Missouri Proclaims October As Dysautonomia Awareness Month

Missouri Proclaims October As Dysautonomia Awareness Month

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October 17, 2020 October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month, a global campaign launched in 2012 by Dysautonomia International, a 501(0(3) non-profit that organizes landmark lightings, 5K runs, proclamations, social media campaigns and other awareness activities. Missouri governor Mike Parson and Mayor William A.…

Apartment Building Fire

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By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 9:01 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1423 SW 3 Street in the Oaks Apartments. A resident in the building called 911…

Oktoberfest 2024

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The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again host Oktoberfest in downtown Lee’s Summit this fall. Transport yourself to the heart of Munich, Germany with all the excitement of this wundervoll festival Friday, Sept. 27 from 3-10 p.m.; Saturday,…

Calling All Whataburger Fans: Lee’s Summit’s Newest Restaurant Opens Thursday

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Whataburger opens its newest location in Lee’s Summit on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. “We are so glad to have this restaurant and thank the community’s patience for waiting while we worked out some last-minute issues,” Operating Partner Nikole Boggus said.…

Coldwater Receives Truman Heartland Grant For Little Blessing Diaper Program As Diaper Need Awareness Week Begins

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Coldwater of Lee’s Summit received $8,000 for its Little Blessings Diaper Distribution Program from the Truman Heartland Community Foundation just in time for National Diaper Need Awareness Week September 23-29. The grant will cover the cost of diapers for about 25 children…

Oktoberfest Art & Craft Show Will Support Local Artists, Crafters, And MOCSA

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September 21, 2024 Explore 100 booths of unique arts and crafts to enhance your seasonal décor at the Oktoberfest Art & Craft Show. Join in on Friday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m.…

2024 9/11 Remembrance

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September 21, 2024 The American Legion District 5, VFW District 5, Muehlebach Funeral Care, Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, and the Catholic Cemeteries of Kansas City – St. Joseph held the Annual Kansas City Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday in honor of the anniversary…

Lee’s Summit History Museum News

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September 21, 2024 Just in time for football season the Lee’s Summit History Museum has new prints of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce for sale in the museum’s general store. These prints are by local artist Beth Martens. Individual prints of Mahomes…

Summit Lodge No. 263 Installs New Officers For 2024/25

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September 21, 2024 Summit Lodge No. 263, A.F. & A.M., Lee’s Summit, MO, held its Installation of Officers for the upcoming year on Sep. 8, 2024. The newly installed officers for 2024/2025 are: front row, left to right: James Tapscott, Treasurer; Chad…

MCC-Penn Valley’s Free Jazz In The Valley Festival

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September 21, 2024 Jazz in the Valley, a free music festival on the Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley campus, will be held 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. The public is invited. Penn Valley’s fourth annual jazz event will feature: Stranded in the City…