Mid-Continent Public Library Spelling Bee Returns March 11

Mid-Continent Public Library Spelling Bee Returns March 11

staff2 March 10, 2023

On Saturday, March 11, at 8:30 a.m., 37 elementary and middle school students from around the region will come together at Mid-Continent Public Library’s Midwest Genealogy Center (3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, Mo.) to compete in the annual Mid-Continent Public Library Spelling Bee (formerly the Jackson-Clay…

Macadoodles Launches ‘Drive it Home’ With Nonprofit Gift

staff2 March 9, 2023

By John Beaudoin First-ever LS drive-thru opening with giveback to LSSS, LS Animal Shelter LEE’S SUMMIT – You can pick your favorite cause and your favorite wine to-go now in Lee’s Summit. Macadoodles in Lee’s Summit has launched the city’s first-ever drive-thru…

County offices in Independence remain closed for the week

admin March 8, 2023

March 8, 2018 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – County offices at the Jackson County Historic Truman Courthouse, 112 W. Lexington Avenue in Independence, will be closed for the remainder of this week. Repairs are ongoing to resolve a plumbing issue that caused the restrooms…

Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled for March 7 Severe Weather Awareness Week March 6-10

admin March 6, 2023

By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department Assistant Chief Dan ManleyLee’s Summit Fire Department LEE’S SUMMIT, MO— To help you prepare for whatever weather comes our way, March 6-10, 2023, has been designated Severe Weather Awareness Week. If you’re going to live…

Emerald Isle Parade Will Float Through Downtown Lee’s Summit On March 11th

staff2 March 4, 2023

March 4, 2023 By Donnie RodgersExecutive Director Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early at the 17th annual Emerald Isle Parade in Downtown Lee’s Summit on Saturday, March 11th. The parade is hosted by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street…

J. Thomas Lovell, Jr. Inducted Into The Missouri Recreation And Parks Hall Of Fame

staff2 March 4, 2023

March 4, 2023 On February 16, J. Thomas Lovell, Jr. was inducted into the Missouri Recreation and Parks Hall of Fame. The induction took place at the annual awards banquet of the Missouri Park and Recreation Association in Lake Ozark, Missouri. Tom…

Joe Snook Receives Missouri Park & Recreation Fellow Award

staff2 March 4, 2023

March 4, 2023 Joe Snook, Administrator, Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Department, was honored with the Missouri Park and Recreation Association’s highest honor, Fellow Award, at their annual conference on February 16, 2023 in Lake Ozark, MO. Since 2001, Joe has served…

Orchid Delirium At Powell Gardens

staff2 March 4, 2023

March 4, 2023 Powell Gardens is hosting Orchid Delirium from March 3 through April 16. Members received a special early sneak-peek to the artful display of over two-thousand unique orchids from over 50 genera from the Powell Gardens’ greenhouse. Lead Horticulturist, Brent…

LSR7 School Board Candidate

staff2 March 4, 2023

March 4, 2023 Regina Garrett is announcing her candidacy for the Lee’s Summit Board of Education. “I believe that my experience with LSR7 thus far can bring a new perspective to the board that can help bridge the gap between concerned taxpayers…

MSSDAR State Regent’s Visit

staff2 March 4, 2023

March 4, 2023 On February 25, 2023 , Renee Pope Pace, State Regent of the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, was the guest of Honor at Prairie Chapter, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), in Lee’s…