Reflection Of A New County Legislator

Reflection Of A New County Legislator

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March 18, 2023 After just two short months in office as your Jackson County Legislator, I wanted to share a few things that I’ve learned with the folks in my community. I’ve been an active “political follower” for many decades, so I…

Lee’s Summit Author Releases Second Crime Book

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March 11, 2023 In the early morning hours of November 29, 1988, a thunderous explosion rocked the city of Kansas City, Missouri, sending six brave firefighters to an early grave. The crime would go unsolved for nearly eight years and three months.…

County offices in Independence remain closed for the week

admin March 8, 2023

March 8, 2018 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – County offices at the Jackson County Historic Truman Courthouse, 112 W. Lexington Avenue in Independence, will be closed for the remainder of this week. Repairs are ongoing to resolve a plumbing issue that caused the restrooms…

County Offices In Independence Closed Tuesday And Wednesday

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The Jackson County Historic Truman Courthouse, located at 112 W. Lexington Avenue in Independence, will be closed on Tuesday, March 7 and Wednesday, March 8 due to a plumbing issue at the building that caused the restrooms to be unusable. Repairs are…

Orchid Delirium At Powell Gardens

staff2 March 4, 2023

March 4, 2023 Powell Gardens is hosting Orchid Delirium from March 3 through April 16. Members received a special early sneak-peek to the artful display of over two-thousand unique orchids from over 50 genera from the Powell Gardens’ greenhouse. Lead Horticulturist, Brent…

MSSDAR State Regent’s Visit

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March 4, 2023 On February 25, 2023 , Renee Pope Pace, State Regent of the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, was the guest of Honor at Prairie Chapter, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), in Lee’s…

Nothing Fishy about Knowing Your Omega-3 Level!

staff2 March 4, 2023

March 4, 2023 Did you know that 95% of Americans, and 80% of people worldwide, are not getting enough EPA and DHA omega-3s? It is important to know your levels because omega-3s can offer big benefits to your health. Omega-3s can help…

VFW Auxiliary 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Scholarship Contest

staff2 February 26, 2023

February 18, 2023 By Stephanie Leary Jack Ray VFW Auxiliary 5789 is excited to announce the VFW Auxiliary’s first 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest. Local students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to compete for $4,000 in national scholarships. Students must submit an…

Former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt To Lead State Historical Society Of Missouri

staff2 February 26, 2023

February 18, 2023 The State Historical Society of Missouri board of trustees has elected recently retired U.S. Senator Roy Blunt of Springfield as president of the State Historical Society for a three-year term. The former senior U.S. Senator from Missouri has served…

Graves Announces Nominations To U.S. Military Academies

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February 25, 2023 U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) has announced United States Military Service Academy nominations for students in Missouri’s Sixth Congressional District. Each year, members of Congress are tasked with selecting qualified students from their respective districts to attend one of…