A weekly podcast conversation, produced by Link 2 Lee's Summit, highlighting local issues and people in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Host Nick Parker and guests discuss pertinent issues and topics concerning local residents and introduce listeners to some of the people who help make Lee's Summit a vibrant community.
Episodes
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
This week, Jason and Nick are doing their first interview with Dr. David Buck second. Why? Because COVID. After first joining the show after the Lee's Summit R-7 School District announced its initial plans for reopening, the new superintendent comes back for what was originally planned as his introductory interview and a chance for residents to learn more about him and his vision for the district.
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
It's a short episode, but that doesn't mean there's nothing going on. As Nick & Jason sat down to record this week, the Lee's Summit R-7 School District announced it would be presenting some recommended changes to it's reopening plan, the City is asking for public input, the Mayor is launching a new commission to continue community focus on diversity and inclusion and even though the events are all canceled, you should go ahead continue support of your favorite local charities. They, and the people they serve, are still in need.
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink for the week of July 27, 2020. Mayor Bill Baird presents new development plan for downtown Lee's Summit, local education news and more.
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
He started his first business at age 12 — he was a magician. And he never looked back. Since then, he's been an entertainer, a motivational speaker, a real estate professional, digital publisher, app developer and now a restauranteur. His positive approach to life and business, combined with visions of perfection, drive his entrepreneurial ambitions. This is Reggie Gray. Oh, and at one point, his story includes a ventriloquist and a talking rabbit. That's the start of a joke, right?
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
It's decision week for families in the Lee's Summit R-7 School District as they face the decision of in-person or online schooling for their students in the coming semester. And the City Council finally took up discussion on the latest efforts to move forward with a downtown performing arts space and permanent farmers market.
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink for the week of July 20, 2020. Hosts Nick and Liesl break down the latest news and headlines as we move into a new week.
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Host Nick Parker and Jason Norbury are joined by LSR7 Superintendent Dr. David Buck and Board of Education President Ryan Murdock for a dive into the district's recently announced plans to reopen the district in August. Included in that plan is a choice presented to families — in-person school or online education.
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Today on the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast, hosts Nick Parker & Jason Norbury are joined by Velocity Lee's Summit Board Chair Tim Denker and Operational Director Ashley Smithson to talk about Thursday's Velocity Pitch @ Home - Birthday Edition and the non-profit's 5th anniversary.
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink for the week of July 13, 2020. Nick & Liesl bring you all the news, notes and happenings for the week.
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Local playwright Ben Martin and Lee's Summit resident Carl Chinnery join Nick for a conversation about Summit Theatre Group's soon-to-be-released audio play, A Candle Against the Dark. The play tells the story of the Chinnery family's fight with polio in the 1940s. Fittingly, the drama is produced in the style of the 40s-era radio plays.