435 South has grown from being the typical nouveau-riche glossy page magazine for the stay-at-home…read moremom to the relevant (still packed with advertising - don't kid yourself, it helps pay the bills - there's no charge for subscription) monthly magazine with local news and trends. Kathy and her team at 435 South put on events, $4.35 Tasty Tuesday lunches around the County, and is definitely a deliverer of local news. You get it automatically if you are in one of the 5 South JoCo zip codes, but you can request it if you're a business (not sure if it's free).

After paying for a subscription since I'm not in their 'zip code' for free magazines, I haven't…read morereceived one issue; I ordered it 2 months ago, and have been in contact with their editor (as instructed) since the first day. He keeps telling me that I'll get my issue; yet almost 60 days have passed since that was promised.

The Independent is KC's "socialite" magazine and will feature all the local news as well as a big…read morespread for the annual debutante Jewel Ball. Great local stories and a great source for upcoming events and annual fundraisers.

I must admit, I like the Independent. It is a magazine that keeps tabs on the well heeled in KC,…read moreand all the charity auctions, fund raisers, etc. that they are all attending. Great coverage of local social life, and reflective of a time in KC when appearing in the magazine meant you were "somebody".