Devan’s Dozen: Heartland Edition
The Preeminently Praiseworthy Pieces of the Popular & Prolific Parade of Hearts
Published April 14, 2022
It was a beautiful day a few weeks back when I was driving home and I spied my first one. There, sitting on The Paseo in front of the 18th & Vine sign was a giant “Charlie Hustle” heart that was painted to look like one of the jerseys of the Negro Leagues’ powerhouse, Kansas City Monarchs. This five-foot by five-foot fiberglass heart is one of a multitude strategically placed around the Metro as part of the public art display known as “The Parade of Hearts”.
“With approximatley six weeks remaining before these hearts are auctioned off .. the time to get out there and fill your Pokédex is NOW!”
In many ways, it felt serendipitous that a design paying homage to the Monarchs was the very first one I saw. After all, the iconic heart logo that locals now associate with Kansas City clothier Charlie Hustle, was actually inspired by a sleeve patch worn by the greatest sports team in this city’s history - the 1942 Negro League World Series Champion Kansas City Monarchs. Prior to being donned by the Monarchs, the symbol actually was spotted as early as the 1910s in the form of a pin worn by local railroad workers who wanted it known that they hailed from “The Heart of America”.
However, it also felt appropriate that I referred to the fiberglass sculpture as a “Charlie Hustle” heart because the Parade of Hearts was the brainchild of Charlie Hustle and Dimensional Innovations as a way to bring our city together by spurring local tourism, celebrating our city, and ultimately, raising funds for those in Kansas City impacted most by the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspired by the worldwide Parade of Cows that came to our city 20 years ago, Chase McAnulty (CEO, Charlie Hustle) and Tucker Trotter (CEO, Dimensional Innovations) put their heads together to dream up a celebration of local artists that we could all enjoy.
One of the most prominent cows that remains from the Parade of Cows is “Dorothy” who is displayed in the window of Planters Lawn & Garden in the River Market.
More importantly, they garnered the corporate support of a number of local companies and brands to bring it to fruition. When all was said and done, it was determined that the project had the funds to fabricate 154 of the fiberglass hearts, and to provide necessary stipends to the artists selected to re-imagine them. All told, 123 artists, all with ties to Kansas City, worked hard to gift us with this brilliant city-wide experience that will be on display until the end of May.
The moment I found a free Saturday where the weather of false spring happened to agree, it was like the release of Pokémon GO all over again! (NERD ALERT!) I downloaded the app and was off to scan the QR codes and catch ‘em all! Over the past few weeks, I have been in 9 of the 14 counties that comprise our amazing city to take part in the Parade. And now, with approximately six weeks remaining before these hearts are auctioned off to the highest bidder, I hope that you can do the same. The time to get out there and fill your Pokédex is now!
However, it can be difficult to find the time to get out and see every single one. Depending on your address, it can be quite a trek to get out to some of these structures. The Parade of Hearts also comes at a time when you can grab lunch at a gas station for far less than you can get a gallon of gas. Understanding all of this, this latest edition of Devan’s Dozen narrows down the 12 Parade of Hearts structures that are the most must-see. While every single piece is incredible in its own right and a credit to the artist(s) who created, these are the upper echelon, the top 8% that you need to see for yourself before Memorial Day weekend.
DD’s Pro Tip: While the Parade of Hearts App is by far the best tool for completing your own heart hunt, be mindful of the amount of battery it will use. Between the app, GPS, scanning the QR codes, and taking photos, this app takes A LOT of juice. Plan ahead and bring a mobile charger if you plan to make a day of heart hunting.
*Designates artists featured that had multiple submissions to the Parade of Hearts
12. Heartland Agriculture
Artist: Phil “Sike Style” Shafer*
Red Bridge Road - Kansas City, MO
“I believe in the future of agriculture…” These are the words that begin the creed for one of the largest student organizations in America, the National FFA Organization (formerly the Future Farmers of America). In fact, the FFA was founded in 1928 in downtown Kansas City, Missouri during the American Royal. It makes sense. So much of our local identity and our local economy is agrarian at its core. It is a reminder that Kansas City is very much the urban capital of a rural, agricultural region. Sike Style’s piece is “a tribute to the small farms in our region” and a reminder to always “Shop fresh, shop local, and support local farmers.” Kansas City was built on the backbone of agricultural commodities. Missouri and Kansas farmers help feed the nation and do so much to make the Midwest such a wonderful place to live. By honoring the contributions, and tribulations, of small, local farmers, Sike Style not only beautifully illustrates a belief in the future of agriculture, but a belief in its present, and a recognition of its past.
Heartland Agriculture - Phil “Sike Style” Shafer, Parade of Hearts, 2022
11. Buzzworthy
Artist: Sarah Farrell Kramer
Swope Park - Kansas City, MO
Rumor has it that when Sporting Kansas City was looking to change their name from the Kansas City Wizards in the late 2000s, one of the early suggested names was the “Bees”. Knowing that, it almost feels appropriate that this particular heart ended up being placed at Swope Soccer Village, where Sporting Kansas City once trained. Now naming a team the “Bees” may seem like an odd choice, but it actually made sense for this city. In the same way that states have official birds, animals, and flowers, they also have official insects. For both Missouri and Kansas, the official state insect is the honeybee. In that regard, as something shared by both sides of Stateline, there is a connection. Sarah Farrell Kramer’s piece is visually stunning displaying a beautiful, inviting sunflower in a painted style that makes it appear to be cross-stitched. The honeycomb that predominates much of the heart has a real three-dimensional feel and depth to it. For the artist, “the bee represents hard work and community, and honey symbolizes sweetness and prosperity”. Much like you cannot have honey without bees, we cannot hope for Kansas City to prosper without a sense of community and us working hard to make this the amazing place to live that we feel it already is and know it can be. Buzzworthy is a gorgeous piece of artwork with a beautiful sentiment that celebrates a commonality that our two states share.
Buzzworthy - Sarah Farrell Kramer, Parade of Hearts, 2022
10. City of Fountains
Artist: Catherine Mores
Macken Park - North Kansas City, MO
One fact of which every Kansas Citian is aware is that our city has more fountains than any other city in the world, except Rome. So of course, City of Fountains is one of a handful of entries that celebrates this tradition and the unique beauty of our city. What makes Mores’ creation specifically stand out from the other sculptures that highlight our fountains are the colors used and the way this heart captures the movement of water. Aside from the aqua blue you would anticipate, Mores utilized a palette of reds, oranges, teals, yellows, and creams influenced by the Spanish architecture of the district in KC most known for fountains - the Country Club Plaza. The front of the heart utilizes these colors for a splash pattern that captures the playfulness of the water. The “KC” is bedazzled with cerulean gems emblematic of water droplets. The back of the fountain has a 1960’s retro design that I would love to have on a ring tee! The lines capture the motion of the water. The illusion is made complete because the artwork extends beyond the parameters of the heart with jeweled stalks that spray up into the sky. A delightful de-construction of fountain movement, Mores’ creation is a sight to behold.
City of Fountains- Catherine Mores, Parade of Hearts, 2022
9. KC Love, BBQ Style
Artist: Carole Hollman
Englewood Theater - Independence, MO
When we think of the one thing that Kansas City is known for globally, more than any other, it is barbeque. After all, this city has a tradition that goes back over a century that has established us as the “World Capital of BBQ”. With Missouri being one of the nation’s largest producers of beef, and our stockyards having been built on the beef trade, we have earned the reputation of being “Cowtown”, but that does not mean pork does not have a place. In fact when you think about the versatility of the pig with pulled pork, sliced pork, pork spare ribs, babyback ribs, pork belly, smoked bacon, and ham, I would actually estimate that pork entrees are the bestseller for a majority of KC barbeque joints. Swine is just as integral to our city’s culinary identity. Hollman creatively converted her heart into a pig “with attitude” by affixing a snout, head, ears, tail, and legs that were three dimensionally fabricated to the heart. In doing so, this cartoonist created one of the relatively few submissions that placed an emphasis on the back side of the heart. However, by reinventing the front as the pig’s rear, she still highlighted the iconic KC. What a fun way to pay homage to our city’s BBQ tradition!
Speaking of Pokemon GO!, anyone getting Squirtle Squad vibes from this pig?
8. KC’s Best Friend
Artist: Dani Romay*
West Bottoms - Kansas City, MO
I mean, who doesn’t love dogs? And especially this adorable mess of mutts? Artist Dani Romay specifically chose 14 different dog breeds to represent the 14 counties that comprise the Kansas City metropolitan area. The county that each dog represents is denoted on the bandana around their necks. The front, featuring five dogs, showcases the counties of Kansas and the backside features the nine canine counties of Missouri. When I see the diversity of dog breeds represented, I also see Romay’s heart as a celebration of the diversity of this city. The diversity of the people and the unique contribution each of these counties makes to the greater Kansas City area as a whole. “My hope,” Romay wrote, “is that when you see the heart, you recognize that Kansas, Missouri, wherever you’re from, we all have KC best friends. And we all come together, and we are united in that way.” And what better way to symbolize the friends and loved ones we have across this city than with the best of all friends - dogs!
If I had one complaint about the Parade of Hearts, is that I wish the Parade would have acknowledged all 14 of the counties that comprise KC. With 154 hearts, to not place hearts in some of the lesser populated counties feels like a swing and a miss.
7. Kansas City - All In It Together
Artist: Kent Schumacher*
Downtown Shawnee - Shawnee, KS
Great art has always been about breaking the rules. So even as Kent Schumacher’s piece in front of City Hall bears the same placard as the other 153 “DO NOT TOUCH THE HEARTWORK”, his contribution encourages passersby to do exactly that. His heart is inspired by the famed Pont des Arts bridge in Paris, France where tourists famously left “love locks” with their names and throw away the key in the Seine River below. In that regard, even the inspiration is about rule-breaking as this “tradition” of vandalism was halted by Parisian authorities as the weight of the locks threatened the long-term viability of the Pont de Arts and other famed Paris sites. Here in the Paris of the Plains, Schumacher challenges the viewer to interact with the exhibit and encourages you to leave your own lock on the metal grid he affixed to either side of the heart. Initially, the piece only included the sliver and gold KC letters but new locks have been added daily. According to the artist, “This is a simple reminder that we are all in this together.” If you ever wanted to leave a lock, in a place where it is actually encouraged, or if you just want to make your own mark on the Parade of Hearts, you have six weeks to get to Shawnee City Hall!
Kansas City - All In It Together steps away from the Parade of Hearts rule of “DO NOT TOUCH THE HEARTWORK” to allow passersby to make their own contribution to the piece.
6. Charlie “Bird” Parker | Heart of Kansas City Jazz
Artist: Shannon Lewis*
18th & Vine - Kansas City, MO
Jazz may have been born in Louisiana but Kansas City is truly where it came of age. You cannot hope to adequately tell the story of Kansas City without talking about jazz. You cannot hope to tell the story of America’s truest original artform without talking about Kansas City. And one cannot honestly tell the story of either without mentioning the man known to many as “Bird”. Born in Kansas City, Kansas and raised near 18th & Vine in Kansas City, Missouri, Charlie “Bird” Parker is considered by most to be the greatest saxophonist who ever lived. Kansas City’s famed jazz session sound was defined by improvisation. Parker built on that with his signature riffs and sudden, yet seamless, changes in key and tempo. Parker’s approach was unique, even among Kansas City artists, and gave birth to the musical style known as bebop. Shannon Lewis’s contribution to the Parade of Hearts celebrates Parker’s contributions to music, the black community, and the city as a whole. While Parker’s life was tragically cut short and many of his contributions went unrecognized in his time, especially in this city, his impact is impossible to ignore. Personally, I found Lewis’s use of contrast to be incredibly powerful. On the front of the heart is a bird in flight, for obvious reasons, and the back shows Charlie Parker playing his alto saxophone. These two monochromatic images against such a bright and colorful backdrop shows how this figure of our city’s past gives way to a bright and colorful future for this city and this artform. It has a real sense of yin and yang about it, the tragedy of Charlie Parker’s life in balance with the beauty of his music and the hope he gave to people. About this piece, Lewis wrote, “It is important to celebrate black excellence in our community. The accomplishments and influence of Charlie Parker are just one example of the impact one person can make on a community.” Standing in this city’s historic jazz district and taking in all this piece has to offer, it is clear that nearly 70 years after his death, “Bird Lives”.
Charlie “Bird” Parker | Heart of Kansas City Jazz - Shannon Lewis, Parade of Hearts, 2022
5. Monarch Tribute
Artist: Anthony High, Sr.*
Santa Fe Neighborhood - Kansas City, MO
I have to admit, when I first drove towards this heart, I was confused by where exactly I was going. Many of the heart placements had seemed to be near points of interest and I just couldn’t imagine what was taking me down 28th Street into Santa Fe. As I parked on the street, I noticed the chain link fence and suddenly realized exactly where I was. Climbing out of the car, it was confirmed. For the first time in my life, I was staring at a place that I had only seen in articles - the home of one of the greatest pitchers in the history of baseball, Satchel Paige. Now, my fandom of the Original Kansas City Monarchs is well-documented. As a Monarchs enthusiast, I had always planned to pay a visit to Paige’s home and now, on my first day seeking out these hearts, the parade had already taken me to a Kansas City landmark that I have long wanted to visit. Unsurprisingly, there were multiple Monarchs entries in the parade given that this team influenced the symbol to begin with. It also makes sense that one of these would make my list of must-sees. This is the one that stands heads and shoulders above the rest. First of all, the backdrop for this piece is absolutely perfect. Secondly, it’s just stunning. I sometimes equate the Kansas City Monarchs to the Oregon Ducks football team in terms of all the different, incredible uniforms they had over the years. High’s piece shows the torso of an undefined batter on the front and pitcher on the back in two of these different iconic uniforms. According to artist Anthony High, Sr., he painted this piece to remind us how “people from all nationalities, and socioeconomic levels, came together in peace to watch the game of baseball.” To a team that overcame so much adversity and, more than any other, helped integrate baseball, which in turn helped integrate society; this is a fitting tribute.
Monarch Tribute sits in front of the former home of one of the greatest pitchers in the history of baseball, Kansas City Monarchs’ legend Leroy “Satchel” Paige.
4. Flowers in Remembrance
Artist: Sara Engman-Slaughter
Pink Hill Park - Blue Springs, MO
A number of artists clearly drew inspiration from the most iconic view of our city; the view from Liberty Memorial and Penn Valley Park. Given the spirit of the Parade of Hearts, a number of artists also drew inspiration from the tribulations of the pandemic. Sara Engman-Slaughter drew from both. In Flowers in Remembrance, Engman-Slaughter definitely captures the stunning beauty of downtown Kansas City, Missouri on both the front and back of her heart, with a field of chamomile in the foreground. Chamomile has long been associated with peace and serenity. Per the artist herself, “chamomile represents patients in adversity.” While I do believe the artist meant “patience”, this is perhaps a Freudian slip of sorts as the flowers do pay homage to those who lost their lives in Missouri and Kansas to COVID-19, and they do serve to remember the adversity that many hospital patients faced. However, it also shows the patience and resolve of Kansas City. When our neighbors need us most, Kansas City always shines brightest in those moments.
Flowers in Remembrance - Sara Engman-Slaughter, Parade of Hearts, 2022
3. Community Bookshelf
Artist: Dimensional Innovations & Whiskey Design
Library District, Downtown - Kansas City, MO
Community Bookshelf is a piece that will make you stop in your tracks, quite literally. When I saw this piece while driving by the community bookshelf, I had to pull over and check it out for myself. The artistry is stunning. The wooden veneer of the heart’s border creates the illusion of an old set of library stacks. The discarded books around the base add to the illusion. And then there’s the beautiful, classic titles that adorn this monument to reading. There are so many classics of American and world literature adorning these shelves, along with a few titles, such as David McCullough’s award-winning biography of Independence-native Harry S. Truman, of particular importance to Kansas Citians. On the reverse, are eight quotes from the stack of seven books beneath them. Of course, the first thing I noticed was legendary Kansas City Monarchs’ skipper, John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil’s, autobiography, I Was Right on Time, among them. Of course, two of O’Neil’s quotes from his book make the back of the heart. While I don’t understand what the pair of spotted raccoon-fox-squirrels have to do with anything, both Community Bookshelf and the actual Community Bookshelf it sits in front of are a stop you must make on the Parade of Hearts.
Community Bookshelf - Dimensional Innovations & Whiskey Design, Parade of Hearts, 2022
2. A Walk in Nature
Artist: Kim Bruhl
Bill Clem Park - Kansas City, KS
Remarkable. That’s all I can say about Kim Bruhl’s unique piece of “heartwork” - remarkable. Bruhl grew and harvested the moss that covers this heart. Then, utilizing a process that involves natural glycerin and denatured alcohol, found a way to preserve the moss in its natural state . Once preserved, the moss no longer requires water or sunlight to maintain it’s brilliant greenish hues. Much like the name suggests, there is something calming and soothing about this piece of art. Being in the middle of Bill Clem Park, this heart reminds us to get out, enjoy the natural world, and every once in a while, to just take a deep breath and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. I have to admit this one took every ounce of self-control not to touch. Are the patches of moss soft? Cushiony? Bristly? Firm? I will never know.
A Walk in Nature - Kim Bruhl, Parade of Hearts, 2022
1. A Summer Sundae Kinda Love
Artist: Trew Love
Country Club Plaza - Kansas City, MO
Trew Love’s stunning creation begs the question, “What brings us all together? The sweetness of life!” After all, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. There is something romantic and nostalgic about a slightly melted ice cream cone or sundae. There’s the way the imagery just transports us all to a simpler time. It reminds me of the early onset of warm weather when we all have so much hope for what our summer will be. It reminds me of the height of summer with friends and family where some of my greatest memories dwell. I look at this deliciously decadent creation and I feel the city coming alive from months of hibernation. Situated in front of the Charlie Hustle store on The Plaza, this sculpture is truly a sight to behold. The heart itself is painted fuchsia but the melty sludge of caramel and spinkle-ridden hot fudge that envelope the heart are too realistic. Similarly, the wilting mass of whipped topping, crushed nuts, and a slightly deflated cherry that has drifted lazily to the side capture the true beauty of a half-melted sundae that spills out onto the sidewalk. It melts because the person who ordered it is too busy making memories and chatting with loved ones to consume the cool treat faster than it is hit by the summer heat. The craftsmanship of Love’s sculpture is truly breathtaking and makes her heart the one you most need to see before the end of Spring.
A Summer Sundae Kinda Love - Trew Love, Parade of Hearts, 2022
HONORABLE MENTION: Fly Over This
Artist: Adam Freese
University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) Campus - Kansas City, MO
What can I say? I’m making this edition a baker’s dozen! Did you really think that I would be able to talk about the best hearts out there and leave this one out? Adam Freese’s heart speaks to the very spirt and mantra of everything that disKCovery stands for. Never ever forget that FLYOVER COUNTRY IS A MYTH. As the artist himself put it, “Kansas City is a lot more than a pit stop on the way to somewhere else.” Dang right! We’re a destination. As evidenced by the hearts I chose to talk about, and even more by the 141 that I didn’t, Kansas City is a multi-faceted city with a rich history, unique identity, and so much to offer. Not only does Freese perfectly capture the chip on our shoulder and pride that Kansas Citians share about our city, but the reverse side of this heart highlights the beauty of some of our favorite landmarks. It then has the the added benefit of being outside another attraction - the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. Visible from Oak Street, as UMKC Roos drive and walk past Freese’s sculpture, they can be reminded that there is no such thing as Flyover Country and there is a world of opportunity right here in Kansas City if they are willing to seize it. Opportunity is what you make of it. The future of this city is bright and I cannot think of a better place for this heart to sit than near a campus filled with a new generation of Kansas Citians.
Fly Over This - Adam Freese, Parade of Hearts, 2022
“We are a collection of very different, very diverse people but at the end of the day, these 154 hearts beat as one. We are all Kansas City. ”
The time to get out and enjoy these pieces is now! Support local art and support this community. Download the app, check in at the hearts, share your own pictures on social media, support the local businesses and institutions where the hearts are on display, and consider purchasing some Parade of Hearts merchandise at Charlie Hustle and select Price Chopper locations. If you have a specific heart you just adore, consider bidding on one. The hearts will be removed from their current locations at the end of May to prepare them for auction. This auction, which will take place in mid-June, will utilize mobile bidding and be open to the public. Keep an eye out for updates on how you can procure your very own KC heart and support this community!
Visiting my friend Jessica’s heart in Smithville meant also getting to make a long-overdue return to Chop’s BBQ. I am forever grateful to the way the Parade got me to parts of the city that I don’t necessarily frequent.
Kansas City is such an expansive city and a collection of unique voices. The Parade of Hearts allowed 123 of those voices to be heard loud and clear. These amazing artists showed 154 aspects and sides of our city and honestly, I believe they could have shown 154 more. This is such a beautiful and wonderful place with so many caveats to our history and our present-day identity. I am incredibly grateful for the local artists who chose to shine a light on some aspect of Kansas City.
One of the goals of the Parade of Hearts was to spur local tourism with an art installation that Kansas City could call our own. In that regard I have to say, “Mission Accomplished!” to Misters McAnulty and Trotter. I love this city so much but I go months, even years, without visiting certain counties in our extensive metropolitan area. This scavenger hunt took me to the majority of them in the span of a couple of weeks, and it left me resolved to visit the others soon. There were places I had always meant to visit that I never did before this. There were sites I had never even heard of that I am well aware of now.
The Parade of Hearts has a spirit of unity surrounding it that is evident in the collection of artists selected, the variety of stories told, and the widespread placement of the hearts on both sides of Stateline. We are a collection of very different, very diverse people but at the end of the day, these 154 hearts beat as one. We are all Kansas City.
At the end of the day, all those involved did something for me that I try to do for others with every blog post. They challenged me. They pushed me. They reminded me to get out there and discover KC. To the visionaries who had the idea, to the local companies who stepped up to make this possible, and to the artists who poured their own blood, sweat, tears, and countless hours into this to share their perspective; To them I say, from the bottom of my heart - thank you. Seriously, thank you.
And to the rest of you? The weekend is nearly here! Download the Parade of Hearts App and start planning your own heart hunt while you still can.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:
Aaron Ross, Ada Koch, Adam Freese, Allen Halsey, Allison Bowman, Amy Eli Huxtable, Andrea Bosnak, Andrea Cira, Angie Ayrault, Anthony High Sr., Ashley Corbello, Barb Mizik, Benjamin McClish, Beth Martens, The Big Bad Biker Gang, Blake Bryant, Brooke Guardado Jiskra, Carol Waller, Carole Hollman, Catherine Mores, Charlie Hustle, Charlie Podrebarac, Chico Sierra, Cindy Heller, Crown Schools, Crystal Futrell, Damon Scruggs, Dani Romay, Daniel Bartle, Deb Hoskins, Dee Hartman, Denise DiPiazzo, Dennis Stanton, DINKC Galicia, Douglas Bennett, Dylan Steinmetz, Eleanor Harbison, Eugenia Ortiz, Evan “Doodle Dood” Brown, Gemmi Lane, Hayley Besheer Santell, Hector E. Garcia, Ivey Zoellers, Jade Jiskra, James McGinnis, Jamie McClead, Jan Jensen Artists, Janice Schoultz Mudd, Jared Horman, Jasmine Key, Jay Colhour, Jean McGuire, Jeanette Parsons, Jenna Herring, Jennifer Janesko, Jennifer Roberts, Jenny Meyer-McCall, Jeremy Collins, Jessica Endaya Keefer, Jessica Lester, Joan Finn, John Bukaty, Juan Tello, Julie Heide, Kar Woo, Katheryn Krouse, Kathleen Murray, Katie Carlisle, Kayla Decker, Kelly Nagorka, Kelly Seward, Ken Deladurantaye, Kent Schumacher, Kerry Grant, Kim Bruhl, Kim Meneses & The Fort Osage School, Kirsten Mims, Kristin Goering, Laura Allinder, London Jiskra, Lora “Roxi Quinn” Patriquin, Leslie L. Mason, Lisa Healey, Luke Broste, Luna, Lynn Meredith, Marla Storey, Matt Phillips, Megan Ganey, Megan Hale, Melanie Nolker, Menley Brennan, Micah Rott, Michaela Riley, Mike Savage, Miranda Pietzsch, Mollie Hanselman, Neal Heidt, Nicholette Haigler, Nola Goodman, Olivia Shelton, Paige Kennedy, Paul Cowan, Phil “Sike Style” Shafer, Pine Tar Collective, Polly Alice McCann, Populous, Randy Steinmetz, Rebecca Tombaugh, Robyn Fabsits-Grine, Ruthie Messer Wolkey, Sara Engman-Slaughter, Sara Trucksess, Sarah Farrell Kramer, Seth Smith, Shannon Lewis, Shelly Pinto, Sheron Smith, Stacy Haworth & Piper Elementary School, Susan Ferguson, Suze Ford, Tracy Kapperman, Trew Love, Trey Morgan, The University of Kansas Health System, Visit Kansas City Kansas, Wanda Vehlewald, and Whiskey Design.
This article literally does not happen without all of you! Thank you for sharing a part of yourselves with all of Kansas City.
What did my rankings get right? Where did I go horribly wrong? How many of the hearts have you scanned? What was your favorite? Did I neglect to include it in my rankings?
As always, let me hear it in the comments! And thank you for reading!
