Finance + Legal Services

Redefining Retirement

Finding fulfillment and making meaningful contributions are new pillars of retirement. Article by Alan GoForth | Photography by Janie Jones The days of working 40 years for the same employer and retiring with a gold watch and full pension are as outdated as leisure suits and eight-track tapes. Today’s retirees can look forward to longer, healthier lives to spend with loved ones and do the things they enjoy. However, longer retirements require more savings and income -- often, a lot more...

Local Services

Lumax Power Motors

Mowing does not need to be a laborious chore. It can be a breeze Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones In April 2007, the mowing world was transformed by Ralph Jester. He opened Lumax Power Equipment Inc. in Belton to serve South Kansas City, offering a large inventory of Toro, Spartan, Wright Stander and Hustler Lawn Equipment. He also carries a large inventory of ECHO, Shindaiwa, Stihl and RedMax Handheld power equipment, in addition to a large in-stock inventory of repair...

Food + Beverage

Housewife Cafe & Bistro

Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Janie Jones Housewife Cafe & Bistro features freshly made breads, pastries, desserts, breakfast and lunch, all made from scratch in a uniquely chic environment that makes you feel right at home. Owner Anna Sorge discovered her passion for baking and cooking as a stress reliever.  “I started cooking seriously at home when I had my fourth child, a NICU baby who cried 12 hours a day, and I started baking as a way to relieve stress,” says Sorge. “I began to...

Beauty

Advanced Aesthetic Center

Nestled in beautiful downtown Lee's Summit, this stunning office offers an array of services Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Robin Addleman Age gracefully at Advanced Aesthetic Center, where their highly trained team can help you become the best version of yourself. AAC offers a wide range of treatments including Botox, dermal fillers, peels, laser, facials and more with natural-looking results that stand the test of time. Becky Hughes, RN-CAC, is the owner and nurse injector who...