Missouri released its list of expanding invasive plants—here’s why you should care

Illustration by Camille Caparas

They come flowered, full and green. Often, they’re somewhat attractive and at first glance might not seem problematic. They may not look like your typical weed, but invasive plants are a serious threat to the natural ecosystem. That’s why Missouri established its own Invasive Plant Task Force, a networking and advocacy group made up of… Continue reading Missouri released its list of expanding invasive plants—here’s why you should care

A look inside Lauren Merriman’s creative blueprint for women-focused city club The Nelle

Photography by Samantha Levi

Back in the early 1900s, Kansas City thrived off city clubs. Notable Kansas City elite like Tom Pendergast and presidents Harry Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower were known members of the Kansas City Club, a gentlemen’s club that operated from 1882, allowed women in 1975 and ceased operations in 2015. The old-school River Club in… Continue reading A look inside Lauren Merriman’s creative blueprint for women-focused city club The Nelle