Lee's Summit Town Hall

Catching up on our schools and talking about the tax levy

LSR7 Superintendent Dr. David Buck and Associate Superintendent of Operations Dr. Steve Shelton drop by the vault to talk about the tax levy issue on next month's ballot and why they feel it's an important move for the future of the district.

Monday NewsLink: New retail store celebrates through charitable giving and more

Welcome to the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast, presented by Budget Blinds of Lee's Summit. Every Monday, join Nick Parker and Liesl Hays as they discuss the latest news, events, and happenings around Lee's Summit, Missouri. In this episode, Nick and Liesl share some exciting updates, including the launch of a new retail feature at Macadoodles that benefits local charities, a new test-prep program from the University of Central Missouri-Lee's Summit, and the upcoming Lee's Summit Chamber candidate forum.

She’s out to share her passion for the arts and her hometown

Nick and Liesl welcome Jane Bollin to the studio. A long-time local realtor, Jane has built a wealth of knowledge about Lee's Summit and why people would choose it for their home and she loves giving that pitch to prospective home buyers. However, she's ready to share her passion for all things Lee's Summit — especially the arts — with everyone. She joins the show to talk about her new periodical segment in Link 2 Lee's Summit — My Home. Her first installment published this week and focused on an art display at Art School KC in downtown Lee's Summit.

Monday NewsLink: News, events and happenings for the week of March 6, 2023

The latest news, happenings, and events around Lee's Summit were discussed during the weekly news link, presented by Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit and Pro Deo Youth Center's Twisted Trivia event. The weekly podcast, hosted by Nick Parker and Liesl Hays, provides updates on the community.

Creating a space for youth to have a voice through peer advocacy, justice and reconciliation

Meredith Rose, enters the Vault, for a conversation with Nick and Liesl on Jackson County Youth Court and her own story about life and a path to community service and creating opportunities for area youth to succeed and excel.

Monday NewsLink: Gearing up for a parade and checking in on some school news

Your Monday NewsLink for the week of February 27, 2023. Each week, we'll take a few minutes to give you the news, happenings, and events around Lee's Summit.

Some twisted trivia and a call to support local teens

Elaine Metcalf drops by the studio to talk with Nick and Liesl about the upcoming Twisted Trivia event benefitting Pro Deo Youth Center. Elaine is celebrating her fifth year as executive director for Lee's Summit's only youth center and she has some big plans for the organization's future.

A mission to give everyone a voice, and seat, at the table

Voice. For Vanessa Hickman her work through Lee's Summit Cares is all about giving local youth an opportunity to use their voice and be heard when it comes to issues and conversations about them. On the day of her one-year anniversary with the organization, Hickman drops by the studio to chat with Nick and Liesl about LS Cares' programming for both youth and adults covering topics of mental health, substance use, bullying, parenting and more.

Monday NewsLink: LSR7 cancels classes for Red Wednesday & more news from around LS

Your Monday NewsLink for the week of February 13, 2023. Each week, we'll take a few minutes to give you the news, happenings, and events around Lee's Summit. This week's headlines come from the Lee's Summit R-7 School District, Lee's Summit Educational Foundation, Greater Lee's Summit Healthcare Foundation, UCM-Lee's Summit and more.

The evolution of a dream

Seth Allen had some very specific goals when he first opened Libations & Co. in downtown Lee's Summit. But, he knows both business and dreams can evolve. Just months after moving the business from 23 SW Third Street to 25 SW Third Street and doubling in size, he's now ready for another big step. The 1909 Club celebrates a soft opening this week and will be open to the public the following weekend. Named after the date of the building's original construction, Allen refers to the new venue as a music hall dedicated to high quality craft cocktails, music and a vibe you can't find anywhere else in town.