CushWake, Cerner team up to reboot sprawling Summit Tech building

CushWake, Cerner team up to reboot sprawling Summit Tech building

editor February 22, 2019

February 20, 2019 By Krista Klaus MetroWire Media Cerner has plugged into the Kansas City commercial real estate market, teaming up with Cushman & Wakefield to rebrand and launch the Lee’s Summit Integration Campus (LSIC), a 500,000-square foot tech hub at 777 NW Blue Parkway. Brokers were invited to a…

Downtown LS American Garage To Remain Open

staff2 February 21, 2019

February 21, 2019 By Fred [email protected] The corner of Fourth and SE Main Streets in Downtown Lee’s Summit saw a “Hail Mary” pass with just seconds left and it was caught for a touchdown. That’s the message from the American Garage Bar…

Auditor Galloway releases closeout report for Interstate 470 and 350 TDD

editor February 19, 2019

February 19, 2019 Board of Directors can move forward with abolishment JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (February 19, 2019) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released the closeout audit of the Interstate 470 and 350 Transportation Development District (TDD), located in Lee’s Summit. …

Twelve Lee’s Summit Nonprofits Awarded Grants Totaling $83,231

staff2 February 16, 2019

February 16, 2019 By Robin Blakely The Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation (GLSHF) has announced the recipients of the 2019 Grant Awards. GLSHF Board President John Beaudoin says, “The Foundation is proud to partner with the nonprofit sector of the greater Lee’s…

GoodVets Expands Into KC Market With New Longview Animal Hospital

staff2 February 16, 2019

BGoodVets, a Chicago-based animal hospital operator, has announced plans to open a new 5,300-square foot animal hospital and boarding/grooming facility in the New Longview Commercial District. Construction began on GoodVetsLee’s Summit in December 2018, with a grand opening expected in the spring…

Budget Committee Questions Marketing Funding

staff2 February 16, 2019

Mallory [email protected] The city council’s finance and budget committee is seeking clarity on how tax dollars are being spent on economic development marketing efforts. At their Feb. 11 meeting, Councilmember Bob Johnson, the committee’s chair, said he’d requested the agenda item “Review…

25 Under 25 Selects Otto Service Of Kansas City For 2019 Class Of Honorees

staff2 February 16, 2019

Otto Service of Kansas City has just been recognized as one of Kansas City’s best small businesses. It’s one of the winners of the 2019 25 Under 25 Awards. Otto Service is a family owned and operated auto repair facility, owned by…

Herndon Career Center Culinary Team Earns Top Honors At Local Culinary Competition

staff2 February 16, 2019

Feb. 16, 2019 The Herndon Career Center Culinary team recently took first place out of 10 teams at the Wysong Hospitality Culinary Academy Regional Student Culinary Competition held at the Johnson County Community College Hospitality Academy Competition. The HCC team was the…

Major Cymbal Manufacturer Partners With LSHS Percussion Department

staff2 February 16, 2019

Feb. 16, 2019 Lee’s Summit High School is proud to announce their partnership with Sabian & Gon Bops, a national retailer in the drum and percussion market. This recognition means that Lee’s Summit High School has been chosen to be a Sabian…

City Seeking Community Input During Strategic Planning Process

editor February 13, 2019

February 11, 2019 The City of Lee’s Summit is encouraging residents to play an integral role in developing a new community-wide strategic plan by attending one of two identical Community Conversations. The first Community Conversation will be held Feb. 27 from 11…