Is It Time for a Wellness Coach?

With a new year comes new focus for most folks. For many, thoughts turn to improving their well-being, whether mental or physical, by creating healthy habits. But rather than just focusing on purely superficial results, such as losing five pounds, people are attempting to dig deep into all aspects of their lives with the help… Continue reading Is It Time for a Wellness Coach?

KC’s notorious prohibition-era speakeasies are making a comeback, but this time, no passwords are required.

Tom Pendergast, a Kansas City political boss who was considered one of the country’s most corrupt unelected political influencers, ruled the city from 1925 to 1939, helping the city’s speakeasies thrive during Prohibition. Photography courtesy of Kansas City Public Library.

Striking up a conversation with any KC bar connoisseur is certain to lead to a list of dark and moody bars reminiscent of a time long gone. Nostalgically referred to as speakeasies, the modern versions of clandestine Prohibition-era bars are experiencing a surge in popularity that just so happens to coincide with the 104th anniversary… Continue reading KC’s notorious prohibition-era speakeasies are making a comeback, but this time, no passwords are required.