally Managed Community • 24/7 Emergency Maintenance

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Apartment Amenities • • • • • • • •

Air Conditioner Cable Ready Ceiling Fan Dishwasher Fireplace* High/Vaulted Ceilings* Spacious Large Closets Microwave

• Patio/Balcony • Storage Closet on Patios • Energy Efficient Washer/Dryer *in select units

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It’s always nice to share good news, and the 48 pages in your hands are packed with it in shades of gold, silver and bronze. This year’s winners of the Best of the Northland — all 450 — have once again been chosen by write-in ballot. For the past 26 years, we have given our readers north of the river the opportunity to weigh in on their favorite retailers, service and care providers, entertainment venues and more. And once again it’s our pleasure to be the bearers of good news. Congratulations to the 2016 Best of the Northland winners! A special “thank you” goes out to everyone who took the time to vote and highlight the best of what the Northland has to offer. Food & Drink: 6 Retail: 14 Schools:27 Real Estate: 29 Medical: 31 Automotive: 35 Sports & Entertainment: 37 People & Places: 41

Thank You for Voting Us Best of the Northland

Thank You For Voting Us Best of the Northland 2016 2016

4 Years in a Row!!!

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Thank you for voting us 2016 Best of the Northland

Best Senior Retirement Living • Best Assisted Living Complex We opened our Briarcliff community two years ago, and have broken ground to expand our beautiful retirement community with a full continuum of care by the end of 2017. Call us to find out how to make the rest of your life the best of your life!

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www.mccriteplaza.com

816-888-7930

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Food & Drink

Family Restaurant

Breakfast Restaurant

Deli/Sandwich Shop

Pizza Place

Hamburger Joint

Corner Café

Kate’s Kitchen

Subway

Pizza Shoppe

LC’s Hamburgers

thecornercafe.com

8002 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone 436-7200 kateskitchenkc.com

subway.com

pizzashoppe.com

JJ’S Homestead Homestyle Family Restaurant

Corner Café

Jimmy John’s

Nicky’s Pizza

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

KoZak’s Laketown Grill

Ginger Sue’s

Panera Bread

Minsky’s Pizza

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Thanks for Voting for Mosaic Life Care

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Mosaic Life Care would like to extend a very heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who voted for us in the Best of the Northland Awards.

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For the second year in a row, it’s time to celebrate! KCB Bank is proud to be named one of the best in the Northland. Thank you for your support.

We are also grateful to our employees for their dedication to providing consistent, quality care to our patients and communities. You help make Mosaic Life Care better each and every day.

myMosaicLifeCare.org

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612 NW Prairie View Road, Kansas City 741-6027 facebook.com/LCs-Hamburgers-Etc

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Gladstone Hy-Vee 7117 N. Prospect Ave.

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Liberty Hy-Vee 109 N. Blue Jay Dr.

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Best of the Northland 2016

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Food & Drink

Fast Food

Barbecue Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant

Steak House

Chicken Restaurant

Sonic Drive-In

Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

Red Lobster

Texas Roadhouse

Stroud’s Oak Ridge Manor

sonicdrivein.com

smokehousebbq.com

405 NW Barry Road, Kansas City 468-6116 redlobster.com

168 N. Stewart Road, Liberty 781-9899 texasroadhouse.com

5410 NE Oak Ridge Drive, Kansas City 454-9600 stroudsnorth.com

Arby’s

Wabash BBQ

Bonefish Grill

LongHorn Steakhouse

Chick-fil-A

Longboards Wraps & Bowls

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

The Fish Market

Hereford House

KFC

2016

Donita & Doug Hunt Thank You for Your Honor of

We at McKnight Eye Centers would like to thank you so much for voting us Best of the Northland again. We are proud and humbled! We strive to treat our patients like family!

McKnight

Best of the Northland 2016

Our quality, service oriented agency looks forward to helping families like yours protect the things that are important – your family, home, auto’s and more. We can also help you prepare a strategy to achieve your financial goals.

816-587-5000

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7501 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64153 Location- I-29/ Tiffany Springs Exit

Eye Centers

515 N. State Route 291, Liberty MO 816-781-2900 • www.mcknighteyecenters.com 75070993

THANK YOU for supporting Senior Star and inspiring people to embrace senior living.

Innovative Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Support in Kansas City We are honored to serve you and to be named one of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best of the Northlandâ&#x20AC;? businesses. We will continue to offer World Class Service paired with our warm and friendly community.

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Food & Drink

Asian Restaurant

Indian Restaurant

Italian Restaurant

Mexican Restaurant

Hunan Garden — Kearney

Seva Cuisine of India

Gino’s Italian Cuisine

635 Highway 92, Kearney 628-6938

8674 NE Flintlock Road, Kansas City 407-9700 sevacusineofindia.com

123 E. Washington St., Kearney 903-4466 ginositaliancuisine.com

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant — Kearney & Smithville

Tasty Thai

Swagat Fine Indian Cuisine

Chinese Garden Restaurant

Korma Sutra

Buffet

Golden Corral

lafuentemexrest.com

8800 NW Skyview Ave., Kansas City 505-0300 goldencorral.com

Cascone’s Italian Restaurant

Rancho Grande Cantina

Joy Wok

Olive Garden

Mi Ranchito

Seva Cuisine of India

8504 N. Church Road Kansas City, MO 64157 816-415-3733

www.salonoasisanddayspa.com Mon, Fri, Sat 9am-5pm Tue, Wed, Thu 9am-9pm Sunday Closed

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Best Day Spa

in the Northland 2009-2016 Please present this ad for 2016

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2016

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Food & Drink

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Doughnut Shop

Ice Cream/ Frozen Custard

Candy/ Confections

Bakery

SmallCakes Cupcakery — Burlington Creek

Slivinskis’ Bakery

Sheridan’s Frozen Custard

Classy Chocolate

6127 NW 63rd Terrace, Kansas City 505-1777 smallcakeskcn.com

196 Highway 92, Kearney 903-2245 facebook.com/BetterBatter

sheridansfrozencustard.com

18 W. Kansas St., Liberty 781-2260 classychocolate.com

Sharin’ Sweets

LaMar’s Donuts

ACES Cake Shop & Baker’s Supply

Culver’s

Sharin’ Sweets

ACES Cake Shop & Baker’s Supply

Donut King

The French Bee Bakery

Dairy Queen

Funky Monkey Corn Co.

Cupcakes

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to all our valued customers for voting us

Best of the Northland for 2016

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Food & Drink

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Coffee Shop

Sports Bar

Liquor Store

Farmers Market

MoJo’s Coffeehouse

The Landing Eatery & Pub

Party Place Liquors

Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers’ Market

100 E. Sixth St., Suite 3, Kearney 902-6656 facebook.com/mojoscoffee

1189 W. Kansas St., Liberty 792-5230 landingeateryandpub.com

Parkville Coffee

Stables Grill

Riverside Red X

Kearney Farmers Market

Starbucks Coffee Co.

Conrad’s Restaurant & Alehouse

Y Liquor & Cigar

Parkville Farmer’s Market

101 Highway 92, Kearney 903-6969 facebook.com/Party-Place-Liquors

111 N. Water St., Liberty 781-3575 historicdowntownliberty.org/farmers-market

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Plumbing Company

Roofing Company

Home Exteriors Co.

Appliance Store

Massage Therapy

Liberty Plumbing Heating & AC

Rooftop Renovations

Kent Mohler Exteriors

Lowe’s

Serenity On The Square

604 S. Leonard St., Liberty 781-1469

Platte City 431-2288

100 E. Sixth St., Kearney 628-4049 kmexteriors.com

lowes.com

14 E. Franklin St., Liberty 792-5454 serenityonthesquareliberty.com

Hampton Plumbing

Owen Homes

WeatherGuard Roofing

Pence’s HVAC & Appliances

All About You Therapeutic Massage

Taylor Plumbing Services

Ameristar Roofing & Restoration

Sears

Four Points Therapy

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“Thank You” to everyone who voted us BEST BREAKFAST & FAMILY RESTAURANT in the Northland

Congrats Shay Rodenberg - Best Server in the Northland

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YO U R H O M E TOW N D E A L E R

THANK YOU for voting TDR the Best Used Vehicle Dealership in the Northland! We are honored to be named one of the BEST Northland businesses, for three straight years!

TDRAutoPlaza.com MONDAY-THURSDAY 9 TO 8 • FRIDAY 9 TO 6 • SATURDAY 9 TO 5

877.612.2518 801 Country Ave. • Kearney, MO 64060

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Retail

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Natural/Organic Products

Lawn Service

Carpet Cleaner

Grocery Store

Convenience Store

Sprouts Farmers Market

Patton Lawn Service

Xtreme Steam

Hy-Vee

QuikTrip

888-577-7688 sprouts.com

1900 Parkside Drive, Liberty 429-8100

5907 NW Harris Drive, Kansas City 741-8579

hy-vee.com

quiktrip.com

Breathe Deep

Derek’s Lawn Care

Pratt Carpet Cleaning

Price Chopper

Pour Boys

Naturally Yours

Winkler’s Lawn Care & Landscape

Steamatic

Sprouts Farmers Market

Casey’s General Store

Thanks Northland for voting

Olympus Custom Homes

THANKS FOR VOTING

Best Home Builder! 2016

ONE OF THE BEST LIQUOR STORES OF THE NORTHLAND

2016

816-781-3357

346 S. 291 HWY., LIBERTY, MO. 64068 (816) 781-9442 • yliquor@att.net

info@olympuscustomhomes.com

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Thank you Northland for voting

Deborah B. Ohlhausen, M.D.* Best Dermatologist *Board Certified

Jennifer Schumacher, AuD Best Audiologist

We are a multi-specialty practice with ENT and Dermatology. Audiology Services include: Hearing evaluations, assisted listening devices, hearing aids, pediatric audiology services

ENT services include: Sinus Disorders, Ear, Balance & Hearing Disorders, Snoring and Sleep Disorders, Reflux Management, Thyroid Disorders, Pediatric ENT, Neck Masses, Hoarseness and Voice Disorders, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Jennifer Schumacher, AuD Audiologist

Eric C. Christensen, M.D.* American Board of Otolaryngology

Erika Ward, AuD Audiologist

Avon C. Coffman, D.O.* American Board of Otolaryngology American Osteopathic Board of Otorhinolaryngology

Brian M. Hendricks, D.O.* American Osteopathic Board of Otorhinolaryngology

Our practice also offers Dermatology, Skin Renewal services, and Tattoo Removal. Colleen M. Reisz, M.D.* American Board of Dermatology

Deborah B. Ohlhausen, M.D.* American Board of Dermatology

Jill S. Wallace, M.D.* American Board of Dermatology

Joseph Brant Schneider, D.O.* American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology

Frank C. Koranda, M.D., M.B.A.* American Board of Otolaryngology American Board of Dermatology

Kristin Sands, P.A.-C

Midwest

Lisa Orrick, P.A.-C

Medical Specialists, PA Creekwood Medical Building · 5330 N. Oak Trafficway, Suite 201 · Kansas City, MO 64118 · (816) 454-0666 Seaport Complex/Mariner Building · 123 Westwoods Drive · Liberty, MO 64068 · (816) 883-2965

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816-454-0666 • Office hours: Mon-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • www.midwestmedicalspecialists.com

Retail

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Home Nursery/ Improvement Garden Center

Antique Store

Interior Design

Furniture Store

Lowe’s

Penrod’s Greenhouse

Hopshop Antiques

DC Designs

Crowley Furniture

lowes.com

14820 Jesse James Farm Road, Kearney

628-6011 penrodsgreenhouse.com

313 Main St., Platte City 431-0311 hopshopantiques.com

6307 N. Strathbury Ave., Kansas City 645-4875

200 N. Highway 291, Liberty 781-8002 crowleyfurniture.com

Kent Mohler Exteriors

Family Tree Nursery

Bradford’s Antiques

Three Gables Décor

Cheapo Depo

Johnson’s Construction Co.

Full Features Nursery & Landscape Center

Opal Iris

Pier 1 Imports

Nell Hill’s

Thank You

Proud to show our appreciation to the

to everyone who voted Dr. Snyder and Dr. Niemann as Best in the Northland

Northland! Jim Smith

Financial Advisor

Straight talk

from someone who knows you Sound financial advice means only making recommendations that line up with your goals and risk tolerance.

951 W. Liberty Dr. Liberty, MO 64068 816-781-3809

Ryan R. Snyder, M.D.

Liberty Orthopedics

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

2521 Glenn Hendren Dr. Ste. 204 Liberty, MO 64068 www.libertyorthopedics.com

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Thoughtful guidance: It’s how we make sense of investing.

Joshua Niemann, M.D.

816.781.6066

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Retail

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Men’s Women’s Children’s Clothing Store Clothing Store Clothing Store

Thrift Store

Consignment Store

Brant’s Clothing

Bee Hive Salon & Boutique

Payton’s Closet

The ReSale Shop

My Best Friend’s Closet

15 E. Kansas St., Liberty 781-6234 brantsclothing.com

350 N. Highway 291, Liberty 781-3699 facebook.com/BeehiveSalonBoutique

10 N. Main St., Liberty 792-2489 facebook.com/Paytons-Closet

6601 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone 455-4485 alkc.org/resaleshop.aspx

347 NW Barry Road, Kansas City 436-0377 mybestfriendsclosetliberty.com

Kohl’s

Savers

Ditto

Joseph A. Bank Clothiers

More Excuses Plus Sized Boutique

The Children’s Place

Hillcrest Hope

Kids Closet

Thank You for Voting Cosentino’s Price Chopper the BEST GROCERY STORE in the Northland!

GO KEARNEY BULLDOGS! Congratulations to these Kearney School District teachers and coaches for being named the Best in the Northland! Thank you for always Pursing Excellence Today for Tomorrow!

2016

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Teachers: Elizabeth Harrahill, Eric Todd, Katie Hoy Coaches: Greg Jones, Mindy Gray From the staff of Kearney School District

Discover Why 15,000 Kansas City Moms Have Chosen Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry and Experience the Burleson Difference for Your Family • • • • • •

Braces or Invisalign Without Missing Work or School, Guaranteed. Today’s Finest Technology with Gentle, Caring Professionals Hassle-Free with the Burleson Lifetime Satisfaction Guarantee® More Late Evening and Weekend Hours than Any Other Orthodontist in Kansas City Comprehensive Pediatric Dental Care in Four Convenient Locations Trust Your Child’s Smile to the Specialists at Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry There’s a reason why Burleson Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry is one of the fastestgrowing specialty practices in North America. Twice named the “Best of the Northland” and a four-time back-to-back award winner in America’s Top Dentists as voted on by their dental peers in 435 South Magazine, the specialists at Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry understand how to make you and your family smile. The area’s only pediatric dental and orthodontic specialty practice that has worked with the prestigious Disney Institute and The Ritz Carlton Center for Leadership, the Smile Specialists at Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry understand what it means to serve and precisely how to maintain a 98.3% satisfaction rating, placing it among the ranks of Google, Apple, Costco and Harley Davidson in customer-service satisfaction rankings. With over 15,000 satisﬁed patients in the Kansas City area alone, isn’t it time you experienced the Burleson Difference? Reserve your new patient consultation, where you will meet with a friendly smile support specialist, so that you will know exactly what’s recommended and when to start a brand new smile for you or your child, before you ever spend a penny. Now accepting new patients for a limited time, please call (816) 533-7566 today to see if you qualify for a Simply Spectacular Smile® at Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry.

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Retail

Gift/Card Shop

Music Store

Dry Cleaner

Bed & Breakfast

Hardware Store

Kirlin’s Hallmark Shop (Formerly Betty’s)

Palen Music Center

Pride Cleaners

Stone-Yancey House

Westlake Ace Hardware

8500 Church Road, Suite 4, Kansas City

407-9885 kirlins.com

112 N. Water St., Liberty 792-8301 palenmusic.com

442-8555 pridecleaners.com

421 N. Lightburne St., Liberty 415-0066 stoneyanceyhouse.com

800-848-4307 westlakehardware.com

Amy’s Hallmark Shop

Meyer Music

Foster’s Cleaners

Main Street Inn

Nuts and Bolts

Breathe Deep

Best Buy

Gene’s Cleaners

Laurel Brooke Bed & Breakfast

Lowe’s

! AGAIN

Thank you for voting us one of the

BEST CUPCAKES

Thank you for voting KME

in the Northland

“Best of the Northland” in

Home Exteriors Home Improvement

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016

816.628.4049

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Thank You for Voting Us One of the Best Hamburger Joints in the Northland!

Thank You...

“...to all our clients & everyone who has trusted us and who has helped make us a success in the Northland since 2002. We will be here as long as you want us here.”

FIVE GUYS

BURGERS and FRIES

Randy, Kristy, Ashley, Tricia, Mary Ann, Cristen, Daniele, Deb and Liz, Your No Worries Pet Care Team

118 N. Consitor, Liberty, MO 64068

No Worries Pet Care ~ 816-415-9267

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2016

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2016 WINNER

BEST COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY IN THE NORTHLAND

Thank you to the northland community for voting Park University Best of the Northland!

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Best of the Northland 2016

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Jewelry Store

Florist Shop

Heating & Cooling Co.

Barber Shop

Nail Salon

Meierotto Jewelers

Bea’s Flowers & Gifts

A&R Comfort Heating & Cooling

Darrell’s Washington Street Style Shop

Maysy’s Nail and Spa

4311 NE Vivion Road, Kansas City 453-1111 mjewelry.com

100 W. Washington St., Kearney 628-6811 beasflowers.com

6909 NW 76th Place, Kansas City 721-3883 arcomfortair.com

105 E. Washington St., Kearney 628-4711 facebook.com/darrellsstyleshop/

429-7970 or 326-8880 maysysnailandspa.com

Balano Fine Jewelry

D’Agee & Co. Florist

Hale’s Heating & Cooling

Dennis Snapp Ben Bolt Barber Shop

X O Nail

Whiteside Jewelry

Gladstone Flowers

Pence Heating & Cooling

Hess Style Shop

Nail Envogue

Thank you for voting!

breathe

A boutique & yoga studio...naturally!

Thank You Fans for Voting Us Best of the Northland! 75071204

10350 NE Cookingham Drive; KCMO 64157 www.dairyqueen.com

WINNER IN:

• Best Yoga Studio • Best Kept Secret • Best Boutique • Best Live Music • Best Natural & • Best Gift/Card Organic Products Shop 108 W. WASHINGTON ST. • KEARNEY. MO 64060 • 816.635.3435

2016 75071395

Thank you for voting Advantage Martial Arts

BEST OF THE NORTHLAND

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Retail

Hair Salon

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Pool & Spa Company

Bank

Credit Union

Computer Repair

Salon Oasis & Day Spa

Hot Spot Pools, Hot Tubs & BBQ

BankLiberty

CommunityAmerica Credit Union

Northland Computer

8504 N. Church Road, Kansas City 415-3733 salonoasisanddayspa.com

2101 Kara Court, Liberty 781-8884 libertyhottub.com

407-9200 banklibertykc.com

800-892-7957 communityamerica.com

66 U.S. Highway 69, Kansas City 452-0350 northkcpc.com

Total E Clips Salon & Restore Day Spa

Pepper’s Pool & Spa

KCB Bank

Mazuma Credit Union

Houston Computers

Hair Connection of Liberty

Northland Pool Management Co.

Kearney Trust Co.

Northland Teachers Community Credit Union

Montechna Computer Services

Thank you for voting

Voted Best of the Northland 2016 Best Indian Food Restaurant

FOR SAVERS AS THE

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Kansas City North: 2251 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64154, (816) 436-0411 Liberty: 300 S State Route 291, Liberty, MO 64068, (816) 792-4477

Lunch Buffet 7 days a week

LUNCH

DINNER

Mon - Fri – 11:00 - 2:30 Sat - Sun – 11:00 - 3:00

Sun – 5:00 - 9:30 Mon - Sat – 5:00 - 10:00

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Swagat means “Respectfully Welcome” in Indian culture. We welcome you to our elegant atmosphere, where you can relax and enjoy mouth-watering dishes from Northern India’s vast range of regional cuisines. Our goal is to provide a dining experience that satisfies all of your senses — taste, sounds, and sights — plus unparalleled service.

2016

In Zona Rosa

7407 NW 87th St., Kansas City, MO 64153

Retail

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Tattoo Parlor

Pet Store

Boutique

Pet Resort/ Sitter

Revelation Tattoo

Serendipity Boutique & Day Spa

PetSmart

No Worries Pet Care

7208 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City 420-0987 revelationtattookc.com

1516 NE 96th St., Liberty 781-7677 serendipityboutiquespa.com

888-839-9638 petsmart.com

7203 N. Farley Ave., Kansas City 415-9267 noworriespetcare.net

Illustrated Man Tattoo Studio

Breathe Deep

Petco

Long Veterinary Clinic

A1 Tattoo Co.

More Excuses Plus Sized Boutique

Miles of Exotics

Pete and Mac’s Pet Resorts

“Thanks for Voting Us Best Lawn Service Company in the Northland”

Thank You for Voting Us the

Best of Northland!

Mowing • Lawn Renovations Licensed • Insured • Fertilizing Snow Removal • Free Estimates

2016

816-429-8100

A MONTH.

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Best Family Restaurant & Best Server- Wendy

CVS

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(816) 420-0700 OPEN

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470 NE Barry Rd Kansas City, MO 64155

470 NE Barry Rd Kansas City, MO

NE Barry Rd

607 W. 92 Hwy., Kearney, MO 64060

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N Oak Traﬃcway

Thank you for Voting JJ’s Homestead

ek ends 7AM –

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Schools

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Parochial/ Private School

Teacher Grades K-6

Teacher Grades 7-12

Coach

Oakhill Day School

Stacy Skinrood

Bell Prairie Elementary School

Lori Dameron Oak Park High School

Chad Frigon — Football Liberty High School

7019 N. Cherry St., Gladstone 436-6228 Oakhilldayschool.org

North Kansas City Schools nkcschools.org

Liberty Public Schools liberty.k12.mo.us

Northland Christian School

Katie Hoy Dogwood Elementary School, Kearney

Carrie Sparks Discovery Middle School, Liberty

Travis Manroe Wrestling, Winnetonka High School

St. James Catholic School

Elizabeth Harrahill Southview Elementary School, Kearney

Eric Todd Kearney Junior High School, Kearney

Mindy Gray - Girls Basketball, Kearney High School Greg Jones - Football, Kearney High School

When you do something right 15 times, it’s a tradition. Thank you for making us 15 time winners of Ford’s prestigious President’s Award.

2016

TWO NORTHLAND LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

I-29 & Barry Rd. • KC North • 816.505.1818

I-29 & 92 Hwy • Platte City, MO • 816.858.3777

Visit our website: www.thoroughbredford.com

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Schools

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University/ College

Online College

Preschool/ Day Care

Park University

Liberty Montessori Center

Mathnasium

8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville 741-200 park.edu

1004 Middlebrook Drive, Liberty 781-6295 libertymontessoricenter.com

249 W. Mill St., No. 102, Liberty 415-9393 mathnasium.com

William Jewell College

Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods

Creative Kids Learning Center

The Tutoring Center

Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods

Walden University

Guardian Angel Care Center

Sylvan Learning

We’d Like to Thank You for Voting Us the Best Furniture Store nd. in the Northland.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING RONALD C. MULLENNIX BEST OF THE NORTHLAND AGAIN Areas of Practice Estate Planning, Business Law, Real Estate, Probate & Trust Administration

2016

It has been our privilege to serve you for over 61 years. —Beth, Greg & Laura Crowley

Ronald C. Mullennix Attorney at Law

Kansas City’s family owned furniture store for over 61 years

Law Offices

Withers, Brant, Igoe & Mullennix P.C.

At Highways 291 & 152 in Liberty

75071995

Educational Consulting/Tutoring

Serving Liberty and the Northland 2 South Main Street | Liberty MO 64068 (816) 883-2613 | rmullennix@withersbrant.com

781-8002

www.crowleyfurniture.com 75072051

Real Estate

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Real Estate Agency

Home Builder

New Home Subdivision

Paul Skehen RE/MAX Revolution

RE/MAX Revolution

Olympus Custom Homes

Staley Farms

2850 NE Kendallwood Parkway, Kansas City 455-8600 paulskehen.remax-midstates.com

2850 NE Kendallwood Parkway, Kansas City 455-8600 movin-on-up.net

1611 Ashton Circle, Liberty 781-3357 olympuscustomhomes.com

2816 NE 102nd Terrace, Kansas City 304-5525 staleyfarmshomes.com

Brian Hill Keller Williams

The Rucker Group RE/MAX 1st Choice

Owen Homes

Copper Leaf

Sandi Schmude RE/MAX Innovations

RE/MAX Advantage

Hedrick Construction Co.

Urban North

Realtor

Thank You

for voting us Best of the Northland!

Liberty Plumbing, Heating, & AC LLC is a fourth generation family owned and operated business serving the Liberty area for over 90 years. - Richie & Mary Robinson, and Shaun Robinson

75070862

• Certified Trane Dealer • Trane Furnaces and AC • Heat Pumps • Hydronic Heat • Zoning systems • Air Purifiers

• Humidifiers • Garbage Disposals • Tank and Tankless Water Heaters • Bathroom Remodel • Backflow Testing

Liberty Plumbing, Heating, & AC LLC (816) 781-1469

Real Estate

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Mortgage Company

Apartment Complex

Assisted Living Complex

Retirement Community

Wells Fargo

Colonial Square Homes

The Gardens at Barry Road

Westbrook Care Center

9572 N. McGee St., Kansas City 420-5510 wfhm.com

2110 NE Parvin Road, Kansas City 452-6664 colonialsquarehomes.com

8300 NW Barry Road, Kansas City 584-3200 bethesdaseniorliving.com

401 Platte-Clay Way, Kearney 628-2222 westbrookcarecenter.com

Cornerstone Mortgage

The Ethans Apartments

Westbrook Care Center

Senior Star at Wexford Place

RedRock Mortgage

Carrington Place at Shoal Creek

McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff

for your

Vote!

2016

Prov Providing P roviiid idin ing expert electrical service year after year.

75070136

(816)

532-4441

Thank you for voting for me “One of the Best Pediatricians in the Northland” 2016

Dr. Susan Storm

8781 n. platte purchase drive

loving-care for kids BIG and small 75071919

kansas city, mo 64155 tel 816.587.3200 fax 816.587.7644 www.pediatriccarenorth.com

75070346

Thank You!

For voting Oakhill Day School Best of the Northland! Oakhill Day School’s small and individualized learning environment offers a unique educational experience to students in Toddler (age 2) through Eighth Grade. Opening fall 2016! Our newly reconstructed South Campus location at 6910 North Holmes in the heart of Gladstone is 22,000 square feet of state of the art technology and contemporary classroom and collaboration spaces designed to challenge and prepare Fourth through Eighth Grade students for high school and beyond. NOW ENROLLING! Call 816.436.6228 to plan a visit | oakhilldayschool.org 75071925

Medical

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Hospital

Medical Clinic

Family Physician

OB/GYN

Chiropractor

Liberty Hospital

The Liberty Clinic

Dr. James Marx

Dr. Ward Ohlhausen

Dr. Bruce Rippee

Meritas Health Vivion

Northland Obstetrics & Gynecology

Chiropractic Life Center

2525 Glenn Hendren Drive, Liberty 781-7200 libertyhospital.org

2609 Glenn Hendren Drive, Liberty 781-7730 libertyhospital.org

2000 NE Vivion Road, Suite 100, Kansas City

453-1314 meritashealth.com

781-7820 northlandobgyn.com

North Kansas City Hospital

Mosaic Life Care

Dr. Jay Kimball Meritas Health Park Plaza

Dr. Mary Clare Reardon Northland Obstetrics & Gynecology

Dr. Don Knudson Knudson Chiropractic

Saint Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Hospital

Meritas Health Vivion

Dr. Robert Dattilio Creekwood Family Care

Dr. Kent Tegeler Northland Obstetrics & Gynecology

Dr. Mark Strathman Kearney Family Chiropractic Center

305 NW Englewood Ct., No. 200, Gladstone

454-5433 chirolifekc.com

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Medical

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Optometrist

Dentist

Dr. Glen Pate

Dr. Robert G. Marx

Discover Vision Centers

Pediatric Dentist

Orthodontics

Eye Surgeon

Dr. Louis Pollina

Dr. Steven Billings

Dr. Scott McKnight

Marx Dental

Dentistry for Children

478-1230 discovervision.com

5708 N. Broadway St., Gladstone 452-2000 marxdental.com

548-3400 kidsdentistkc.com

Dr. Ann C. Waterman Liberty Optometric Office

Dr. Gerald Feldhaus Feldhaus Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Dustin Burleson Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Barry Bowles Kearney Vision Care

Dr. Guerschon de Laurent Kansas City Dental

Dr. David Ruder Healthy Smile Dental Center

9401 N, Oak Trafficway, Suite 200, Kansas City

Braces By Billings

McKnight Eye Centers

8600 Tom Watson Pkwy., Parkville 741-9007 bracesbybillings.com

515 Missouri Highway 291, Liberty 781-2900 mcknighteyecenters.com

Dr. Ashlee Weber Weber Orthodontics

Dr. Susan Carney Northland Eye Specialists

Dr. Dustin Burleson Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Andrew Moyes Moyes Eye Center

IBSEN DANCE THEATRE

Thank you for voting us one of the

School of Performing Arts

BEST IN THE NORTHLAND! Celebrating 13 years!

2016

816-436-7277 OR 816-436-8885

210 N. Jesse James Rd., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 (816) 630-4600

Go to ibsendance.net to see what makes Ibsen so special

SLIVINSKIS’ BAKERY

would like to thank all of our loyal customers for voting us

from

THE

COMMUNITY

SINCE

(RIGHT OFF NORTH OAK BEHIND McDONALDS)

www.ibsendance.net

Thank YouLiberty’s Florist SERVING

two great locations

7221 N OAK TRFWY & 9550 N MCGEE

75072069

1964

on the historic Liberty Square 18 East Franklin, Liberty, MO 64068 816.781.4707 • www.dageeflorist.com

in the Northland

“A Florist Who Cares!”

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BEST BAKERY BEST DONUTS 75071852

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Flexible Stafﬁng of Clay County, LLC

Thank you for voting us Best Dance Studio in the Northland for the past 5 years!

2016

in the Northland

NW Corner of MO Highways 33 & 92 Kearney, MO 64060 • 816-903-2245 Open: 5am-1pm Tuesday- Sunday

Medical Pediatrician

Podiatrist

Dr. John Hertenstein

Dr. James Good

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Cardiologist Dermatologist

In-home Care

Dr. Dwarak Soundarraj

Dr. Brian Matthys

Preferred Care at Home of Greater Kansas City 7320 NE 84th Terrace, Kansas City 718-5007 preferhome.com

9051 NE 81st Terrace, Suite 100, Kansas City

Mid-America Foot & Ankle Specialists

Liberty Cardiovascular Specialists 2521 Glenn Hendren Drive, Suite 306, Liberty

1805 NW Platte Road, Suite 120, Riverside

792-1170 healthcareforchildrenkc.com

453-5161 midfoot.com

407-5430 libertyhospital.org

399-4470 sunflowerdermatology.com

Dr. Robin Morris The Liberty Clinic

Dr. Kori H. Taylor Family Foot Docs

Dr. Anthony J. Hart St. Luke’s Health System

Dr. Deborah Ohlhausen Midwest Medical Specialists

Home Instead Senior Care

Dr. Susan Storm Pediatric Care North

Dr. Thomas C. Boldry Comprehensive Foot Centers

Dr. Demetrios Maragos Liberty Cardiovascular Specialists

Dr. Christopher Rouse Northland Dermatology

Focus Healthcare Solutions

Health Care for Children

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Sunflower Dermatology & Medical Day Spa

Medical

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Sports Medicine

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapy

Urgent Care

Orthopedic Physician

Liberty Hospital Sports Medicine

The Kearney Clinic

Chris Scott

Liberty Hospital Sports Medicine

The Urgency Room

Dr. Joshua Niemann

398 N. Blue Jay Drive, Liberty 407-2315 libertyhospital.org

305 Platte-Clay Way, Kearney 628-4409 libertyhospital.org

398 N. Blue Jay Drive, Liberty 407-2315 libertyhospital.org

1860 N. Church Road, Liberty 415-2828 tur.nextcare.com

Doctors Building, Liberty Hospital Campus, 2521 Glenn Hendren Drive, Suite 204, Liberty 781-6066

ARC Physical Therapy+

Michael Best Pinnacle Therapy Services

Pinnacle Therapy Services

Mosaic Life Care

Dr. Ryan Snyder Liberty Orthopedics

Northland Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services

Frank Ferrantelle - Northland Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services

SERC Physical Therapy

Children’s Mercy Northland

Dr. Robert Paul Orthopedic Surgeons Inc.

We would like to thank everyone that voted us Best of the Northland for Best Italian Restaurant.

Liberty Orthopedics

Thank you for voting

Tu-Th 11 am - 9 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm

Pizza Served After 4 pm, All Day Saturday

816-903-GINO (4466)

ITALIAN CUISINE

123 E. WASHINGTON ST., KEARNEY

WWW.GINOSITALIANCUISINE.COM 75072022

BEST OF THE NORTHLAND IN SPORTS MEDICINE 527 N State Route 291, Ste A Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 792-0849 • www.arcpt.com

2016 75072035

We’d Like to Thank You for Voting Us the Best Nails & Spa Salon in the Northland

Thanks for voting us one of the BEST of the Northland in 2 categories! BEST THRIFT STORE GOLD! THE ReSALE SHOP 6601 N. Oak Trafficway 816-455-4485

Celebrating 10 Great Years New Set

Pink & White

Manicure & Pedicure

Eyebrow

Expires 10-31-16

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BEST CHARITY Assistance League of Kansas City

8644 NE Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO 64157 (816) 415-1717 • (816) 415-4114

www.alkc.org

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Medical/Automotive Audiologist

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Aesthetic Medicine

New Vehicle Dealership

Used Vehicle Dealership

Motorcycle/ ATV Dealer

Midwest Medical Specialists

Four Points Therapy

Marlene Ollier

Gary Crossley Ford

Northtowne Lincoln

Advantage PowerSports

124 Westwoods Drive, Liberty 883-2965 midwestmedicalspecialists.com

6447 N. Cosby Ave., Kansas City 688-7592 fourpointstherapy.com

8050 N Church Road, Kansas City 781-4844 garycrossleyford.com

21 NE Vivion Road, Kansas City 453-2710 northtownelincoln.com

6401 NW Barry Road, Kansas City 421-1515 advantagepowersports.com

Dr. Lainey Lake Associated Audiologists

Dr. Frederick Thompson Genesis Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa

Van Chevrolet

TDR Auto Plaza

LCC Powersports (Liberty Cycle Center)

Dr. Laura Campos Professional Hearing Center

Angie Totten Aesthetica

Thoroughbred Ford

Gary Crossley Ford

Worth Harley-Davidson

Dr. Jennifer Schumacher

PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS

“BEST”

OF THE NORTHLAND Thank you for recognizing Dr. Glen Pate and the Northland office Thank you for recognizing Dr. Glen Pate and the Northland oﬃce! as Best in the Northland in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016

2016

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Automotive

Tire Dealer

Repair Shop

Auto Body/ Collision Repair

Oil/ Lube Shop

Car Wash

Discount Tire

Curt’s Automotive & Welding

CARSTAR

Kwik Lube & Car Wash

Green Lantern Car Wash

discounttire.com

7010 N. Locust St., Gladstone 436-3311 curtsautomotive.com

carstar.com

Kearney - 635-6369 Platte City - 431-5825

220 N. Church Road, Liberty 407-7195 greenlanterncarwash.com

Goodyear Barry Road Service Center

Goodmans Auto Repair

Northstar Auto Body

Jiffy Lube

American Pride

NTB

Al’s Repair

Precision Collision Center

Smart Car Tire & Auto

The Better Wash

Voted Best Yoga in Northland 2015-2016

THANK YOU

to all my wonderful patients wo ffor voting me The BE BEST PODIATRIST in the Northland!

Real People Real Yoga

2016

Real Results

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Thank you for this honor!

6 E 1st St , Parkville, MO 64152 • www.OmPranaYoga.com

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2016

James J. Good DPM. FACFAS Jam

ur Moving to o n, o ti a c lo new August 2016 Rd., en Hills 8670 N. Gre 4 KCMO 6415

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Gladstone, 2800 NE 60th St. Liberty, 550 Rush Creek Pkwy Li

(816) 453-5161

75072053

Automotive/Sports & Entertainment

Auto Customization

Auto Tinting

Auto Detailing

Gym/Workout Facility

Bowling

KC Customs Trucks & Accessories

KC Tint Works

Wicklunds CARSTAR

Planet Fitness

Retro Bowl

carstar.com/store/wicklunds-carstarcollision-ctr-liberty-missouri

470 NE Barry Road, Kansas City 420-0700 planetfitness.com

906 W. Liberty Drive, Liberty 781-1998 retrobowlfuncenter.com

7311 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City 6609 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City 468-8500 734-9090 kc-customs.com kansascitytintworks.com

941 Sutton Place, Liberty 781-2838

Tallant’s Hot Rods & Auto Body

The Tint Shop

American Pride

Anytime Fitness

Gladstone Bowl

Chux Trux

Clean Care

Genesis Health Clubs (formerly Gold’s Gym)

AMF Pro Bowl Lanes

Thank y ou for voting for me. This is a true honor! - Dr. Bruce

305 NW Englewood Ct. • Suite 200 Gladstone, MO 64118 • 816-454-5433 MON 8-12 2-6:30 • TUE 8-2 • WED 8-12 2-6:30 THUR 2-6:30 • FRI 8-12 2-6:30

WE HAVE SATURDAY HOURS!

Conveniently located at 169 and Englewood Rd. next to Mazuma Credit Union. “Like” us on Facebook! 75071865

It is our goal as a team to provide you with the best overall health care. We use our knowledge as lifestyle doctors to help you move toward a balanced and vibrant state. We collect your goals and help you achieve them; not by treating disease, but by proactively treating the whole person as a self-healing, self regulating miracle. Dr. Bruce Rippee - C.C.W.P. Dr. Jim Wyllie - C.C.W.P., D.A.B.C.O Dr. Chris McClenney Dr. Jake Wyllie - C.C.W.P. Dr. Bennett Wyllie

Sports & Entertainment

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Billiards/ Pool

Golf Course

Martial Arts

Brass Rail Sports Bar & Grill

Paradise Point Golf Complex

AKKA Karate

4940 NE 81st St., Kansas City 468-6100 brassrailkc.com

18212 Golf Course Road, Smithville 7504 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone 532-4100 682-2428 paradisepointegolf.com akkanorthland.com

Place to Hear Live Music

Northland Band

The Landing Eatery & Pub

Harbour

1189 W. Kansas St., Liberty 792-5230 landingeateryandpub.com

harbourtherockband.com

Side Pockets

Shoal Creek Golf Course

KiCK Martial Arts

Breathe Deep

The Craftsmen

Conrad’s Restaurant & Alehouse

Staley Farms Golf Club

Advantage Martial Arts

One Eyed Jacks

Nameless Victims

Congratulations to all of this year’s BOTN winners! Thank You for voting us BEST BBQ in the Northland!

Thank you Northland for voting Lamar’s Donuts Among the Best Donuts in the Northland for 2016. 1183 Kansas St. Liberty, MO

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One Dozen Donuts

Sports & Entertainment Bike Night

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Roller Skating Dance/Gymnastics Rink Studio

Tourist Attraction

Indoor Recreation

Worth Harley-Davidson

Winnwood Skate Center

Ibsen Dance Theatre

Worlds of Fun/ Oceans of Fun

AKKA Karate

9400 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City 420-9000 worthharley-davidson.com

4426 NE Winn Road, Kansas City 452-1171 winnwoodsk8.com

436-7277 or 436-8885 ibsendance.net

4545 Worlds of Fun Ave., Kansas City 454-4545 worldsoffun.com

7504 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone 682-2428 akkanorthland.com

No. 9 Saloon

Northland Rolladium Skate Center

Conservatory of Dance Education

Jesse James Farm and Museum

Show Me Shooters

One Eyed Jacks

River Roll Skate Center

Studio 320 Dance

Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary

PowerPlay

Congratulations

Meritas Health Winners

75071587

Category: Medical Clinic Meritas Health Vivion

Category: Family Medicine James B. Marx, DO Meritas Health Vivion

Category: Family Medicine Jay W. Kimball, MD Meritas Health Park Plaza

We are honored to be recognized and proud to offer the largest network of physician practices in the Northland. With 135 physicians and advanced practitioners in 30 convenient locations, it’s easy to connect with Meritas Health and partner with our providers for your KHDOWKFDUH QHHGV 7R ĤQG D SK\VLFLDQ WKDWæV right for you, visit MeritasHealth.com.

Sports & Entertainment

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Deal for Family Night Out

Museum/ Historic Site

Family Recreation

Yoga Place

Marco’s Pizza

Jesse James Farm and Museum

Retro Bowl

Breathe Deep

1918 NE 72nd St., Gladstone 420-0046 marcos.com

21216 Jesse James Farm Road, Kearney

736-8500 claycountymo.gov/historic/

906 W. Liberty Drive, Liberty 781-1998 retrobowlfuncenter.com

108 W. Washington St., Kearney 635-3435 breathedeepnaturals.com

Retro Bowl

Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum

AKKA Karate

Zona Yoga

Pizza Ranch

Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site

Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun

Om Prana Yoga & Consultants

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Thank you for voting us “Best of the Northland” Pediatric dental office for the 2nd year in a row!

816-548-3400 www.kidsdentistkc.com

People & Places Server

Accountant/ CPA

Shay Rodenberg Corner Café

Isley & Curry, CPAs

thecornercafe.com

7 N. Water St., Liberty 792-0400 isleycurry.com

Wendy Berg JJ’S Homestead Homestyle Family Restaurant

RC Jones & Associates

Thank You for Voting us

#1 Best Grocery Store in the Northland for the

Shelly Lopez On the Border, Barry Road

Bartender

Gina James EHC Certified Public Accountants

12th straight year.

Thank you to all our customers!

Veterinarian

7117 N. Prospect Ave., Gladstone, MO 816-452-6500

2016

Nick Casale American Legion Post 318

Dr. David Leighr Long Veterinary Clinic

11 Main St., Parkville 741-5387 facebook.com/American-Legion-Post-318Parkville-MO

19615 Highway 92, Kearney 635-6616 animalhospitalkearney.com

Rob Taylor Cascone’s Italian Restaurant

Eric Lyles - Applebee’s

Dr. Steve Bleish Animal Clinic of Platte County

Dr. Lawrence P. Kovac Northland Mobile Veterinary Clinic

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109 N. Blue Jay Dr., Liberty, MO 816-792-3210

Visit us at hy-vee.com

Opening Fall 2016 at your Liberty Hy-Vee!

People & Places

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Hair Stylist

Tanning Salon

Pet Groomer

Kabana Tanz

Susan Delisle Briar Clippery

Jim Barcus

105 E. Washington St., Kearney 628-4711

217 S. Highway 169, Smithville 532-3230

305 N. Shore Drive, Kansas City 587-7393 bcdoggrooming.com

695-3133 jimbarcusphoto.com

Dennis Snapp Dennis Snapp Ben Bolt Barber Shop

Celsius Tannery

Gail Kindred

Sarah Xine Photography

Jim Hess Hess Style Shop

Sun City Tanning & Swimwear

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