Children’s Services Fund Of Jackson County Awards $32,000 To HorsePower Experiential Learning Program

Children’s Services Fund Of Jackson County Awards $32,000 To HorsePower Experiential Learning Program

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August 31, 2024 Thanks to an award from the Children’s Services Fund of Jackson County, HorsePower Experiential Learning Program (HELP) will be able to expand and serve more clients through this unique equine program designed to help young people struggling with mental-health…

Jackson County Public Health Offers Free Narcan At Local Grocery Stores In Pop-Up Events

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August 31, 2024 In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) is partnering with local Hy-Vee stores to offer free opioid overdose prevention resources in Raytown and Lee’s Summit. This week, JCPH will host a pop-up resource table…

Sixth Annual Missouri Vietnam Wall Run Is Sept. 20-21

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August 31, 2024 Veterans in Defense of Liberty’s® Liberty Riders of America™ Cav Division is hosting the Sixth Annual Missouri Vietnam Wall Run™. This FREE veterans statewide motorcycle event will be held on Friday – National POW/MIA Recognition Day – and Saturday,…

“History On Elm Series” Examines Missouri’s French Creole Culture

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August 31, 2024 The State Historical Society of Missouri’s History on Elm series kicks off its free public programs this fall with stories and folklore of Missouri’s French Creole. French roots in the region go back at least as far as 1723…

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…

Tracey Chappell: A Voice For Justice In Jackson County

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August 24, 2024 Submitted by Tracey Chappell In a bid to champion the rights of law-abiding citizens and ensure a safer community for all residents, Attorney Tracey Chappell has announced her intent to seek, and win the position of Jackson County Prosecutor,…

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…

Jackson County Executive statement on elected Assessor proposal

admin August 19, 2024

Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement on Ordinance 5864, the proposal for an elected assessor: “A qualified and experienced Assessor is essential for accurate and fair property assessments in Jackson County. The current appointment process ensures this…

Strothertowne Pet Hospital Expands To Meet Demand

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August 17, 2024 Strothertowne Pet Hospital is pleased to announce that its newly expanded offices are now open to the public. The clinic, founded in 2009, has grown from two doctors: Warren B. Jones, DVM and Sarah Rutherford, DVM to four, as…