Lee's Summit Town Hall

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.

Monday NewsLink: Celebrating 20 years of music, comedy conversations, USWNT watch parties and more

🎙️ Lee's Summit Town Hall Podcast Summary: In this week's episode, join hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays as they bring you the latest news and updates from Lee's Summit. Discover the upcoming 20th anniversary gala concert by the Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra at the renowned Helzberg Hall, delve into an insightful conversation with resident comic Megan Mercer about her journey into comedy, and explore a thought-provoking Q&A with former Board of Education member Kim Fritchie. Plus, don't miss the exciting watch party for the US Women's soccer team's first match in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Stay informed and engaged with the Lee's Summit community through the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast and Link 2 Lee's Summit. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Visit Link2LeesSummit.com for additional details and to join the conversation on social media.

The addictive power of laughter

Lee's Summit resident Megan Mercer enters The Vault for a conversation with Nick and Liesl about her work as an improv comic — how she got into it, what keeps her going back and her big plans to make Lee's Summit a comedy hub.

Monday NewsLink: Registration for LSR7 Schools opens next week and other community updates

Discover the latest news, events, and discussions happening in the vibrant community of Lee's Summit with the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast. Hosted by Nick Parker and Liesl Hays, this engaging podcast brings you the Monday NewsLink episode, in collaboration with Budget Blinds of Lee's Summit. Stay informed about important updates such as registration for LSR7 Schools, insightful interviews with community figures like former Board Member Kim Fritchie, and thought-provoking student-led conversations through the "I Can Relate" podcast project. Explore topics that matter to the residents of Lee's Summit, including education, workforce training, and more. Tune in to the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast on popular platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or visit Link2LeesSummit.com to be a part of the conversation and stay connected to your community.

Purple Bench Project creating space for stories & new friends

If you read his columns in Link 2 Lee's Summit you know John Beaudoin to be a passionate follower of local government and one who is never shy about sharing his opinions on the actions of local officials. But sometimes it's easy to overlook his passion for all things Lee's Summit and the people who make up his hometown community.  In this week's episode, Beaudoin drops by The Vault to talk about a new project he and partner Hilary Graves recently launched in downtown. The Purple Bench Project offers a space for local senior citizens to sit and visit with other residents sharing stories and creating new relationships.

Monday NewsLink: Annual free fireworks celebration set for tonight & more news from around town

Join Nick Parker and Liesl Hays on this week's episode of Lee's Summit Town Hall's Monday News Link, presented by Budget Blinds of Lee's Summit. Discover the exciting events and news happening around Lee's Summit. Learn about the annual free fireworks celebration at Legacy Park, hosted by Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation and the City of Lee's Summit. Find out how a Lee's Summit family paid tribute to a 9/11 victim through a special encounter with country singer Alan Jackson. Explore how the Truman Heartland Community Foundation has provided over $735,000 in scholarships to local students. Don't forget to sign up for the weekly newsletter and follow Link 2 Lee's Summit for community updates. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app, or visit Link2LeesSummit.com to stay connected and informed.

A few words from the youth of our community

This week, hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays wanted to do something a little different and share the voices of another podcast with the Lee's Summit Community. I Can Relate is a podcast featuring local middle and high school students who choose topics they feel are important and in need of conversation. In this episode, which was part of the most recent season, members of the group talk about transitioning from middle to high school, lingering effects of COVID and offer advice to each other, and any youth listening, as they work their way through their high school years. I Can Relate is available on most podcast apps or at icanrelate.fredcasts.com.

Your Monday NewsLink

Join hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays on the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast as they dive into the exciting happenings in Lee's Summit. In this Monday NewsLink episode, get the latest news and updates from Lee's Summit with the Monday News Link by Lee's Summit Town Hall. Dive-In Movie Night, Wings 4 Water charity event, Toast To Our Towns gala, and more. Stay informed and engaged in your community.