Lee's Summit Town Hall

Monday NewsLink: LSR7 seeking public input through surveys plus this week’s local events

Welcome to your Monday NewsLink episode for the week of Sept. 11, 2023. This week, discover how the Lee's Summit R-7 School District actively seeks your input through surveys, shaping the future of education in our community. Plus, explore exciting local events and the Downtown Lee's Summit Farmers Market, all while staying connected with your community through this engaging twice-weekly podcast.

Eating wings, giving water & finding your charitable passions in Lee’s Summit

We had planned to feed some colleagues wings and have some fun previewing next week's Wings 4 Water charity event, but real jobs got in the way. This week, Nick and Liesl remind you to take part in next Thursday's event at Paragon Star while also talking about how easy it is to get involved in local charities and find your way to do a little good and create a little change right here in your own backyard. 

NewsLink: Leadership change at LS Social Services; wrapping up construction at LSHS & more

In this episode of the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast, hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays bring you the latest updates from Lee's Summit, Missouri. Discover the changing leadership landscape at Lee's Summit Social Services as executive director Matt Sanning steps down, and learn about the completion of extensive renovations at Lee's Summit High School, marking its 150th anniversary. Plus, hear about the record enrollment at Summit Christian Academy and a special interview with Candace Jennings, owner of Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile, as they celebrate their 30th anniversary. Stay connected with your community in this engaging episode.

She bought it on a whim, but now she’s a fixture in downtown

15 years ago (well in two months), Candace Jennings told her dad she'd like to take over the Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile business in downtown. Some members of the family were selling the business, and something told Candace she needed to take it on for herself. And now, the business is a thriving piece of the downtown Lee's Summit landscape, and this month celebrated its 30th anniversary. Candace popped into the vault to tell her Whistle Stop story and her passion for making coffee and creating relationships.

Monday NewsLink: Downtown fixture closing; construction project ending; a heartwarming story & more

Welcome to your Monday NewsLink for the week of August 28, 2023. In today's episode of the Lee’s Summit Town Hall podcast, hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays bring you the latest local updates. Cameron’s Home Furnishings, a downtown retail fixture, is set to close its doors, marking the end of an era. Meanwhile, Lee’s Summit High School's construction projects near completion, and the podcast also delves into the heartwarming story behind Alyssa’s Wishes, a global nonprofit spreading kindness through painted rocks.

 

Spreading good words as therapy for her — and the world

She suffered the tragedy of a mother's worst fears. But her story doesn't end there. A chance encounter led to a new mission and the act of spreading encouragement and love through the power of words become the rock of her continued healing after the loss of her daughter. This is Karen Houck, of Alyssa's wishes.

Community buzz: School advisory groups forming, senior mission trips, Oktoberfest and more

Welcome to Lee’s Summit Town Hall and your Monday News Link, brought to you by Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit. Join Nick Parker and Liesl Hays as they bring you the latest news, events, and updates from Lee's Summit each week. From the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District's call for community input to the heartwarming story of Summit Christian Academy's mission trip, stay informed about the local happenings. Plus, get ready to mark your calendars for the upcoming Lee's Summit Chamber's Oktoberfest and discover standout local spots like A Better Choice Preschool, all available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

From morning show pranks to supporting Americas veterans

Kansas City radio legend Randy Miller joins hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays in the Vault to talk about his career in radio and his current work hosting the Celebrity Salute podcast. In his podcast, Randy is joined by A-list celebrities from around the country who want take a little time not to focus on promoting their projects in Hollywood, but in promoting efforts to celebrate and support the men and women who serve, and have served, our country.

NewsLink: They symphony’s 20th season, LS Citizen of the Year & meet local entrepreneur

In this week's Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast, hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays bring you the latest news and events from the community. They announce Carl Chinnery as the 2023 Citizen of the Year, to be honored at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation's gala. Additionally, they highlight the upcoming 20th-anniversary concert by the Lee’s Summit Symphony and discuss an interview with local entrepreneur Jeremy Springer, who opened The Filmore Cafe.

On coffee, entrepreneurism and leadership

Nick and Liesl invited Jeremy Springer on the show to brag about his new coffee shop, The Fillmore Cafe, in Unity Village. And he did, but as sometimes happens in The Vault, the conversation had a life of its own as Jeremy opened up about entrepreneurism, the things that drive him and his passion for helping his employees and colleagues succeed as well as himself.