Summit Lanes Will Reopen to Public on June 1

Summit Lanes Will Reopen to Public on June 1

admin June 1, 2020

New Sanitization and Social Distancing Protocols in Place to Ensure Safer Environment Summit Lanes, which has been providing family fun and entertainment to the Lee’s Summit community since 1968, will reopen its doors to the public on Monday, June 1 after an…

MCC Will Use $300,000 National Science Foundation Grant To Remotely Train Rural High School Students In Precision Machining

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May 30, 2020 Metropolitan Community College has received a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a distance-learning program that will train rural high school students in precision machining, a high-demand career field. MCC currently offers certificates and an associate…

Prosecutor’s Office To Monitor Polls On Tuesday For Voting Irregularities

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May 30, 2020 The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office will monitor polls next Tuesday for any voting irregularities in the General Municipal election on June 2, 2020, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced this week. The prosecutor’s office monitors each election for…

The Phases of Grief

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May 30, 2020 It is often said that grief is a journey—and for many individuals, that journey leads through five distinct phases of emotional expression. While these phases of grief are not etched into stone, and some individuals may experience them differently…

Paradise Park Update for June 1st

admin May 29, 2020

May 29, 2020 Hello friends of Paradise Park, Late last week the health department released the requirements for Phase 2 of the reopening in Jackson County. Unfortunately, they still have all children’s “playground equipment” and many of the indoor and outdoor spaces (like…

Jackson County releases detailed guidance for phases 2 & 3

admin May 28, 2020

May 28, 2020 Phase two begins June 1 with amended guideline for retail businesses KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. – in consultation with Jackson County Health Department Director Bridgette Shaffer, MPH – today is announcing detailed guidance and…

Grow Your Own Veggies To Ease COVID-19 Financial Stress

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May 23, 2020 In response to the tremendous interest in home food production, University of Missouri Extension now offers a free online course in basic vegetable gardening. “The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put an added financial strain on many Missouri families,” said…

Rotary Youth Camp And Rotary Club 13 Creates “Rotary Cares” Assistance Program

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May 23, 2020 In Response to the nationwide COVID crisis, the Rotary Youth Camp and Downtown Kansas City Rotary Club (Club 13) allocates $50,000 to aid the families and organizations they serve. Donations, both monetary and in-kind, will be sent to families…

The Military Funeral Service

staff2 May 22, 2020

May 23, 2020 A military funeral service is an important way to honor a person who has bravely defended and served his or her county. Military funeral traditions can actually be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome. While today’s ceremonies still…

Library to Resume Book Drop Returns, Launch Curbside Service

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On Monday, May 11, Mid-Continent Public Library branches began accepting returns of previously checked-out items through their book drops. The drops have been closed since the Library shut its doors on March 16 to ensure the health and safety of customers and…