Celebrate Veterans And The 125th Anniversary Of The VFW

Celebrate Veterans And The 125th Anniversary Of The VFW

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October 19, 2024 Saturday the Lee’s Summit Jack Ray Post 5789, Veterans of Foreign Wars, invites everyone to help celebrate all our Veterans and families, as we honor their service and celebrate the 125th anniversary of the VFW. Center Stage for the…

Lee’s Summit To Host RecycleFEST Oct. 26

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The City of Lee’s Summit will host a free RecycleFEST on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at the City’s Maintenance Facility, 1971 SE Hamblen Road. The event offers Lee’s Summit residents a chance to responsibly dispose of a variety…

Fire Damages House In Greenwood

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By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 9:44 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 200 Block of Pine Tree Drive in the City of Greenwood. A passer-by reported…

UCM Workforce Training Graduates Honored At Lee’s Summit Ceremony

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October 12, 2024 The University of Central Missouri (UCM) celebrated adult learners who successfully completed workforce training at a graduation ceremony hosted Monday, Sept. 23 at UCM’s Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit. The 36 graduates earned industry-recognized certificates through programs designed…

Lee’s Summit Chamber Of Commerce General Election Candidate Forum

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October 12, 2024 The Lee’s Summit Chamber will be hosting a General Election Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. This event will take place at the Missouri Innovation Campus, located at 1101 NW Innovations Parkway in Lee’s Summit, and…

Jackson County Legislator Manuel Abarca IV Joins Forces With Local Businesses To Provide Relief For Families Affected By Hurricane Helene In North Carolina

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During a gathering of the National Association of Hispanic County Official’s call, Legislator Abarca heard of the devastating impact from NAHCO member, Susan Rodrieguez-McDowell, from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the absence of available bottled water. As the son and grandson of…

Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2024

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The Lee’s Summit Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week (FPW) campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! TM” The campaign educates everyone about the importance of working smoke alarms in…

Rotary Club Of Lee’s Summit Partners With Nkwazi Rotary Club

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October 5, 2024 The Rotary Club of Lee’s Summit is thrilled to announce the successful completion of a major international initiative that will bring essential medical equipment and supplies to 23 healthcare facilities in and around Lusaka, Zambia. This project, spearheaded by…

Lee’s Summit Blood Drive to Help Those in Need

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The City of Lee’s Summit, in partnership with the Community Blood Center, will host a blood drive on Monday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City’s Maintenance Facility located at 1971 SE Hamblen Road. Those who donate will be…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting: Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport Rebranding

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September 28, 2024 City Council heard a presentation on a rebranding proposal for the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport (LXT) and its Fixed Base Operator. Airport operations have grown significantly and the current name no longer reflects the current function and capabilities of…