Library to Resume Book Drop Returns, Launch Curbside Service

Library to Resume Book Drop Returns, Launch Curbside Service

staff2 May 17, 2020

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…

Local Company Helps Re-open America

staff2 May 16, 2020

May 16, 2020 Ecologix is a Midwest-based energy efficiency company with a strong presence in Kansas City. The company’s core business has included converting older inefficient lighting to modern LED technology, resulting in savings of 50% to 70%. They have also installed…

Jackson County Releases Community Survey Results And Interactive Dashboard

staff2 May 11, 2020

May 11, 2020 Jackson County has released results from a COVID-19 survey asking residents how they feel about reopening our community’s workplaces, businesses and venues. The survey resulted in 9,500 responses between May 1 and May 8. Highlights of the survey include:…

Jackson County releases phase one recovery plan guidelines

admin May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020 County Executive announces plans to begin phase one on May 11 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. today is announcing phase one guidelines of the Jackson County Recovery Plan, which is planned to begin on May…

Jackson County asks residents to take survey on recovery plan

admin May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020 By Marshanna Smith County Executive announces plans to begin phase one on May 11 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. – alongside Unified Government of Wyandotte County, KCK Mayor/CEO David Alvey and Johnson County, Kansas Board…

Whiteman AFB B-2 stealth bomber, A-10 jets to fly over Kansas City in salute to COVID-19 essential workers

admin April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020 WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Whiteman Air Force Base pilots are scheduled to fly over medical facilities in Kansas City, Missouri, April 28 to honor and express Team Whiteman’s gratitude for all medical and healthcare professionals, essential employees and…

The School District’s $2.2 Million Turf And Track Replacement Project Will Move Ahead This Summer

staff2 April 25, 2020

April 25, 2020 Mallory [email protected] The Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education narrowly approved the contract with ATG Sports Industries last week. The project includes milling and overlays for asphalt surfaces at all three of the district’s high schools, as well as…

Whiteman AFB B-2 stealth bomber, A-10 jets to fly over Kansas City in salute to COVID-19 essential workers

admin April 24, 2020

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Editors Note, April 25, 2020: *We’ve updated the route to add an additional stop in Sedalia, Missouri.* Whiteman Air Force Base pilots are scheduled to fly over medical facilities in Kansas City, Missouri, April 28 to…

Governor Parson Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City Fire Department EMT Billy Birmingham

admin April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020 (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties and at fire houses across the state on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in…

City Of Lake Lotawana Board Of Aldermen Regular Meeting April 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

staff2 April 20, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 Social Distancing order in effect, this meeting will be held via conference call. The public is welcome to dial in, however, there will not be active participation from the public via conference call.If you have a Public Comment,…