Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting: Fire Science Career Pathway Program

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting: Fire Science Career Pathway Program

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September 28, 2024 Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Lee’s Summit R-7 School District and the City of Lee’s Summit for the Fire Department to assist with a firefighter academy for high school students. The Fire Department would agree to loan…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting: Proposed 2024 Property Tax Levy

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September 28, 2024 A public hearing was held on the proposed 2024 property tax levies for the City’s general operating, Parks and Recreation and debt service funds. The City must set a new tax levy each year based on Jackson County property…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting: Missouri Good Neighbor Week Proclamation

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September 28, 2024 Mayor Baird issued a proclamation declaring Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 as Missouri Good Neighbor Week. Signed into law in 2022, Missouri Good Neighbor Week encourages citizens of Missouri to participate in events and activities to establish connections with…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

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September 28, 2024 Mayor Baird issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, to bring attention to the epidemic of domestic violence and honor victims and survivors. Domestic violence affects every community with devastating consequences and by working together,…

POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony

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September 28, 2024 On September 20, 2024, Jack Ray VFW Post 5789 and its Auxiliary held a touching ceremony to commemorate POW/MIA Recognition Day. The event took place at the All Veterans Memorial in William B. Howard Station Park, where attendees gathered…

Paragon Star Announces Exciting “Art and Vine Walk” Event

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September 28, 2024 Paragon Star is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated “Art and Vine Walk” event, set to take place on October 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This unique evening promises to be an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and…

The Fall Season Begins At The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market Harvest Festival On October 5th

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September 28, 2024 Kick off the Fall season at the Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. Stroll through the market while enjoying live music and shopping for the freshest produce, pumpkins, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more.…

Coldwater Receives Truman Heartland Grant For Little Blessing Diaper Program As Diaper Need Awareness Week Begins

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September 28, 2024 Coldwater of Lee’s Summit received $8,000 for its Little Blessings Diaper Distribution Program from the Truman Heartland Community Foundation just in time for National Diaper Need Awareness Week September 23-29. The grant will cover the cost of diapers for…

Fundraiser Poker Tournament And Raffle

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September 28, 2024 There will be a Texas Hold’em Tournament and raffle to raise money for The Ronald McDonald House Charities and Jamie Taylor of the Lee’s Summit Police Department in his fight against cancer on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 3 p.m.…

Additional Absentee Voting To Open For Jackson County Voters

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September 28, 2024 Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners voted to add an additional absentee voting location for voters in Eastern Jackson County for this Presidential Election only. The Independence location at 110 N. Liberty St. will be open beginning September 24,…