Parents of adolescents have the opportunity to learn successful parenting strategies at a Parenting the Love and Logic Way course geared for families with children from age 11 to 17. Offered by Lee’s Summit CARES, the sessions will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 20 through March 13, at Summit Lakes Middle School, 3500 SW Windemere Drive, Lee’s Summit.
Read MoreLS Social services fielding increased calls as federal government shutdown continues
As some of the more than 800,000 federal workers going unpaid reside in the cities of Lee’s Summit, Lone Jack, Lake Lotawana and Greenwood, local assistance agency Lee’s Summit Social Services is bracing for the likely uptick in requests for food and financial assistance. In fact, in just the last week, LSSS Executive Director Matt Sanning said his organization has received 15 requests for assistance from furloughed government workers.
Read MoreA crystal clear message from Local NEA members to LSR7 BOE — No new contract
A letter sent to the Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education by officers of the Lee’s Summit chapter of the National Education Association pulls no punches: do not renew Dr. Dennis Carpenter’s contract, they implore.
Read MoreCity Hall art exhibit to feature Warren 'Stylez' Harvey
The City of Lee’s Summit is hosting an art exhibition in the lobby of City Hall featuring the works of regional artist Warren ‘Stylez’ Harvey from Jan. 14 through March 1.
Read MoreLSR7 School Board ballot set with eight candidates
Tuesday’s filing deadline left us with eight candidates announcing campaigns to fill two seats on the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District’s Board of Education.
Read MoreSCA to host KC area Christian College Fair
Summit Christian Academy will host the 2019 Kansas City Area Christian College Fair, sponsored by the North American Coalition for Christian Professionals (NACCAP).
Read MoreLS CARES offering workshop focusing on childhood trauma on Feb. 13
Lee’s Summit CARES is presenting a one-hour workshop focusing on understanding, preventing and reversing the effects of childhood trauma. Called Trauma Informed Care: Developing Resilience through Education and Mindfulness, the course will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Summit Ridge Academy, 2620 SW Ward Road, Lee’s Summit.
Read MoreSCA honors secondary students with Christian Character awards
Summit Christian Academy recently recognized students who consistently exhibit exceptional Christian character through the Christian Character Award program.
Read MoreNew Trails coming to Legacy Park
The City of Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with local non-profit Urban Trail Co., is bringing new trails to Legacy Park. These natural-surface, single-track trails for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running will be located along the northern and eastern portion of Legacy Park.
Read MoreWard Road to close Jan. 23 for improvements
A section of Southwest Ward Road will close Jan. 23, and will remain closed until June 2019, as the City of Lee’s Summit makes road improvements. After this first phase of construction, additional closures of Ward Road will follow through September 2019.
Read MoreCity to begin working with land owner to master plan 4,000 acres of undeveloped land
In 2019, the City of Lee’s Summit will be working with Property Reserve, Inc. (PRI) to master plan 4,000 acres of undeveloped PRI property not previously available to the market. The land is in two large tracts located within the city limits.
Read MoreA missed opportunity to correct the narrative
I lost track of how many times KCUR Up to Date host Steve Kraske tried to steer his recent conversation with Lee’s Summit R-7 Superintendent Dennis Carpenter to race and race relations. Carpenter did what he could to refocus the discussion, but after 15-20 minutes or so, we unfortunately learned little if anything about recent boundary changes and...
Read MoreParenting the love and logic way
Lee’s Summit CARES will offer its popular Parenting the Love and Logic Way course from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 24 through Feb. 21. Designed for parents of children of all ages, the class will be at Great Beginnings Early Education Center, 905 NE Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit.
Read MoreCity announces annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration
The City of Lee’s Summit will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a free community-wide event Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. in The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 NW Murray Rd.
Read MoreReconnecting to college: KC Scholars and KC Degrees provide financial boost and navigation assistance for adult students
In January 2015, Randi Perry’s college experience was unexpectedly cut short when she was seriously injured in an automobile accident while commuting from Independence to the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Warrensburg campus.
Read MoreThis Christmas with Addy
With each Christmas, I get a few more questions from my daughter about all the intricacies of Santa, his route and other details associated with delivering a few billion gifts worldwide.
Read MoreCharacter Breakfast will recognize 'everyday heroes'
Everyday heroes from throughout the community will be honored at the annual Mayor’s Character Breakfast, scheduled from 7 to 9 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 NW Murray Road. The popular annual event, hosted by Lee’s Summit CARES, typically includes a sellout crowd of close to 700 attendees.
Read MoreCertificates: A fast track to a rewarding career through the University of Central Missouri
Adults interested in starting a new career in a growing field with a good salary are encouraged to check out the Career Certificate Program, offered through the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Lee’s Summit location -- the Missouri Innovation Campus.
Read More2019 resolutions, Lee’s Summit style
I don’t typically do resolutions each New Year. I can resolve to do better, work harder, sleep more, workout regularly, all of that. And, really, we can all set goals that are attainable, not outlandish, and strive to hit them during the course of the 12 months ahead of us.
Read MoreLearn about screen time and the developing brain at LS CARES parenting workshop
Lee’s Summit CARES is tackling an important topic for families in today’s constantly plugged-in world at a one-hour workshop called Screen Time and the Developing Brain.
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