Truman Heartland Community Foundation Awards Record Amount In Grants To Local Nonprofits

Truman Heartland Community Foundation Awards Record Amount In Grants To Local Nonprofits

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November 13, 2021 Truman Heartland Community Foundation (THCF) is pleased to announce a record-breaking $427,323 in competitive grants will be awarded to 57 nonprofits on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the THCF Annual Grants Luncheon. In honor of National Community Foundation Week…

Congressman Cleaver Celebrates Unveiling Of Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coins

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November 13, 2021 The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the United States Mint held a ceremony to unveil the designs of the Negro Leagues commemorative coins that will be minted in 2022. After a concerted bipartisan effort, The Negro Leagues Commemorative Coin…

To the LSR7 school community

admin November 12, 2021

November 12, 2021 Today, Friday, Nov. 12, the Jackson County Legislature voted to rescind its mask mandate. The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council voted on Nov. 4 to modify its mask mandate, requiring masks for school buses and schools through Dec. 2.…

Jackson County Legislature rescinds mask mandate

admin November 12, 2021

November 12, 2021 Media Release KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, the Jackson County Legislature voted 5-4 to rescind the mask mandate for Jackson County, effective immediately. Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. and Health Department Director Bridgette Shaffer, MPH, are thankful for the community’s commitment to…

Mask Mandate Extension statement by the Blue Springs City Council

admin November 12, 2021

Media Release From the beginning of this pandemic the Jackson County Health Department, along with the County Executive, and more recently the County Legislature, has acted with impunity in their oversight of public health policy, and without requesting input from the elected…

Lee’s Summit City Council Opposes County Mask Mandate

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Mallory HerrmannStaff Reporter The City of Lee’s Summit has approved a resolution expressing its opposition to the Jackson County Health Department’s mask mandate. The resolution urges a repeal of the county mandate, though the statement will have no practical impact on the…

Jackson County Executive outlines vision for Building a Better, More Equitable Jackson County in virtual State of the County

admin November 10, 2021

November 10, 2021 Press Release Announces 3-year, $10 million proposal to extend Our Healthy KC Eastside project KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. today delivered his 2021 State of County with a central focus on Building a Better, More Equitable Jackson…

LS West: 2021 Missouri Class 5 Softball State Champions

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November 6, 2021 By Fred [email protected] Whether rolling through opponents in the Show-Me State or having some famous “Throwed Rolls” at Lambert’s Café, the Lee’s Summit West Titans Softball team have proven to be the best in Missouri this season. The Titans…

Jackson County Parks + Rec Announces Return Of The Annual “Trip the Light Fantastic” Bike Ride

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November 6, 2021 By popular demand, the “Trip the Light Fantastic” Bike Ride through Christmas in the Park returns to Jackson County on Sunday, Nov. 21. The adult cyclist ride begins at 6 p.m. and the family ride at 6:20 p.m. Cycling…

Fred’s Football Forecast – Playoff Edition

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By Fred [email protected] Ray-Pec at LS North (Friday Night Lights Tour Stop)Back on Sept. 17th the Broncos played host to the Panthers and made a statement with a convincing 41-14 win that night. Since then the defending Class 6 state champions have…