Fire Station No. 7 Training Facility Hose Uncoupling

Fire Station No. 7 Training Facility Hose Uncoupling

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October 5, 2024 Join the Lee’s Summit Fire Department on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. for a special event – the Hose Uncoupling (fire department ribbon cutting) for their brand new Live Burn Training Facility at Fire Station No. 7 located…

Raytown Police Department Safety Fair

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October 5, 2024 The Raytown Police Department recently held their annual safety fair at Kenagy Park. Visitors got the opportunity to learn more about the multiple departments within the Raytown Police Department such as: SWAT, K9, and the Community Emergency Response Team…

Everything Changes With A Dream Sculpture Selected For Downtown Lee’s Summit’s Green Street

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October 5, 2024 The City of Lee’s Summit has chosen Everything Changes With a Dream as the gateway sculpture for Green Street, the new mixed-use development in the heart of downtown Lee’s Summit. The signature art piece will be installed at the…

Lee’s Summit Blood Drive to Help Those in Need

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The City of Lee’s Summit, in partnership with the Community Blood Center, will host a blood drive on Monday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City’s Maintenance Facility located at 1971 SE Hamblen Road. Those who donate will be…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting: Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport Rebranding

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September 28, 2024 City Council heard a presentation on a rebranding proposal for the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport (LXT) and its Fixed Base Operator. Airport operations have grown significantly and the current name no longer reflects the current function and capabilities of…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting: Fire Science Career Pathway Program

staff2 September 28, 2024

September 28, 2024 Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Lee’s Summit R-7 School District and the City of Lee’s Summit for the Fire Department to assist with a firefighter academy for high school students. The Fire Department would agree to loan…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting: Proposed 2024 Property Tax Levy

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September 28, 2024 A public hearing was held on the proposed 2024 property tax levies for the City’s general operating, Parks and Recreation and debt service funds. The City must set a new tax levy each year based on Jackson County property…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting: Missouri Good Neighbor Week Proclamation

staff2 September 28, 2024

September 28, 2024 Mayor Baird issued a proclamation declaring Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 as Missouri Good Neighbor Week. Signed into law in 2022, Missouri Good Neighbor Week encourages citizens of Missouri to participate in events and activities to establish connections with…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

staff2 September 28, 2024

September 28, 2024 Mayor Baird issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, to bring attention to the epidemic of domestic violence and honor victims and survivors. Domestic violence affects every community with devastating consequences and by working together,…

Community Connections Resource Fair

staff2 September 28, 2024

September 28, 2024 Raytown Quality Schools held a Community Connections Resource Fair last Saturday, Sept. 21. to showcase all of the free resources available to Raytown School District families. Attendees enjoyed a free lunch, refreshments, family activities, giveaways and prizes from local…