Raytown Rocks With Week-Long Festivities For 75th Birthday

Raytown Rocks With Week-Long Festivities For 75th Birthday

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Next week, the City of Raytown will celebrate its 75th birthday, honoring the City’s rich history of the Santa Fe trails, continued progress and its connection of community. Once known as the “Lost Township” Raytown became incorporated July 17, 1950 after citizens sought…

Raytown School District Nutrition Employee Wins Mountain Plains Region Recognition

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The national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) has named Karen Atherton, Nutrition Services Secretary for Raytown School District, Missouri, the Mountain Plains region Employee of the Year. The award recognizes the valuable contribution of school nutrition employees who exhibit a remarkable commitment to…

Beto Lopez Announces Bid For Lee’s Summit Mayor

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Lee’s Summit City Councilmember Beto Lopez formally announces his intention to become the next Mayor of Lee’s Summit. Friends, family, and community members gathered on Wednesday night to celebrate the announcement. “I love Lee’s Summit, and I’m proud of what we have…

Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council Hires New President

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The Board of Directors of the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council (LSEDC) is pleased to announce that Joe Perry has been selected as the next President to lead the organization. Perry will assume this role on April 1, 2025. Perry currently serves…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting

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The Lee’s Summit City Council met January 21 to discuss these issues. Lee’s Summit CrossingCity Council received an update and status report on Lee’s Summit Crossing, a proposed project on 185+ acres at Missouri Routes 150 and 291. The mixed-use, multi-phase project…

Lee’s Summit Accepting Applications For Open District 4 City Council Seat

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The City of Lee’s Summit is accepting applications from eligible voters in District 4 who are interested in serving on the City Council. Applications for the vacant seat are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 29. The appointment fills the vacancy in…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting

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The Lee’s Summit City Council met January 14 to discuss these issues. Religious Freedom Day ProclamationMayor Baird issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 16 as National Religious Freedom Day, celebrating the right to religious freedom for all citizens. The U.S. and Missouri constitutions…

Attic Fire Damages Home

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By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department The Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 9:37 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2025, in the 300 block of Southeast Green Street. A caller reported issues with an electric breaker…

Raytown Police To Wear Commemorative Badges In 2025

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Released by Captain Dyon Harper Raytown Police may wear a new badge during the year 2025. The new badges commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Raytown Police Department, which occurred in 1950. The badge was designed by a committee…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting

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The Lee’s Summit City Council met January 7 to discuss these issues. Public Works ReaccreditationThe American Public Works Association (APWA) presented reaccreditation to the Lee’s Summit Public Works, recognizing the department’s commitment to excellence in public works management and operations. APWA accreditation…