Local Surgery Center Recognized Nationally By Leading Medical Society

Local Surgery Center Recognized Nationally By Leading Medical Society

staff2 January 26, 2021

January 23, 2021 The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recognized Midwest Physicians Surgery Center located in Lee’s Summit MO., as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy in all settings where…

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Called Father Tim Coppinger As Their New Rector

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January 23, 2021 By Laura PinneySt. Paul’s Newsletter Editor St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lee’s Summit, Missouri has called Father Tim Coppinger as their new Rector. Father Coppinger hails from Ozark Missouri, where he was the Priest-in-Charge and Ministry Developer for the…

AFC Championship Game A-10 Flyover

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January 23, 2021 U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col Rick “McGraw” Mitchell, the commander of the 303rd Fighter Squadron, Maj. Mike “Vago” Hilkert, Maj. Geoffrey “Oreo” Manter, and Capt Josh “Shadow” Burress are scheduled to fly a 4-ship of A-10 Thunderbolt II…

Helping Children Through the Loss of a Parent

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January 23, 2021 There’s nothing more heartbreaking than when a young child loses a parent. For the surviving parent, who must help their child navigate grief while also going through their own season of mourning, it can be an especially challenging circumstance.…

LSR7 Board of Education Candidate Filing has closed

admin January 19, 2021

January 19, 2021 Board candidate filing closed today at 5 p.m. Below is a list of candidates in the order that they will appear on the ballot:Christine T. Bushyhead Ryan N. Murdock Michele Andrea Surber Rodrick King Sparks Monte L. Helm

MLK Taught Us To Always Be The Light

admin January 18, 2021

OPINION ~ COMMENTARY January 18, 2021 “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has always been one of the biggest inspirations to me. Likely, because as…

Statement from U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison

admin January 18, 2021

January 18, 2021 Federal law enforcement authorities have publicly expressed concern about the potential for violent demonstrations in all 50 states and the District of Columbia leading up to Inauguration Day on Jan. 20. My concern, as the chief representative of the…

Rodrick Sparks Announces Candidacy For Lee’s Summit School Board

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January 16, 2021 Rodrick Sparks was born and raised in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Sparks is a proud graduate of Raytown South High School and attended Kansas City Kansas Community College and Liberty University. Rodrick is an accounting specialist for Hendrick…

MCPL Challenges KC Adults To Read Five Books In Two Months

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January 16, 2021 Mid-Continent Public Library is encouraging adults across the Kansas City metro to participate in its annual Winter Reading Challenge (January 15 to March 15) of reading five books in two months with the promise of an exclusive coffee mug…

Scholarship Opportunities Available For Local Students Pursuing Health-Focused Careers

staff2 January 16, 2021

January 16, 2021 By Robin Blakely The Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation (GLSHF) has opened the 2021 Scholarship Cycle to support academic studies leading to a career in a medical or a healthcare discipline. Local students can apply for health-focused scholarships now.…