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 Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Allison Ryder joins Nick Parker and Jason Norbury to talk about the First Baptist Church of Lee's Summit's annual Christmas dinner project. This is the 18th consecutive year the church will prepare and serve Christmas meals for local residents who find themselves alone, or in need of food on the holiday. Meals are available for delivery or pickup through a drive-through system in the west parking lot. Any interested in having meals delivered to themselves or someone in need, call the church office at 816.525.0700.
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
KC Laser Company's Brett Jackson joins Jason and Nick to talk about his growing local business and a new promotion raising money for one local charity — Lee's Summit Social Services. 100% of proceeds for the KC Arrowhead & Crown Christmas Ornament will be donated to Lee's Summit Social Services and its programs for the community. The ornaments can be found at KCLaserCo.com. Also joining the show is LSSS Executive Director, Matt Sanning.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink for the week of November 30, 2020. Downtown Lee's Summit follows Small Business Saturday with Love Local Week; the Lee's Summit R-7 School District expands its meal delivery service as it shifts to an online learning model into January 2021; Santa Claus will connect to local residents via a live stream event on Dec. 17 and do you know a local resident with a good story to tell?
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
A little bit of news and analysis leads hosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury into another conversation and (community-wide) therapy session with Kerri Gray. Why? Because everything is hard — still. And sometimes we just need to talk with a friend and remember how to set expectations and adjust our perspectives.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink for the week of November 23, 2020. The Lee's Summit R-7 School District has pivoted back to online learning after surging community spread of COVID-19; the City of Lee's Summit hosts a community blood drive; local high school debate and journalism programs receive national accolades; and more to get you ready for Thanksgiving week.
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
She's baaaaaaaaaack! Downtown Lee's Summit events director Julie Cook returns to the show to talk about Friday night's Mayor's Tree Lighting ceremony, Small Business Saturday and the continuing Love Local campaign happening throughout the downtown district. Also, she has some words for Matt Sanning
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Nick and Jason discuss the Lee's Summit R-7 School District's decisions to move grades 4-12 to virtual for the rest of the semester and to keep grades PreK-3 in person for the time being.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink for the week of November 16, 2020. The Lee's Summit R-7 School District breaks ground for its fourth middle school; the loss if a business icon and community champion; the City of Lee's Summit is looking for your input on its comprehensive plan update; and one local student shows how perseverance really does pay off.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Pro Deo Youth Center's Elaine Metcalf and Sabor Latino's Reggie Gray join host Nick Parker to talk about a special fundraiser this Sunday at Sabor Latino Restaurant in downtown Lee's Summit. Proceeds from Sunday's sales will go to help Lee's Summit's only youth center.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Carl Froeschle and Karla Williams, from the Sunrise Rotary Club, join the show to preview Thursday night's Feed Lee's Summit virtual fundraiser event benefitting Coldwater of Lee's Summit, Meals on Wheels of Lee's Summit, Lee's Summit Social Services, and One Good Meal. Here's a hint: There are some really cool packages available for bid and raffle. Go to FeedLS.org to register.