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Today Kelsey interviews Hannah Spaar, News Editor for The Odessan. RURAL KC'S BEST KEPT SECRET: Lee's Summit Green Street

This special episode deep dives on what Lafayette County voters will see on ballots Tuesday. Tune in, make an educated decision, and perform your civic duty to vote on November 3rd!

Today Kelsey interviews Sara Brundage with Branded Boutique. Branded Boutique has grown from offering Bulldog apparel to a wide range of homemade goodies, kids items, and a little bit of everything in between. Branded Boutique is located in Downtown Odessa next to the Broken Dollar Saloon. SPILL THE TEA: Ghoul's Night Out RURAL KC'S BEST KEPT SECRET: Route 24 Farm Store

Today Kelsey interviews Zach Fisher with Fisher Furniture. Fisher Furniture is a family-owned and has served the community since 1963 by helping families create homes they love with quality furniture, mattresses, home décor, and gifts. SPILL THE TEA: Holiday Open House - weekend before Thanksgiving RURAL KC'S BEST KEPT SECRET: Running Rabbit Antiques

Today Kelsey interviews Michelle Plattner, owner of Plattner Dentistry. Dr. Plattner graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2015. She started her practice in 2017 and opened Higginsville’s location in 2021. She and her husband have 2 girls and enjoy spending time at the lake in the summer, being avid Chiefs fans, and traveling to new places. Dr. Plattner loves serving a small-town community, constantly learning about new technology and treatment modalities, and making a difference in her patients’ lives.  RURAL KC'S BEST KEPT SECRET: CANOE CLUB

Today Kelsey interviews Lauren Bondy, speaker and community builder. Lauren empowers rural-rooted individuals and teams to pursue big dreams while staying grounded in their roots. Together, through keynotes, workshops, and retreat-style sessions, she helps bridge the gap between where you are and where you’re called to be. SPILL THE TEA: A DAY FOR MORE RETREAT RURAL KC'S BEST KEPT SECRET: WESTON, MO TIN KITCHEN HAPPY ENDINGS BOOKSHOP AVALONE CAFE

Kelsey is without a guest this week so she's gabbing on the mic solo.

This week's guest is Attorney Brooke Harris. She is the go-to girl for estate planning at her firm, Barton Hall & Schnieders. Kelsey and Brooke discuss the importance of a power of attorney and durable medical directive as well as the difference in a will and trust.

Today Kelsey highlights Davis Theatre with owner, Erin Meyers. Davis Theater is a small town theatre with big city dreams! It's in the heart of Higginsville located at 2008 S. Main St. under the neon lights! It's known for a nostalgic atmosphere and for having the best popcorn around!   RURAL KC'S BEST KEPT SECRET: HANNAH BANANAS

.Today Kelsey sits down with Sara Vandiver, owner of ⁠SV Accounting & More Through Functional Finance, SV Accounting & More looks at every person and business uniquely — because everyone is different. From monthly bookkeeping to long-term strategy, we tailor our guidance to you. RURAL KC'S BEST KEPT SECRET: ⁠HIGGINSVILLE LANES

Today Kelsey sits down with Morgan Paul, mastermind behind Old Soul Co. The page's description states: Just two old souls restoring one very old home — breathing new life into our historic 1839 Victorian and sharing the journey, one beautifully messy project at a time. RURAL KC'S BEST KEPT SECRET: VAN TILL WINERY SUNDANCE RANCE KC BRASS ARMADILLO RUNNING RABBIT ANTIQUES

This week, Kelsey discusses the August ballot measures with Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) President John Morgan. The two cover Amendment 4 & 5 as well as Odessa R-7's bond and levy; Amendment 1, 2, & 3; and the contested races at the Lafayette County level. MISSOURI RETIRED TEACHERS AND EDUCATION EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION ODESSA R-7 BALLOT MEASURE PODCAST We encourage each of you to express your civic right to vote on August 4th.

Today Kelsey sits down with Samantha Herrington, owner of Gen 3 IV Hydration and Wellness. Gen 3 IV helps patients explore root-cause patterns behind hormone, gut, metabolic, autoimmune-related, and energy-related symptoms through functional medicine, advanced testing, and personalized support. *This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠The Hilltop⁠⁠, ⁠⁠The Olive Lodge⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Second Street Scoops⁠⁠. Did you know Odessa is home to The Hilltop, a romantic Kansas City wedding venue with hilltop views and sunset skies? Or what about Second Street Scoops, a mobile ice cream truck serving hand scooped ice cream, snow cones, classic floats, and other cool treats? Odessa’s newest venue is located in downtown Odessa, The Olive Lodge. This space hosting some really fun events this summer. The first Thursday of each month they are hosting ⁠⁠Two Step Thursdays⁠⁠ and I’m really excited to try out their ⁠⁠Girls Gone Mild⁠⁠ events – a monthly girls night designed to help you focus on time with friends, being yourself, and building your village. Be sure to check out their Facebook page for all the details. And thanks again to The Hilltop, The Olive Lodge, and Second Street Scoops for sponsoring today’s episode! RURAL KC'S BEST KEPT SECRET: NEW LIFE CHURCH

Today Kelsey sits down with Abby Korff, mastermind and leader behind Rural America's Gym. If you’re hunting for workouts that work – the kind that build strength, muscle tone, endurance, stability, and athleticism for life out here – you’ve found that in AG. *This episode is sponsored by ⁠The Hilltop⁠, ⁠The Olive Lodge⁠, and ⁠Second Street Scoops⁠. Did you know Odessa is home to The Hilltop, a romantic Kansas City wedding venue with hilltop views and sunset skies? Or what about Second Street Scoops, a mobile ice cream truck serving hand scooped ice cream, snow cones, classic floats, and other cool treats? Odessa’s newest venue is located in downtown Odessa, The Olive Lodge. This space hosting some really fun events this summer. The first Thursday of each month they are hosting ⁠Two Step Thursdays⁠ and I’m really excited to try out their ⁠Girls Gone Mild⁠ events – a monthly girls night designed to help you focus on time with friends, being yourself, and building your village. Be sure to check out their Facebook page for all the details. And thanks again to The Hilltop, The Olive Lodge, and Second Street Scoops for sponsoring today’s episode! RURAL AMERICA'S GYM SPILL THE TEA: NORBORNE SOYBEAN FESTIVAL RURAL KC'S BEST KEPT SECRET: RIVER BOTTOMS BREWING FOLGER STREET INN & COFFEEHOUSE ARCADIAN MOON

Today Kelsey sits down with Cody Jolliff, CEO of Powell Gardens. Established in 1988, Powell Gardens is a non-profit public garden.  Powell Gardens maintains a vast acreage of lush, rolling hills and windswept meadows, with more than 175 acres and a large collection of plants open to the public for education, exploration, and recreation. *This episode is sponsored by The Hilltop, The Olive Lodge, and Second Street Scoops. Did you know Odessa is home to The Hilltop, a romantic Kansas City wedding venue with hilltop views and sunset skies? Or what about Second Street Scoops, a mobile ice cream truck serving hand scooped ice cream, snow cones, classic floats, and other cool treats? Odessa’s newest venue is located in downtown Odessa, The Olive Lodge. This space hosting some really fun events this summer. The first Thursday of each month they are hosting Two Step Thursdays and I’m really excited to try out their Girls Gone Mild events – a monthly girls night designed to help you focus on time with friends, being yourself, and building your village. Be sure to check out their Facebook page for all the details. And thanks again to The Hilltop, The Olive Lodge, and Second Street Scoops for sponsoring today’s episode! POWELL GARDENS COLONIAL FARMS RURAL KC'S BEST KEPT SECRET: THE FARMHOUSE COTERIE THEATER KC ZOO LOVETT COFFEEHOUSE KEY COFFEE CO.