Lee's Summit Town Hall

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.

Monday NewsLink: Back-to-school store seeks donations, Chipman Road closure, and Arts Week preparations

Lee’s Summit Town Hall and Monday NewsLink, hosted by Nick Parker and Liesl Hays, provides the latest news and events in the Lee's Summit community. This week's highlights include Lee's Summit Social Services seeking donations for its Back-to-School Store, a temporary closure of a section of Northwest Chipman Road for improvement works, and preparations for the City's upcoming Arts Week celebration in October. Listeners can stay informed by following the podcast on various platforms or accessing the weekly events list on Link2LeesSummit.com.

Taking a moment to listen — and not fix

With a new school year fast approaching, hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays thought it would be a good time to check in on our youth and see what things were on their minds as summer draws to a close. Their two sons, Charles Parker and Ethan Hays, joined them in the vault for a conversation on school, bullies and their expectations and needs when it comes to parents helping them navigate the life of a teen.

Monday NewsLink: School registration, symphony concert, and local events

Stay Informed with Lee's Summit Town Hall's Monday NewsLink — Sponsored by Budget Blinds of Lee's Summit. Join Hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays for the Latest Updates in Lee's Summit, Including School Registration and a 20th-Anniversary Symphony Concert. Discover Local Events and Activities, Listen on Popular Podcast Platforms or at Link2LeesSummit.com.