What Now?

What Now?

staff2 July 9, 2016

By Pam Henry The Lee’s Summit R7 School District has been in the news lately for situations that have saddened and angered many residents. As a result, the Superintendent of Schools has resigned, the Board of Education President has stepped down from…

Building Community – Changing Of The Guard

staff2 July 9, 2016

By Susan Coffman In this past two years, leaders of the community began to hand over their leadership roles. Geneva High, former Director of Lee’s Summit Social Services, Roby Little, former Director of Lee’s Summit CARES, and most recently Nancy Bruns, former…

Why I Support Our Parks Sales Tax Renewal

staff2 July 9, 2016

I’ve lived in Lee’s Summit since 1976, and Lee’s Summit Parks have always been part of the fabric of my life. In fact, when I think back on some of the best memories since that time, a very good percentage has a…

The Evidence Of Faith’s Substance

staff2 July 9, 2016

America’s Christian Teenager Part 1: Holding fast to the Truth Isaiah 50:6 “ I gave My back to those who beat Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spitting.”…

Letter to the Editor: Joe Arthur

staff2 July 2, 2016

Letter to the Editor My compliments to the professional staff at the Jackson County Sheriff’s department. I had an appointment on June 29 and arrived early, the receptionist was friendly and helpful as she directed me to a waiting area and supplied…

Mike Gempeler Cartoon

staff2 July 2, 2016

By Mike Gempeler Mike Gempeler is an award-winning editorial cartoonist from Lee’s Summit. He has over 25-years of experience and his cartoons have been featured in several newspapers throughout the Midwest.

The Evidence Of Faith’s Substance

staff2 July 2, 2016

Christianity & the Constitution Part 3: The Second Amendment Psalm 35:1 “Plead my cause, O Lord, with those who strive with me; Fight those who fight against me.” This Wednesday, July 6th, may be the most significant day in history for Americans.…

The Evidence Of Faith’s Substance

staff2 June 4, 2016

Subject: Honoring America’s Military this Memorial Week: Our Navy Seals 1Samuel 16:18 “I have seen a son… who is skillful, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person; and the Lord is with him.” This…

To The Editor

staff2 April 2, 2016

Dear Editor, Lee’s Summit School Board needs to be transparent I believe in transparency – as a taxpayer, I believe our Superintendent, District Officials and our school board should be assuring us, with a state audit, that all laws are being obeyed.…

The Evidence Of Faith’s Substance

staff2 June 28, 2014

Subject: The Bible comes alive through Archaeology – Moab, Ammon and King David 1Chronicles 11:10,39,46 “These were the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king… Zelek the Ammonite… Ithmah…