RQS Hosts Back-to-School Carnival

RQS Hosts Back-to-School Carnival

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Raytown Quality Schools invites students and families to the annual Back-to-School Carnival on Saturday, August 16, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. The event is packed with activities, resources, and services to help families…

Michael VanBuskirk Named Lee’s Summit Citizen Of The Year

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The City of Lee’s Summit and Mayor Bill Baird are proud to name Michael VanBuskirk as the 2025 Citizen of the Year. VanBuskirk will be honored this September at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Toast to Our Towns Gala for his more…

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…

Lee’s Summit Officer Released From Area Hospital

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June 3, 2025 By Sgt. Chris DepueLee’s Summit Police Department On Sunday evening, June 1st, 2025 Officer Jared Timbrook was shot while pursuing a suspect on foot. Officer Timbrook was treated by his fellow officers on scene and he was transported to…

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…