We had a terrific response the first weekend that we advertised The Village of Leawood Villa community in The Independent. We had more than a dozen calls within days of the publication being delivered. The Village of Leawood is almost sold out, and we are so pleased with the results from our ads in The Independent. - Mark Simpson, The Village of Leawood

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I have been a subscriber for 50 years. I became familiar with the “I” when I came to KC as a bride in 1942. We lived among “young marrieds” in the “Peanuts” in back of the Walnuts- those apartments are long gone. I moved back to Cuba in the early 50's, so I took a subscription to keep up with friends- many are long gone. I think I enjoy it even more now as it is larger and better. I go to shop, try new eating places, and special events in the arts and music. The Independent keeps me up-to-date. At 89, I am the designated drive and tour guide (hope I know when to stop). Still an organist at Christ Church...I look forward to every issue. -Kathleen 'Kay' Morse

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