Jackson County Parks + Rec Presents 30th Annual Dogtober Fest

Jackson County Parks + Rec Presents 30th Annual Dogtober Fest

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October 19, 2024 Dog lovers and their four-legged friends are invited to join Jackson County Parks + Park for the 30th Annual Dogtober Fest on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Kemper Outdoor Education Center located at…

Frightfully Fun and Allergy-Friendly: Healthy and Safe Halloween Treats

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October 19, 2024 Happy Halloween! It’s time to pick out your costume and run out the door to do some trick-or-treating! If you or your child is one of the many affected by food allergies, this time of the year can bring…

Lee’s Summit To Host RecycleFEST Oct. 26

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The City of Lee’s Summit will host a free RecycleFEST on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at the City’s Maintenance Facility, 1971 SE Hamblen Road. The event offers Lee’s Summit residents a chance to responsibly dispose of a variety…

Lee’s Summit Native Serves With U.S. Navy In Suffolk

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October 12, 2024 By Megan BrownNavy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Gall, a native of Lee’s Summit serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Network Warfare Command (NAVNETWARCOM). Gall graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1989. Additionally,…

Assisted Living Locators Opens Kansas City Location

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October 12, 2024 Assisted Living Locators, one of the nation’s leading senior placement and referral services, announced today the opening of its new Kansas City, MO location, serving the greater Kansas City, MO area, including Lee’s Summit and Jackson and Cass counties.…

Unique Fire Call

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October 12, 2024 Lee’s Summit Fire Department crews were called on last week to recover a downed weather balloon in the area of NW Donovan and Obrien Road. “During a career at the fire department, you can run into some pretty unusual…

SCA Theatre Department Presents “The Music Man”

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October 12, 2024 The Summit Christian Academy (SCA) Theatre Department will present The Music Man on the stage at SCA at 7 p.m. on November 7, 8, and 9, and 2 p.m. on November 9. The Music Man is family entertainment at…

Mango Mania: Tailgating Goes Tropical!

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October 12, 2024 It’s that time of year when tailgating is king, and cool breezes inspire us to hold on to summer. How about taking a tropical twist on your next tailgating event? Make mangos part of your outdoor menu for a…

Volunteers Needed For Stream Team Cleanup

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The City of Lee’s Summit is seeking volunteers to participate in a Stream Team Cleanup on October 12. Volunteers will help remove litter and debris from a tributary of Prairie Lee Lake from 10 a.m. – noon at Upper Banner Park, located…

Jackson County Legislator Manuel Abarca IV Joins Forces With Local Businesses To Provide Relief For Families Affected By Hurricane Helene In North Carolina

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During a gathering of the National Association of Hispanic County Official’s call, Legislator Abarca heard of the devastating impact from NAHCO member, Susan Rodrieguez-McDowell, from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the absence of available bottled water. As the son and grandson of…