What Determines the Cost of a Funeral?

What Determines the Cost of a Funeral?

staff2 October 3, 2020

October 3, 2020 When a family member or a close friend has just passed, it may seem crass to think of financial matters—and yet, even during a season of bereavement, families must consider the monetary. You may have a funeral to plan…

UCM’s Professional Training And Education Open House Geared For Adults Seeking Training For A New Career

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October 3, 2020 Would you like to begin a new career in a high-demand field? The University of Central Missouri’s monthly Professional Training and Education Open House is designed to help adult learners find the workforce training that fits their goals. The next…

Missouri Democratic Party Statement On KC Star Editorial On Rick Roeber

staff2 September 29, 2020

After the editorial printed in the Kansas City Star detailing claims of alleged abuses made by children and the former spouse of candidate Rick Roeber, Missouri Democratic Party Acting Chair Clem Smith released the following statement: “The alleged acts of abuse are…

Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Details Hybrid Learning Plan for Grades 4-12

admin September 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020 By Katy BergenPronouns: She, her, hers (What’s This?)Executive Director of Public RelationsLee’s Summit R-7 School District As the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District continues an unprecedented school year, COVID-19 has prompted the district to embrace flexibility, innovation and resourcefulness…

Jackson County Executive announces passage of $5 million equity-based school funding plan

admin September 28, 2020

Sept. 28, 2020 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. is excited to announce the County Legislature’s unanimous approval of his equity-based K-12 public school funding plan. The plan, Ordinance 5398, provides $5,000,000 of the federal CARES Act funds received…

Statement Regarding Governor and First Lady Parson COVID-19 Test Results

admin September 23, 2020

Sept. 23, 2020 (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, the First Lady was tested this morning after displaying minor symptoms. The Governor was then tested as well…

The Chairman of the Jackson County Legislature has issued the following statement on the audit report of Jackson County

admin September 23, 2020

Sept. 23, 2020 The Chairman of the Jackson County Legislature has issued the following statement on the audit report of Jackson County No-Bid Contracts and Other Expenditures released by the Office of Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway: “The Jackson County Legislature in…

Auditor Galloway finds Jackson County lacks transparency and oversight on legal, lobbying and other professional services

admin September 23, 2020

Sept. 23, 2020 Audit identifies $2.7 million in no-bid contracts; $1.3 million in contracts that went years without review JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (September 23, 2020) — Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit of Jackson County government that found lack of transparency…

LSR7 In-Person Learning Update

staff2 September 22, 2020

Sept. 22, 2020 Email sent to: Dear LSR7 Parents and Guardians: Since mid-August, Superintendent David Buck has met weekly with the Jackson County Health Department to assess the status of COVID-19 transmission in our community so that the Lee’s Summit R-7 School…

What is the Proper Etiquette for a Memorial Service?

staff2 September 19, 2020

September 19, 2020 A memorial service is a service held without the remains present, usually occurring within a week of a loved one’s death (although this has the tendency to vary based on individual circumstances). The memorial service itself is more informal…