Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Wins Countersuit Against Missouri Attorney General’s Office

Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Wins Countersuit Against Missouri Attorney General’s Office

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May 30, 2023 By Katy Bergen.Executive Director of Public Relationsfor LSR7 The Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri affirmed the broad powers of Missouri school boards to control and govern district operations in a court ruling issued Friday. The court’s order determined…

Local Author Wins Special Honor From Nautilus Book Awards

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May 27, 2023 “The Zen Executive: Gems of Wisdom for Enlightened Leadership” by Jim Blake has won a SILVER Award in the Business and Leadership category of the 2023 Nautilus Book Awards. Blake is the CEO of Unity World Headquarters, located at…

Congressional Art Competition Winner

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May 27, 2023 Congressman Emanuel Cleaver recently announced the 2023 Congressional Art Competition winner for the 5th District of Missouri William Brown and his piece entitled “Blue Slumbers.” Smith is a 2023 graduate of LSR7 and plans to pursue art education at…

Highland Park Elementary School Historical Marker Dedication

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May 20, 2023 On Tuesday, May 30th at 10:30 a.m. The Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City (NSDKC) is conducting a dedication of its newest historical marker placed in the greater Kansas City area, and its second since 2018 at…

Benefit Concert In Lee’s Summit…Next Stop Carnegie Hall

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This week: Lee’s Summit…Next week: Carnegie Hall. Award-winning singers Todd Murray and Stacy Sullivan are stopping over for a special musical tribute packed full of hits by Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee on May 20th. The Lee’s Summit show will be performed…

Sergeant William W. “Bill” Lowe Retires After Over 27 Years Of Service

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May 6, 2023 Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the following retirement effective May 1, 2023: Sergeant William W. “Bill” Lowe, Troop A public information officer, retired after 27 years, 10 months of dedicated service. Sgt.…

City Leaders Vow To Continue Fighting Landfill Despite Senate Setback

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May 6, 2023 A filibuster has stalled the passage of House Bill 909, legislation that would give communities a more meaningful voice in the development of new landfills on their border. The filibuster was led by Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-District 22),…

May 20-26 Is National Safe Boating Week

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May 6, 2023 Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of safe boating and make the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 20-26, 2023. National Safe Boating…

How To Automatically Backup Your Data On Your Devices

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May 6, 2023 By Burton KelsoThe Technology Expert It is so important to back up your data on your computers, smartphones, and tablets. Computers and devices fail all of the time and your data is more valuable than your device! Just think…

Opposing Drastic GOP Cuts, Protecting Reproductive Freedom, Legislation To Reduce Recidivism, And More

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May 6, 2023 Hello Neighbor, I hope that you and your loved ones are well and enjoyed the 2023 NFL Draft, held right here in Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District. With football fans from around the world flocking to Kansas City to experience…