Jackson County Executive statement on mask extension

Jackson County Executive statement on mask extension

admin November 1, 2021

November 1, 2021 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement regarding today’s Legislature vote to extend the County’s mask mandate until November 22, 2021: “Over the past several weeks we have made significant progress in reducing…

Hy-Vee Issues Consumer Advisory on Onions

admin October 22, 2021

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 22, 2021) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today a consumer advisory regarding the onion recall that is occurring nationwide. Hy-Vee was recently notified by its supplier Capitol City Fruit that in August the grocer had received a shipment of onions that are part of the recall. The…

How To Stay Safe When Paying With Your Smartphone

staff2 October 16, 2021

October 16, 2021 By Burton KelsoThe Technology Expert Convenience has always been king which has lead to a surge of using cashless payment methods such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo. However, with the convenience of cashless payments, there comes…

Jackson County Health Department Opens New COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Offering Pfizer Booster

staff2 October 16, 2021

October 16, 2021 Following the recent FDA authorization and CDC recommendation of Pfizer boosters for certain populations, the Jackson County Health Department opened up a new, permanent COVID-19 vaccine clinic located at 3651 NE Ralph Powell Road in Lee’s Summit. The clinic…

“Become One” With Gateway Church Fall Event

admin October 13, 2021

By Diane Hawkins Come Join us at Gateway Church, 5600 SW Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs, MO, on October 23rd from 3:00-6:00 pm for our first fundraising event! Funds that are raised will go to providing occasional food and shelter as needed…

How To Stop Criminals From Spoofing Your Smartphone Number

staff2 October 5, 2021

October 2, 2021 By Burton KelsoThe Technology Expert Telephone spoofing, also known as caller ID spoofing is the act of making a phone call appear as if it is coming from a different number when it shows up on your caller ID.…

Jackson County Executive recommends public health order extension on indoor mask requirement

admin October 4, 2021

October 4, 2021 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. – in consultation with Jackson County Health Department Director Bridgette Shaffer, MPH and Emergency Management Coordinator Troy Schulte – is recommending a 30-day extension to the County’s public health order requiring…

Governor Parson Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Police Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans

admin September 23, 2021

September 23, 2021 (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Governor Mike Parson today ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Jackson County on Friday, September 24, 2021, in honor of Independence Police Department Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans. Officer Madrid-Evans received his Missouri…

Project Update: Bridge work along I-435 at Gregory Blvd. and Oldham Parkway causing traffic delays

admin September 22, 2021

Sept. 22, 2021 – For immediate release Project Update: Bridge work along I-435 at Gregory Blvd. and Oldham Parkway causing traffic delays JACKSON COUNTY –Motorists may encounter traffic delays as a result of bridge repairs taking place on the Interstate 435 bridges over Gregory Blvd. and Oldham…

Make an Instant Family Meal Hit

staff2 September 18, 2021

September 18, 2021 As technology advances, so do time-saving kitchen gadgets making cooking easier than ever! Our days and nights are filled with work, school and other activities which leave less time to prepare home-cooked meals. However, small appliances like Instant Pots…