September 11, 2001: Forgetting Is Not An Option

September 11, 2001: Forgetting Is Not An Option

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As the nation and world look toward the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery will remember and honor the thousands of innocent men, women, and children killed in the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001. This…

City Council Passes Resolution To Encourage Citizens To Vote

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Mallory Herrmann [email protected] A resolution passed by the city council this week urges city citizens “to become informed related to Proposition D and to exercise the right to vote on November 6, 2018.” Proposition D is a statewide ballot initiative to increase…

‘Veterans Salute’ Returns to Mid-Continent Public Library

editor September 8, 2018

MCPL’s Annual Celebration Honors Veterans, Features Live Music, Displays, and More Independence, MO – Mid-Continent Public Library is proud to announce the return of its annual Veterans Salute event, which pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of our nation’s service members.…

Integrity Home Health Care + Hospice Hosts Alzheimer’s Association Benefit Garage Sale

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Integrity Home Care + Hospice will be hosting a garage sale on Friday, Sept. 21 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 22 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their local office, 3751 NE Ralph Powell Rd., Lee’s Summit,…

Free National Teen Defensive Driving School Comes To Warrensburg

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The national free teen defensive driving program B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) will head to the Missouri Safety Center at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) in Warrensburg on Saturday and Sunday (September 15-16). The facts: Car crashes are the…

The Heart of the Summit 2018 5k/10k/10k Relay Race to Benefit Lee’s Summit First Responders

editor September 2, 2018

By Kirby Asplund The Rotary Club of Lee’s Summit has announced plans for the 7th Annual Heart of the Summit 5K/10k/10k-Relay. The event will take place Saturday morning, September 8, 2018, at Unity Village. “As it has in past years, this event…

Deadline For Nominations For Outstanding Citizens

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The deadline to nominate outstanding citizens for Lee’s Summit CARES Reflections of Character Awards is Oct. 10. Lee’s Summit citizens have the opportunity to honor individuals making a difference within the community by submitting nominations for the Lee’s Summit CARES 2019 Reflections…

Lee’s Summit Parks And Recreation Events

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Adult Kickball League Starting Friday, Sept 7 & Tuesday, Sept 11 at Hartman Park Sports Complex. Flash back to the best playground game of all time! NO experience needed! Two separate COED leagues on Tuesday and Friday. Roster minimum of 10, maximum…

Lake Lotawana Recycling Extravaganza

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On Saturday, September 8th, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, the parking lot of Lake Lotawana Community United Methodist Church turns into a Recycling Extravaganza, an event for you to bring unwanted items from your home to be reused or recycled by others.…

Mid-Continent Public Library Trades Food For Fines

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Mid-Continent Public Library’s biannual Food for Fines program is back! This fall, Food for Fines will be held from Monday, September 10, through Sunday, September 16, 2018. During the weeklong initiative, MCPL customers will have the chance to donate nonperishable food items…