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As we move into the final quarter of 2021, one bright spot as been the return of regularly scheduled community events. Last week's Oktoberfest, put on by the Lee's Summit Chamber, marked a successful return of festivals. And now that fall is officially here, Nick and Jason talk about some of the other beloved community-wide events on the calendar.

Retirement; awards; haunted tours and more!

Your Monday NewsLink for the week of September 27, 2021. This week's headlines come from City Hall, the Lee's Summit R-7 School District, Downtown Lee's Summit and the rest of your community.

The Oktoberfest doth return

If it feels like it's been more than a year since we've all gathered for a community festival in downtown, well, that's because it has been. But that's all about to change. Rachel Dyer, from the Lee's Summit Chamber's Oktoberfest committee, joins Nick and Jason to preview this weekend's festival. That's right, folks, Oktoberfest is this weekend in downtown Lee's Summit! Oh, and we've got a couple of news notes as well. But mostly, this is about Oktoberfest.

Looking for the why and one woman‘s quest for financial freedom

The Lee's Summit City Council is talking about redistricting and the possibility of establishing the City's own health department. Hosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury say that's all fine and good, but could you give us the reason why we need our own department? And Lee's Summit resident and entrepreneur Samantha Salem stops by the studio to share some of her story.

Wings, chili & raising money for charities

Wings 4 Water is tomorrow night and next weekend Chilifest makes its triumphant return. Bridge Space owner and Chilifest "Head Honcho" Ben Rao. joins Nick and Jason to talk about the local event, the food you'll get to eat, the people the event helps and even a bit about how you can get involved.

September is full of great events; Jason wants to get nerdy

On this Wednesday episode, hosts Nick and Jason preview some upcoming events and festivals; take a look at COVID's effect on the LSR7 School District and some new public incentives for an ongoing development project.

Monday NewsLink: Some events, a record-breaking year and other local news & notes

Your Monday NewsLink for the week of August 30, 2021.

Finding the wind beneath our wings and cooking the books

Ain't nothin' gonna break his stride. Ain't nothin' gonna slow him down. Oh, no. He's got to keep on cooking those wings. Wings 4 Water founder Chris Turney drops by the studio to talk to Nick and Jason about next week's 5th annual Wings 4 Water charity event at Harris Park. 

Monday NewsLink: Back to school and other local news, notes and events

Your Monday NewsLink for the week of August 23, 2021. School is back in session this week and we've got a few headlines from the Lee's Summit R-7 school District, as well as some other news and notes from around the Lee's Summit community. 

Catching up with Dr. Buck as our kids get ready for a new school year

You heard it here first. LSR7 Superintendent Dr. David Buck says this year, "School's going to look a lot more like school." With just 7 days left in the summer break, hosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury chat with Buck about the upcoming school year and get an idea of what students can expect.