Truman Library Institute Commemorates Truman’s Birthday And 75th Anniversary Of V-E Day

Truman Library Institute Commemorates Truman’s Birthday And 75th Anniversary Of V-E Day

staff2 July 13, 2020

The Truman Library Institute and the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum will commemorate the 75th anniversary of V-E Day and Harry Truman’s 136th birthday on May 8, 2020 with a special online initiative presented in honor of this milestone. Harry Truman announced Germany’s surrender…

Back To School In The Era Of COVID Forum

staff2 July 11, 2020

July 11, 2020 Lee’s Summit based non-profit, Suburban Balance will host a major forum to bring Missouri and Kansas school district superintendents together for a back to school discussion in the era of COVID. This virtual forum is scheduled for Thursday, August…

Oktoberfest 2020 Canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic

admin July 10, 2020

July 10, 2020 By Taylor Smith | Director of Communications The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Oktoberfest Festival, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival was originally scheduled for September 25-27, 2020. “The Oktoberfest committee…

Attainable Activism?

admin June 5, 2020

June 5, 2020 By Katherine Ewing of Lee’s Summit As protests over George Floyd’s murder have made headway, I have come across many people who are unsure how they can help advocate for the black community. Due to COVID-19, attending these protests…

MCPL Summer Library Program Kicks Off May 26

staff2 May 28, 2020

May 26, 2020 Mid-Continent Public Library is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its annual Summer Library Program, which encourages children to remain intellectually engaged while they are out of the classroom. From May 26 through July 31, participating kids and…

Summit Grill And StrongBox Wealth Host Virtual Cooking Show Benefit

staff2 May 9, 2020

May 9, 2020 StrongBox Wealth and Summit Grill have teamed up to present Cooking for a Cause with Summit Grill and South of Summit Taqueria & Tequila’s Executive Chef Conrad Barbera on Wednesday, May 13 at 6 p.m. to raise awareness for…

Lee’s Summit to Cancel Legacy Blast Fireworks

admin May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020 Mallory [email protected] In anticipation of the continuing ripple effect from the novel coronavirus, the city will be canceling the Fourth of July Legacy Blast fireworks display. City Manager Steve Arbo suggested this week that the city should not finalize…

Virtual Wellness Walk Promotes Mental Health Awareness And Suicide Prevention

staff2 April 18, 2020

April 18, 2020 Lee’s Summit CARES, in partnership with the LSR-7 High Schools, have redesigned their annual suicide prevention and mental-health awareness event to allow for social distancing this spring. A Virtual Wellness Walk, scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. April 25,…

Whiteman Air Force Base cancels 2020 Wings Over Whiteman

admin March 20, 2020

March 20, 2020 WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Whiteman Air Force Base’s 2020 Wings Over Whiteman Air and Space Show, originally scheduled for June 13 and 14, is now cancelled. Base officials cancelled the large, public event to better confront the…

Pancakes For Patriots Postponed

staff2 March 12, 2020

March 12, 2020 Sorry to report Pancakes for Patriots is being postponed in the best interest of the community. Tickets will be honored, and a later date will be posted. Thanks for understanding.