Summit Christian Academy Vocalists Earn Gold Medals At State Music Festival

Summit Christian Academy Vocalists Earn Gold Medals At State Music Festival

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May 21, 2022 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that three soloists and one ensemble received the top rating (1) at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Music Festival. Soloists earning a gold medal included junior Shea…

Edson Announces Candidacy For County Legislature

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May 21, 2022 Submitted by Phyllis Edson Phyllis Edson, Lee’s Summit District 3 Councilmember, recently filed to run for District 6 Jackson County Legislator, Edson filed as a Republican for the August 2 Primary Election. Edson first ran for city council representing…

Keri Ingle Capitol Report

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May 21, 2022 Senate Finalizes New Congressional Redistricting PlanThe Senate on May 12 voted 22-11 to send a congressional redistricting plan to the governor and then abruptly called it quits for the year a day ahead of the constitutional adjournment deadline. The…

International Studies Appreciation Luncheon

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May 14, 2022 Written by Sophia Buck On May 9, 2022, the Summit Technology International Studies program from the Missouri Innovation Campus hosted their first-ever Appreciation Luncheon. This event was mostly student organized with direction from the program’s teacher, Curtis Cook. Cook…

Lee’s Summit Medical Center Nationally Recognized With An ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

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May 14, 2022 Lee’s Summit Medical Center has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Lee’s Summit Medical Center’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. The hospital is part…

Molendorp Disburses Over $1.2 Million In April Collections

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Cass County Collector of Revenue Chris Molendorp has released April 2022, property tax disbursement figures for Cass County’s local political subdivisions. Molendorp disbursed $1,222,877.15 to 58 separate local political subdivisions and the State of Missouri. Cass County’s public-school districts were the largest…

Jackson County Parks + Rec Seeks Feedback For Blue River Parkway Master Plan

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As part of Jackson County’s commitment to enhance the quality of life for all residents and build a better, more equitable community, the County is currently working to create a new master plan for the Blue River Parkway. The plan will explore…

Theresa Galvin Announces Candidacy For Jackson County Executive

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May 7, 2022 Theresa Cass Galvin has announced her candidacy to run for the Jackson County Executive seat. Elected to the County Legislature in 2014, Galvin is currently the Vice Chairman of the Legislature. Her colleagues nominated her for this role for…

New Exhibit At The Missouri Quilt Museum

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May 7, 2022 The Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton, MO is pleased to announce a new exhibit of quilts from the National Quilt Museum, Paducah, Kentucky. “The theme of the new exhibit is “April Showers, May Flowers”, said Dakota Redford, curator for…

Two Outstanding Young Journalists To Be Honored

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May 7, 2022 Reporters for “The Northeast News” in Kansas City and the “Jefferson City News Tribune” have been selected to receive the 2022 William E. James Outstanding Young Journalist award from the Missouri Press Association. Roger Dillon, president of MPA, announced…