Jackson County Executive statement on CDC’s mask guidance

Jackson County Executive statement on CDC’s mask guidance

admin July 28, 2021

July 28, 2021 5:07 p.m. Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated mask guidance: “Once again, we are faced with a very serious situation as COVID-19, in its many…

Allan Thompson Named Raytown Citizen Of The Year

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July 24, 2021 During the June 3rd scheduled Raytown Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Mike McDonough recognized and surprised long-time Raytown resident Allan Thompson as the 2021 Truman Heartland Raytown Citizen of the Year. “I am thrilled to honor Allan,” said McDonough.…

Barbara Jean Vickers

admin July 26, 2021

July 19, 1941 ~ July 23, 2021 Barbara Jean Vickers, age 80, a resident of Cameron, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at her residence. Barbara was born the daughter of Melvin Lee and Loraine (Barnett) Stratton on July 19,…

Bank Robbery At Commerce Bank In Raytown

admin July 24, 2021

July 24, 2021 Office of FBI Kansas City has stated there was a bank robbery today at approximately 9:55 a.m. at Commerce Bank, 6705 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO The suspect was described as a Black male, stocky build 5’8″ to 5’10”…

COMBAT Accepting Applications

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July 24, 2021 Jackson County COMBAT will begin accepting online applications for 2022 funding on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. The deadline to submit applications will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Go to jacksoncountycombat.com/2022funding for full details. Applications are available in…

Back-to-School Immunizations: Jackson County Health Department Clinics Help Kids Catch Up

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Last year, COVID-19 disrupted both in-person learning and routine wellness visits for children across the county. As a result, too many have fallen behind on recommended vaccinations. The Jackson County health department is offering back-to-school immunization clinics to help families get their…

2021 BMX Nationals Returns To Raytown

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July 17, 2021 Hundreds of riders as young as 5 and over 50, from beginner to pro will compete in Raytown during the BMX Mid America Nationals, July 23-25. While this is a national event, riders are expected from across the county,…

Raytown Movies In The Park

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This summer, Raytown Parks and Recreation is showing free movies in the park at C. Lee Kenagy Park located at 9700 E 79th Street. All movies are family friendly and begin at dusk. This month’s movie is DreamWorks’ “Abominable” and will be…

2021 REF Scholarship Recipients

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July 10, 2021 Congratulations to the Class of 2021! The Raytown Educational Foundation’s scholarship program began in 1998 and continues today. Scholarships for this year’s seniors include 48 first year awards to 29 students totaling $46,011. Special thanks to our fund holders…

Traffic Alert: Signal and lane configuration changes scheduled for Raytown Rd. at MO Route 350

admin July 7, 2021

July 7, 2021 In conjunction with the City of Raytown, crews are making signal and lane configuration changes along Raytown Rd. that will require the closure of eastbound and westbound Raytown at MO Route 350. The intersections of MO Route 350 and Raytown Rd.…