Travelin’ Trunk Finds A Home

Travelin’ Trunk Finds A Home

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September 7, 2024 The newest acquisition by the Lone Jack Historical Society has quite a story to tell. Lone Jack Historical Society volunteer, the late Stephanie Dyer, discussed with descendants of a Jackson County pioneer the importance of the Lone Jack Civil…

It’s Tomato Time! Enjoy The Best Of Fresh And Canned

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September 7, 2024 Tomatoes are the quintessential summer fruit. Yes, in the botanical world, they are fruit (flowers and seeds), but they are commonly known as vegetables. Beyond the identity crisis, tomatoes are packed with good nutrition— a vital choice to include…

Friends Of Army Aviation Hosting UH-1 Huey Ride Along Events For Greater Kansas City Area

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August 31, 2024 The Friends of Army Aviation is hosting UH-1 Huey ride along events open to the public in the greater Kansas City area Sunday, Sept. 1, through Sunday, Sept. 8. The events will allow families and children the opportunity to…

Lee’s Summit CARES Coffee & Conversations On Human Trafficking

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August 31, 2024 Lee’s Summit CARES is hosting a Coffee & Conversations event focusing on a pressing issue that affects us all: human trafficking. The event will take place on Monday, Sep. 23 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fillmore Cafe located…

Hunger Knows No Boundaries

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August 24, 2024 By Linda MasonVolunteer at The Gardens at Unity VillageExtension Master Gardener with Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Hunger affects every community, including our own. According to the 2023 Missouri Hunger Atlas, a project by the University of Missouri…

Rachel Stone Memorial Scholarship Tailgate

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The Lee’s Summit High School Tiger Community is invited to a tailgate party from 5 to 6:45 p.m. before the season-opening football game against Liberty on Friday, Aug. 30 in the school cafeteria, north entrance, in support of the Rachel Stone Memorial…

Congressman Cleaver Presents Prestigious Congressional Award Medal To Lee’s Summit West Student Ethan Wood

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August 24, 2024 U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) presented the prestigious Congressional Award Gold Medal to Lee’s Summit West student, Ethan Wood. Ethan earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal for his unremitting dedication to service to the community, which included over…

ReDiscover, Pro Deo Join Forces For Teens

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August 24, 2024 ReDiscover and Pro Deo Youth Center have formalized their affiliation, effective July 1, to provide a stronger continuum of care for youth mental wellness in Jackson County, Missouri. Through this affiliation, ReDiscover and Pro Deo Youth Center has a…

KC Royals Just One Month Away From More Home Games?

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August 24, 2024 By Fred [email protected] On Wednesday, Aug. 21 when the Kansas City Royals series with the Los Angeles Angels ended the Royals had 35 games left to play in the 2024 regular season. With one look at the team schedule…

Stock Up On End-of-Summer Produce

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August 24, 2024 Summer is starting to wind down and so are our gardens, but there is some great produce that is still in abundance. Produce that is in season is picked at the peak of ripeness, meaning it often tastes better…