February 27, 2019
This week, we went truly live for the first time! Nick Parker brought both
co-hosts, Jason Norbury and John Beaudoin, into the studio for a mailbag
episode. The trio offered some answers, insight and analysis to questions
and topics submitted by listeners, including area development, the City’s
strategic planning initiative, the downtown district and issues facing the
Lee’s Summit R-7 School District.
February 25, 2019
Your Monday morning NewsLink: Emerald Isle Parade honors community icon
Ferrell Shuck; snow days push LS R-7 District’s last day to May 30; St.
Michael Academy plans benefit event for March 2; Campbell Middle Schooler
garners state-wide recognition; Summit Theatre group opens new show on
Friday; and the LS Chamber gets set for its next candidate forum.
February 22, 2019
If decisions are made by those who show up, this Lee’s Summit resident is
ready to make as many decisions as she can. She is a volunteer member of
the Lee's Summit R-7 School District’s CFMP and Equity teams; the R-7 Board
of Education’s Citizen Advisory Committee and the Lee’s Summit leader for
Moms Demand Action. This is Hilary Graves.
February 20, 2019
Jason & Nick offer a few reminders for upcoming events before taking a look
at the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District’s Equity plan, which will be part
of the Board of Education’s discussions this Thursday.
February 18, 2019
In this week’s Friday Conversation, Nick sits down with local videographer
Chad Godfrey to talk about storytelling and some of the intriguing
prospects he gets to create — Including restoration of a 40-plus year-old
interview with former President Harry Truman, the 100th anniversary of
Drumm Farm and an interview with a 100-year-old WWII veteran.
February 15, 2019
In this week’s Friday Conversation, Nick sits down with local videographer
Chad Godfrey to talk about storytelling and some of the intriguing
prospects he gets to create — Including restoration of a 40-plus year-old
interview with former President Harry Truman, the 100th anniversary of
Drumm Farm and an interview with a 100-year-old WWII veteran.
February 13, 2019
Every episode begins with “a weekly podcast about what you can do to make a
difference.” This week, Jason and Nick are talking about three separate
opportunities for residents and business owners to offer their input on
local issues, housing development and the City’s future planning processes.
Oh, and Nick admits to being really bad at self-promotion.
February 11, 2019
Your Monday morning NewsLink: LS Parks 7 Recreation launches RevUp program,
opens youth girls volleyball registration; Downtown LS receives state-wide
honor; Dr. David Sharp named new principal at Pleasant Lea Middle School;
Six female students earn recognition from the National Center for Women and
Information Technology; and two top members of the City’s leadership team
have announced their retirement plans.
February 8, 2019
This week, Jason and Nick take a brief moment to thank and recognize former
City Council member Diane Seif, who passed away last week, before breaking
down a pair of issues currently facing our community. First, a public spat
between the mayor and a District 1 Council member surrounding discussion on
the now-denied Allera housing development; and second, a law suit filed
last week against the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District.
February 6, 2019
This week, Jason and Nick take a brief moment to thank and recognize former
City Council member Diane Seif, who passed away last week, before breaking
down a pair of issues currently facing our community. First, a public spat
between the mayor and a District 1 Council member surrounding discussion on
the now-denied Allera housing development; and second, a law suit filed
last week against the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District.