Masters, Midwest

Photography by Jeremy Theron Kirby.

One of the most famous golf holes in the world is in Martin City—kinda. Tucked on an eight-acre parcel owned by a Martin City cybersecurity company, you’ll find a replica of Golden Bell, the 12th hole at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters. The one-hole Martin City course includes three sand traps, azaleas… Continue reading Masters, Midwest

Lawrence-based nonprofit Audio-Reader offers free news readings to the visually impaired

Photo by Natalea Bonjour

Dr. Kimberly Marrow starts her morning as most people do. She wakes up, brushes her teeth, gets dressed, makes her coffee and catches up on the news. “Alexa, play Audio-Reader,” she says. “Are you blind or print-disabled?” Alexa replies. “Yes.” Suddenly, Marrow’s home is flooded with the voices of volunteers reading everything from the Topeka… Continue reading Lawrence-based nonprofit Audio-Reader offers free news readings to the visually impaired

Cookie Queen

Reba (left) and Ebony Paul BrownSuga. Photography by Anna Petrow.

For many, simply the thought of fresh-baked cookies conjures up memories of childhood kitchens, complete with a sweet fragrance and a smile. For Ebony Paul, the warm family feeling is not so much a memory as it is a part of her business plan. She opened the bakery, Brown Suga, in Olathe after picking up… Continue reading Cookie Queen