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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.

Episode Date
Celebrating 50+ years of delivering meals and relationships
Jun 25, 2025
It's all day Jazz! Collin Brich on this month's Lee's Summit Jazz Festival
Jun 18, 2025
Father's Day without a dad: Local teen opens up prior to holiday some families don't get
Jun 12, 2025
Workshopping a new song? Julie Cook and Jenny Gale drop by the vault to sing a song about next week's festival
May 28, 2025
Market Opens Soon, Mayor's Race Begins & Honoring Lost Leaders
May 23, 2025
Phil & Lori Volen discuss the literal building blocks of their business — Phillori Phigures
Apr 16, 2025
Final Countdown: A last look at the school bond question and four candidates for LSR7 BOE
Apr 02, 2025
Breaking down the $225M bond question: What it means for LSR7 Schools
Mar 25, 2025
Episode 859: Prioritizing Mental Health with ReDiscover’s Demetrios Walker
Mar 19, 2025
Get Ready to 'Shamrock the Block!'
Mar 12, 2025
Breaking down the BOE election and the role of leadership
Mar 07, 2025
Empowering Youth & Strengthening Community with Chris Madden
Feb 20, 2025
The Three C's: Creativity, Community & Custom Apparel
Feb 05, 2025
A Toast! Raising a glass, to good music, nights out with friends... & pickles?
Jan 17, 2025
A holiday treat: Santa's back and we're talking Christmas magic!
Dec 20, 2024
Holiday Happenings: Story Time with Santa & Festive Jazz in Downtown Lee’s Summit!
Dec 11, 2024
'I got to up my love game:' A conversation at the intersection of community service and ministry
Dec 04, 2024
Community Connections: Local involvement fuels business growth while enhancing the community
Nov 21, 2024
Community Connections: Growing the business and our community are synonymous
Nov 04, 2024
Feed Lee's Summit: A night of fun, food, and philanthropy supporting local nonprofits
Oct 28, 2024
Empowering Voices: Teens take the mic on mental health and bullying
Oct 21, 2024
Celebrating anniversaries, storytelling & nostalgia
Oct 07, 2024
Building safe spaces and giving a little extra to local teens
Sep 23, 2024
Make your plans now — Oktoberfest returns Sept. 27
Sep 16, 2024
Beetlejuice? In a restaurant? And a pork belly burrito? I have so many questions!
Sep 10, 2024
Warming up the spotlight & renewing a vow to serve
Sep 03, 2024
Tis the season for football, wings and a community of giving
Aug 26, 2024
7 days and counting! Yep, it's time to start talking about school
Aug 14, 2024
LSSS opening its annual back to school store and you can help
Aug 05, 2024
The experience is as important as the product
Jun 26, 2024
How's your wings game?
Jun 19, 2024
There's gonna be music notes everywhere
Jun 12, 2024
Nick made a friend! Welcome aboard, Vanessa
May 29, 2024
Burning questions and rocking the countdown to Downtown Days!
May 22, 2024
Can't we all just give 'a little extra'
May 15, 2024
Matching our passions with service and what's happening this week
May 01, 2024
Shared vulnerabilities & appeals for empathy highlight community event on youth mental health
Apr 25, 2024
Some flights of fancy, some shopping, and some conversation about local politics
Apr 18, 2024
From bureaucrat to community volunteer — Steve Arbo talks life after City Hall
Apr 10, 2024
Teens step forward to lead community convos on mental health
Apr 04, 2024
A business with an unexpected, yet rewarding focus on care for special needs kids
Mar 27, 2024
Passion for music and the arts leads new director to Lee's Summit and its symphony orchestra
Mar 14, 2024
1, 2, 3 o’clock, 4 o’clock Shamrock!
Mar 07, 2024
Making weekend plans and visiting with an old friend
Feb 29, 2024
The power of Information, voices and inclusion
Feb 09, 2024
Finding the right spot at the right time
Jan 31, 2024
Ashley Muffitt and Square One's mission to build a community of resources for area entrepreneurs
Jan 25, 2024
You gotta look back before you move forward
Jan 17, 2024
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 BOE ballot changes, MLK celebration& Christmas continues!
Jan 15, 2024
Monday NewsLink: Local candidates filing for office and get ready for a live stream with Santa!
Dec 18, 2023
Our first ’favorite things’ winner and your next opportunities to se Santa!
Dec 13, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Election filings, holiday events and more
Dec 11, 2023
Spreading some holiday cheer with some of our favorite local gifts
Dec 06, 2023
Monday NewsLink: holiday events and development updates
Dec 04, 2023
Cheers for a decade of festive charity: 12ish Bars of Christmas fundraiser set for Dec. 9
Nov 29, 2023
Happy podversary to Liesl and Friday can’t get here fast enough!
Nov 15, 2023
Monday NewsLink: It’s time to light the lights!
Nov 13, 2023
It’s Chillifest! 18th annual community event set for Saturday
Nov 08, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Veterans Day Parade, Chilifest fun, and building strong community networks & more
Nov 06, 2023
Combining humor & vulnerability to help area businesswomen connect and grow
Nov 01, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Parade and Chillifest events set for Veterans Day
Oct 30, 2023
Welcoming a new neighbor & holy moly the holidays are coming!
Oct 25, 2023
Monday NewsLInk: Spooky Season, Market Plaza Groundbreaking & More
Oct 23, 2023
Using art to help survivors cope and reclaim a part of themselves
Oct 18, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Arts events, major groundbreaking and more...
Oct 16, 2023
Haunted tours & costumed parades taking over downtown this month
Oct 11, 2023
That place where business, community & contentment collide
Oct 04, 2023
Monday NewsLink: UCM-LS introduces a new degree program; City exploring a new EDC; cultural events & more!
Oct 02, 2023
Lee’s Summit story ready to take the stage
Sep 27, 2023
NewsLink: City Council to hear recommendations for EDC reorganization & more
Sep 25, 2023
Prost! Previewing this weekend’s Oktoberfest in downtown LS
Sep 20, 2023
NewsLink: LSR7 reducing tax levy, Oktoberfest is here, the LS Symphony’s new concert & more
Sep 18, 2023
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 seeking public input through surveys plus this week’s local events
Sep 11, 2023
Eating wings, giving water & finding your charitable passions in Lee’s Summit
Sep 06, 2023
NewsLink: Leadership change at LS Social Services; wrapping up construction at LSHS & more
Sep 05, 2023
She bought it on a whim, but now she’s a fixture in downtown
Aug 30, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Downtown fixture closing; construction project ending; a heartwarming story & more
Aug 28, 2023
Spreading good words as therapy for her — and the world
Aug 23, 2023
Community buzz: School advisory groups forming, senior mission trips, Oktoberfest and more
Aug 21, 2023
From morning show pranks to supporting Americas veterans
Aug 09, 2023
NewsLink: They symphony’s 20th season, LS Citizen of the Year & meet local entrepreneur
Aug 08, 2023
On coffee, entrepreneurism and leadership
Aug 02, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Back-to-school store seeks donations, Chipman Road closure, and Arts Week preparations
Jul 31, 2023
Taking a moment to listen — and not fix
Jul 27, 2023
Monday NewsLink: School registration, symphony concert, and local events
Jul 24, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Celebrating 20 years of music, comedy conversations, USWNT watch parties and more
Jul 17, 2023
The addictive power of laughter
Jul 12, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Registration for LSR7 Schools opens next week and other community updates
Jul 10, 2023
Purple Bench Project creating space for stories & new friends
Jul 05, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Annual free fireworks celebration set for tonight & more news from around town
Jul 03, 2023
A few words from the youth of our community
Jun 28, 2023
Your Monday NewsLink
Jun 26, 2023
We’re starting our countdown to a favorite local charity event
Jun 21, 2023
Recognizing local achievements and looking ahead to this week’s events
Jun 19, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Events, Education, and Achievements in Lee’s Summit
Jun 12, 2023
A kick-start for young makers & entrepreneurs
Jun 07, 2023
Music, food, vendors — It’s all happening in downtown this weekend!
May 31, 2023
NewsLink: Downtown Days, school news & state championships
May 30, 2023
Monday NewsLink: News & Notes for the week of May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Schematic Designs for Market Plaza Revealed, Excitement Builds in Lee’s Summit
May 15, 2023
KC’s second year of the Parade of Hearts hits Lee’s Summit
May 10, 2023
Lee’s Summit Town Hall Monday News Link
May 08, 2023
MCC-Longview President Kathrine Swanson on building relationships, art, education and even AI
May 03, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Cinco de Mayo celebrations, farmers market & more
May 01, 2023
Singing songs of flowers and finding the business of her dreams
Apr 26, 2023
Monday NewsLink: School news, upcoming events and a former football player making a home in LS
Apr 24, 2023
The power of kettlebells and learning LSMO > California
Apr 19, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Summer camps, national tournaments and celebrating legends
Apr 17, 2023
Johnson, Miller & Garrett capture LSR7 school board seats in tight race
Apr 05, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Tuesday’s election, weekend events & more
Apr 03, 2023
Catching up on the ballot questions and the City is asking of voters
Mar 31, 2023
Moving forward... What are our next community conversations?
Mar 29, 2023
Monday NewsLink: A look at upcoming events and current news from your community
Mar 27, 2023
The one where Liesl turns the tables
Mar 22, 2023
Catching up on our schools and talking about the tax levy
Mar 15, 2023
Monday NewsLink: New retail store celebrates through charitable giving and more
Mar 13, 2023
She’s out to share her passion for the arts and her hometown
Mar 08, 2023
Monday NewsLink: News, events and happenings for the week of March 6, 2023
Mar 06, 2023
Creating a space for youth to have a voice through peer advocacy, justice and reconciliation
Mar 01, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Gearing up for a parade and checking in on some school news
Feb 27, 2023
Some twisted trivia and a call to support local teens
Feb 22, 2023
A mission to give everyone a voice, and seat, at the table
Feb 15, 2023
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 cancels classes for Red Wednesday & more news from around LS
Feb 13, 2023
The evolution of a dream
Feb 08, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Construction news at Paragon Star and more news from around the community
Feb 06, 2023
In search of 100 (or more) people who care
Feb 01, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Local arts, schools and charitable news
Jan 30, 2023
He’s a coach. No, he’s a salesman. Wait, are they the same thing?
Jan 25, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Student grants, local charity events & more
Jan 23, 2023
Black Diamond’s songs of life
Jan 18, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Honoring MLK, Restaurant Week & more
Jan 16, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Honoring MLK, Restaurant Week & more
Jan 16, 2023
To be good, you gotta be stubborn
Jan 11, 2023
Monday NewsLink: Local MLK celebration, meet the candidates & planning for spring?
Jan 09, 2023
The one where the students take over
Dec 21, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Holiday events highlight the week ahead
Dec 19, 2022
12ish Bars of Christmas charity event closing in on $30K for Hope House
Dec 14, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Upcoming events & a look at some local students
Dec 12, 2022
Prepping for a holiday concert & setting up students for real world success
Dec 07, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Holiday events, city council agenda and congrats for some local prep athletes
Dec 05, 2022
Santa Claus is coming to town
Nov 30, 2022
Upcoming events for this Thanksgiving week
Nov 21, 2022
It’s time to play the music; it’s time to light the lights...
Nov 16, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Upcoming events, downtown lighting, school news and more
Nov 14, 2022
On practicing gratitude and noticing goodness
Nov 09, 2022
Monday Newslink: Upcoming events, development news & a new restaurant opens its doors
Nov 07, 2022
Jason says goodbye, and fittingly, we have some tech issues
Nov 02, 2022
NewsLink: City reconfiguring civic commissions, Macadoodles opens its doors and LSFD breaks ground
Oct 31, 2022
Jason makes an announcement and we check in on a friend
Oct 26, 2022
A local superintendent of schools walks into a studio...
Oct 19, 2022
A visit from our Overlord with an opportunity to help Feed Lee’s Summit
Oct 12, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Road closures, fire prevention, ChiliFest & more!
Oct 10, 2022
Chilifest ready to serve up good grub with a healthy side of charitable support
Oct 05, 2022
Monday NewsLink: News, happenings & events for the week
Oct 03, 2022
The great empanada tease
Sep 28, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Professional awards, volunteer opportunities, upcoming events & more
Sep 26, 2022
Dialing 988 for help and conversations on mental health & suicide prevention
Sep 21, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Oktoberfest kicks off string of fall community events
Sep 19, 2022
The City is talking about diversity and the future of LSEDC... & Abyssinia, Steve
Sep 14, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Bring your own vinyl, boost your career & more from around town
Sep 12, 2022
Big events this week and looking ahead to real movement on the downtown market & performance space project
Sep 07, 2022
Upcoming events and looking to Council discussion of farmers market and former Ice House building
Aug 31, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Quick news and notes for the week of Aug. 29
Aug 29, 2022
Ryan Elam and looking ahead to future housing development in LS
Aug 24, 2022
Monday NewsLink: A new school year, business news & upcoming events
Aug 22, 2022
Chris Turney returns, but he didn’t bring the wings!
Aug 17, 2022
Upcoming events and facing conversations & allegations of racism
Aug 10, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Cooking competitions, anniversaries and local stories
Aug 08, 2022
Stick that pinky out and get ready to celebrate!
Aug 03, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Primary elections and other community news & notes
Aug 01, 2022
Quick look at next week’s ballot and looking in on the housing discussion
Jul 27, 2022
Continuing the conversation about multifamily development and the future of Lee’s Summit
Jul 19, 2022
Monday NewsLink: City Council preview; local charity seeks school donations & more
Jul 18, 2022
Matt Sanning and gearing up for LSSS’ Back to School program
Jul 13, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Public hearings, student achievements, local events & more
Jul 11, 2022
Books are making a teacher’s dream come true
Jun 29, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Fireworks, Legacy Blast, public art & more
Jun 27, 2022
Local brewery adds second location
Jun 22, 2022
Monday NewsLink: School security, historic preservation, business news & more
Jun 20, 2022
Local news wrap-up
Jun 15, 2022
Downtown Days is back — get all the details about this weekend’s popular downtown festival
Jun 01, 2022
Graduations, recognitions and getting ready to kick off summer
May 25, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Road work, graduations & more
May 23, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Looking ahead to this week’s School Board, City Council & summer festivals
May 16, 2022
Upcoming events and a reminder of residents’ role in the City’s development
May 11, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Legacy Blast set to return, school news & more
May 09, 2022
Celebrating new beginnings
Apr 27, 2022
Monday NewsLink: New fire station on the horizon, election certification & school news
Apr 25, 2022
A look at upcoming events and checking on on the local BOE and City Council
Apr 20, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Warm-weather events approaching, LSR7 Teacher of the Year and more!
Apr 18, 2022
Pop quiz, hot shot — local businesses team up for charity trivia event on Thursday
Apr 13, 2022
Monday NewsLink: City’s D&I Commission seeks public input, Bunny Hop parade & more
Apr 11, 2022
Election day has come and gone, what have we learned and what’s next?
Apr 06, 2022
Meet your candidates for Mayor
Mar 25, 2022
One last look at BOE candidates and we’re going live on Thursday
Mar 23, 2022
Meet your candidates for Lee’s Summit City Council, District 4
Mar 19, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Rescheduled parade set for Saturday; meet your candidates; planning for summer & more
Mar 14, 2022
Meet your candidates for Lee’s Summit City Council, District 3
Mar 11, 2022
The City’s worst kept secret is out
Mar 09, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Weekend events, student awards and more
Mar 07, 2022
Meet your candidates for Lee’s Summit City Council, District 2
Mar 04, 2022
Meet Kirk Sonnichsen, candidate for City Council, district 1
Mar 03, 2022
Meet Mia Prier, candidate for City Council, district 1
Mar 03, 2022
Happy birthday to the Overlord and a look at some upcoming events
Mar 02, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Upcoming events, news & notes from your community
Feb 28, 2022
Homework for the City Council candidates and looking forward to some Twisted Trivia
Feb 23, 2022
Monday NewsLink: News & notes from local schools, LSFD, local charities and more
Feb 21, 2022
Introducing the remaining candidates for LSR7 Board of Education
Feb 18, 2022
Opportunities to share your voice
Feb 16, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Some news, notes and upcoming events
Feb 14, 2022
Meet your candidates for LSR7 Board of Education
Feb 11, 2022
City Council approves DEI consultants& other news and notes
Feb 09, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Election shakeups, masking in schools, time to be kind & more
Feb 07, 2022
And I guess that’s why they call them the blues
Feb 02, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Lifetime Achievement Award for Geneva High and more news from around Lee’s Summit
Jan 31, 2022
It’s time to start meeting our candidates
Jan 26, 2022
Monday NewsLink: Student winners, school rankings and more
Jan 24, 2022
The return of the parade and shaping our conversations with candidates
Jan 12, 2022
Monday NewsLink: School updates, the Mayor’s Character Breakfast and other news & notes
Jan 10, 2022
Development updates, good on ya, golf carts and silly season — Oh my!
Jan 05, 2022
Monday NewsLink: School news, Parks updates and seeking input
Jan 03, 2022
Story time with Mr. Kriss Kringle
Dec 22, 2021
On meetings among the electeds & Christmas wishes for the community
Dec 15, 2021
In support of local families, filing for office and updates from City Hall
Dec 08, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Holiday events, supporting local nonprofits & some schools news
Dec 06, 2021
Santa‘s coming, the mayor is running again and paying tribute to good deeds
Dec 01, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Santa‘s coming; a spotlight on two local residents and high school students gear up for a hackathon
Nov 29, 2021
Monday NewsLink: News, notes and events from around Lee‘s Summit
Nov 22, 2021
Santa‘s coming on Friday and we have our first sign of election activity
Nov 17, 2021
City Council tells Jackson County it‘s ready to ditch the masks
Nov 10, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Championships, honors and recognition for local high school teams
Nov 08, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Public conversations, downtown parades & saying goodbye
Nov 01, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Public input, school news & more
Oct 25, 2021
The theatre, the theatre, what happens in the theatre?
Oct 13, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Service projects, haunted tours, employment opportunities & more
Oct 11, 2021
Kickin‘ off the 2nd annual LS Arts Week
Oct 06, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Fire prevention, downtown events & some schools news
Oct 04, 2021
You‘ve got things to do
Sep 29, 2021
Retirement; awards; haunted tours and more!
Sep 27, 2021
The Oktoberfest doth return
Sep 22, 2021
Looking for the why and one woman‘s quest for financial freedom
Sep 15, 2021
Wings, chili & raising money for charities
Sep 08, 2021
September is full of great events; Jason wants to get nerdy
Sep 01, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Some events, a record-breaking year and other local news & notes
Aug 30, 2021
Finding the wind beneath our wings and cooking the books
Aug 25, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Back to school and other local news, notes and events
Aug 23, 2021
Catching up with Dr. Buck as our kids get ready for a new school year
Aug 18, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Prepping for a return to school; internships & accolades; & entrepreneurial inspiration
Aug 16, 2021
Good on ya; happy birthday, Missouri; the kids will be wearing masks
Aug 11, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Mask mandates, charitable donations, business honors & more
Aug 09, 2021
Celebrating birthdays and looking ahead to the next school year
Aug 05, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Back to school shopping; on the move in downtown LS & more
Aug 02, 2021
Monday NewsLink: The BOE decision and an artist's big break
Jul 19, 2021
No word yet, but that's OK because we've got some nerdy talk for you
Jul 14, 2021
Monday NewsLink: BOE decision coming; pair of events hitting downtown this week
Jul 12, 2021
A good on ya and catching up on local news
Jul 07, 2021
Awaiting the BOE's decision and what it may mean for the future of the LSR7 district
Jun 30, 2021
Monday NewsLink: News, notes & happenings for the week
Jun 28, 2021
Wahoo, parks!
Jun 23, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Meet the Citizens of the Year and catch up for the week
Jun 21, 2021
LSR7 Schools take aim at Paradise (Park)
Jun 16, 2021
Monday Newslink: Velocity & Downtown events highlight this week's preview
Jun 14, 2021
A short catch up episode... and local arts bouncing back
Jun 09, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Art events return; new leaders and boundary changes for LSR7 middle schools
Jun 07, 2021
A fond farewell and an opportunity to help our local youth
May 19, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Graduations, end of year awards, entrepreneurial support and community introductions
May 17, 2021
Some news, notes and a local teen has someone she’d like all of us to meet
May 12, 2021
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 Schools looks for public feedback; local schools celebrate teachers; raising money for charity; and concerts return to the Amp
May 10, 2021
The Farmers Market comes home and other events plan their return
May 05, 2021
Monday NewsLink: City begins design phase for two new fire stations; LS Medical Center launches expansion project; and news & notes from LSR7 Schools
May 03, 2021
Your votes and your tax dollars at work... And one of our listeners has someone you should meet
Apr 21, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Downtown development could be moving forward, plus news & notes from around the Lee’s Summit community
Apr 19, 2021
Some news, some election recap and a conversation about caring for our loved ones
Apr 14, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Drive-thru vaccination event this week, feature your pets, school news and more
Apr 12, 2021
The election results are in and a conversation with a true crime podcaster
Apr 07, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Awards, Expansion, more awards… and bees — oh my!
Apr 05, 2021
Meet Michele Surber, candidate for LSR7 Board of Education
Mar 31, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Structure fire, commercial real estate news and next week’s election
Mar 29, 2021
Meet Christine Bushyhead, candidate for the LSR7 Board of Education
Mar 24, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Honors and accolades for LSR7 students
Mar 22, 2021
Meet Ryan Murdock, candidate for LSR7 Board of Education
Mar 17, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Meet your candidates for BOE, plus other local schools news
Mar 15, 2021
Meet Rodrick Sparks, candidate for LSR7 Board of Education
Mar 10, 2021
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 community mourns loss of former leader, local business gives back; students nab national notice
Mar 08, 2021
Looking for some different perspectives as the BOE election approaches
Mar 03, 2021
Monday NewsLink: BOE candidate pool shrinks; a perfect ACT score; preps speech, debate and music honors; new hires at LSR7
Mar 01, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Calls for scripts & more women on civic boards and commission; LSR7 students earn accolades and downtown gives back
Feb 22, 2021
Recent temps increase plea for help & support
Feb 17, 2021
Monday NewsLink: COVID concerns force second cancellation of Downtown Days; changes at SCA & LS CARES and more
Feb 15, 2021
Black History Month, perspective and honest conversations about where we are what we should be talking about
Feb 10, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Downtown LS & bars cancel Emerald Isle parade and pub crawl; professional training opportunities; school field trips and a push for kindness
Feb 08, 2021
Buy your Love Local passports; make good food; Go Chiefs!
Feb 03, 2021
Monday NewsLink: LSN science teacher nabs state-wide honors, LSR7 district settles discrimination suit; students gearing up for return to in-person learning; get ready for your vaccine
Feb 01, 2021
Settling lawsuits, the next BOE election & a conversation with Truman Heartland’s Phil Hanson
Jan 27, 2021
Monday NewsLink: Summit Art planning return to public displays; UCM-LS launches new course; LSN students nabs prestigious scholarship & more
Jan 25, 2021
Chatting with Dr. Buck about the return to in-person learning, bond issue projects and some new educational programs coming to the district
Jan 20, 2021
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 preps for return to in-person learning; plus news from City Hall, LS EDC and UCM-Lee’s Summit
Jan 18, 2021
An idea for next Christmas season and looking in on City Council and the LSR7 Board of Education
Jan 13, 2021
Monday NewsLink: BOE preps for decision on 7-12 learning mode; scholarship funds available; SCA department publishes webinar on international program; LSR7 resilience & more
Jan 11, 2021
Story time with Santa!
Dec 18, 2020
Holiday display winners; a couple of notes and some retrospection
Dec 16, 2020
Monday NewsLink: 1M meals and counting for LSR7; a new playground; school awards and more
Dec 14, 2020
Friday Conversation: Making business personal and melding the halves into one life
Dec 11, 2020
Some quick news and a conversation with Chad Dumas on the new ReeceNichols office and their efforts to support others
Dec 09, 2020
Monday NewsLink: local business nabs unique grant; COVID-19 testing; BOE filing & more
Dec 07, 2020
Friday Conversation: Christmas dinner is served
Dec 04, 2020
Brett Jackson and his mission to help others in the community
Dec 02, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Love Local week continues; LSR7 expands meal deliveries; Story Time with Santa & more
Nov 30, 2020
Some news, and a group therapy session with Kerri Gray
Nov 25, 2020
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 shifts back to virtual learning; high school debate & journalism programs grab national honors and more
Nov 23, 2020
Friday Conversation: The holiday season starts now... and don't forget to shop local
Nov 20, 2020
Looking at the LSR7 Board of Education and its latest decisions
Nov 18, 2020
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 breaks ground on new middle school; the loss of a community champion and more local news
Nov 16, 2020
Dishing out some Latin food
Nov 13, 2020
Your chance to Feed Lee's Summit
Nov 11, 2020
Monday NewsLink: The end of snow days; a chance to help feed Lee's Summit; development news & more
Nov 09, 2020
Friday Conversation: Roberta McArthur and One Good Meal
Nov 06, 2020
The local election results and the end of snow days (sort of)
Nov 04, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Summit Ice set to open this week, your chance to Feed Lee's Summit, & more
Nov 02, 2020
Friday conversation: Susie Newsam of Meals on Wheels
Oct 30, 2020
Rolling into winter and celebrating literacy
Oct 28, 2020
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 expands in-person learning, student accolades and other news from around Lee's Summit
Oct 26, 2020
Friday Conversation: Monica Humbard & Coldwater of Lee's Summit
Oct 23, 2020
Joining Forces — Chief Forbes talks about LSPD's partnership with mental health professionals
Oct 21, 2020
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 breaks ground on bond projects; other local school notes and more
Oct 19, 2020
Friday conversation: Matt Sanning returns to lead off a series of conversations on local food pantries and charitable agencies
Oct 16, 2020
Catching up on LSR7's equity mission & training
Oct 14, 2020
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 students receive accolades; Boos Barks & Badges goes online & more
Oct 12, 2020
Some notes, a look at the November ballot and (hopefully) some clarity for those voting absentee or by mail
Oct 07, 2020
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 moves to hybrid plan, Arts + Culture week begins Friday & more
Oct 05, 2020
Friday conversation: A new cultural event ready for launch... even in the time of Corona
Oct 02, 2020
Wednesday analysis: LSR7 moves to hybrid model & a big step forward in downtown development plan
Sep 30, 2020
Monday NewsLink: The Market Plaza project moves forward, Race for the Future, grants for small businesses and more
Sep 28, 2020
Friday conversation: Hollie Stuhlman and her drive to beeunique
Sep 25, 2020
Catching up on our reading lists... and the local library projects
Sep 23, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Velocity & others helping award CARES ACT grants for small businesses and other news & notes from around LS
Sep 21, 2020
Friday conversation: Don't be afraid to ask; we need to talk more about suicide and how to prevent it
Sep 18, 2020
CARES Act funds and an example of process success in City Hall
Sep 16, 2020
Monday NewsLink: News & notes from LSR7, University of Central Missouri-LS, Lee's Summit Cares and more
Sep 14, 2020
Friday Conversation: Eat chicken & do some good — Wings 4 Water's Chris Turney drops by the studio
Sep 04, 2020
City Council check in — Are they ready for real talk on diversity?
Sep 02, 2020
Monday NewsLInk: Middle & high school schedules; some help for parents; COVID relief funds and a feel good story
Aug 31, 2020
LSR7 Board President Ryan Murdock and the reopening decision
Aug 26, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Awaiting the decision; some new opportunities taking flight and other news and notes
Aug 24, 2020
Friday conversation: This is a hard time for all of us; Kerri Gray offers up some advice
Aug 21, 2020
Checking in on City Hall and some news and notes
Aug 19, 2020
Monday NewsLink: LSFD opens new station; do you know a community champion & other news and notes from around town
Aug 17, 2020
PSA renewals, transparency & the back-to-school wait continues
Aug 12, 2020
Monday NewsLink: LSR7 reopening options; downtown awards; meet the citizens of the year
Aug 10, 2020
Friday conversation:Taking in the updated roadmap to reopening LSR7 Schools
Aug 07, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Schools reopening; election day; parenting help; meet the new superintendent
Aug 03, 2020
Friday conversation: Introducing LSR7 Superintendent Dr. David Buck
Jul 31, 2020
Wednesday Town Hall: LSR7 plans may change, the Mayor's call to action & go ahead and write that check
Jul 29, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Mayor presents new downtown plan; schools news and more
Jul 27, 2020
Friday Conversation: This is Reggie Gray
Jul 24, 2020
Wednesday Town Hall: Decision time for LSR7 parents and (finally) a step forward for a downtown plan
Jul 22, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Blood drive to fill need, UCM offering professional training & LSR7 announces reopening plans
Jul 20, 2020
Friday Conversation: Talking with LSR7 leadership about the plan to reopen schools in August
Jul 17, 2020
Celebrating 5 years of supporting entrepreneurship in Lee's Summit
Jul 15, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Chamber cancels Oktoberfest & news from LSR7, Downtown LS and Summit Theatre Group
Jul 13, 2020
A local story with a global message and modern parallels
Jul 10, 2020
Some news & notes
Jul 08, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Mayor tests positive for COVID-19, the return of the Wednesday Farmers Market & news from area schools
Jul 06, 2020
Two guys walk into a bar... Nigel Woodberry joins the show for a conversation with Libations & Co owner Seth Allen
Jul 01, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Public art; road closures & school news
Jun 29, 2020
Their voices matter
Jun 26, 2020
A casting change & the (likely) return of in-person commencement for LSR7 class of 2020
Jun 24, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Graduations & Special Olympics go virtual... and more news from the community
Jun 22, 2020
Friday Conversation: Maryam Khalil on #OurStruggleLSR7, tackling racism in her community & the need to speak up
Jun 19, 2020
Some kudos; the many layers of the LR7 equity conversation & let's all go to the market!
Jun 17, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Race & diversity conversations in Lee's Summit; election results highlight local news
Jun 08, 2020
After 2-month delay, voters hit the polls for local elections
Jun 03, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Phase 2 Reopening begins and Tuesday is Election Day
Jun 01, 2020
One final look at Tuesday's ballot
May 29, 2020
The changing polling locations and a look at the LSR7 bond issue
May 27, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Phase 2 is coming & so is the local election
May 25, 2020
Sculptures invade downtown; the school year is ending; & some of the candidates talk
May 20, 2020
Monday NewsLink: The return of the Farmers market; a new trail and other news & notes for the week
May 18, 2020
Meet the candidates for City Council, District 2
May 15, 2020
The reopening begins and we revisit our District 1 City Council candidates
May 13, 2020
Monday NewsLink: Awards given to local teachers & students; Covid AB Testing; new City water bill system & more
May 11, 2020
A look at phase 1 of reopening
May 08, 2020
A creative turn for the greater good
May 06, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
May 04, 2020
In search of information... & leadership
Apr 29, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Apr 27, 2020
Noticing people. Noticing kindness.
Apr 24, 2020
So, what's going on with you?
Apr 22, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Apr 20, 2020
Try art — it's good for the soul
Apr 17, 2020
Adjusting to the known and unknown
Apr 15, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Apr 13, 2020
Surviving the survival plan
Apr 09, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Apr 06, 2020
Some music is good for our soul
Apr 03, 2020
Some interesting adjustments & preparing to help those in need
Apr 01, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Mar 30, 2020
This is Donnie Funk, candidate for City Council — District 4
Mar 27, 2020
The stay-at-home orders & a conversation with Steve Lee, candidate for City Council, District 2
Mar 25, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Mar 23, 2020
The Board of Ed panel — Part 3
Mar 20, 2020
Anxiety's high. How do we deal with it?
Mar 18, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Mar 16, 2020
This is Timothy Shrout, candidate for City Council — District 2
Mar 13, 2020
This is Andrew Felker, candidate for City Council — District 2
Mar 13, 2020
Raise your hand; get involved
Mar 11, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Mar 09, 2020
The Board of Ed panel, Part II
Mar 06, 2020
Everybody loves a parade
Mar 04, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Mar 02, 2020
This is Rocco Florio, candidate for City Council - District 3
Feb 28, 2020
Candidate/PAC squabble takes away from real conversation
Feb 26, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Feb 24, 2020
The Board of Ed panel, Part I
Feb 21, 2020
Weighing local endorsements & getting excited about a new QT
Feb 19, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Feb 17, 2020
This is Steve Lambert, candidate for City Council - District 1
Feb 14, 2020
This is Robert Dye, candidate for City Council - District 1
Feb 14, 2020
This is Hillary Shields, candidate for City Council - District 1
Feb 14, 2020
The will of the people means what?
Feb 12, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Feb 10, 2020
Sharing a bit of art from a friend
Feb 07, 2020
The Use Tax ask and a legislative push to overturn the Clean Missouri Act
Feb 05, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Feb 03, 2020
No. 300 and we're still doing that thing we do
Jan 29, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Jan 27, 2020
Art for the community
Jan 24, 2020
The candidates, they have filed
Jan 22, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Jan 20, 2020
A little taste of Latin
Jan 17, 2020
It's all about that Buck
Jan 15, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Jan 13, 2020
Grab a stool and let's talk
Jan 10, 2020
Interviews, law suits & taxes
Jan 08, 2020
Monday NewsLink
Jan 06, 2020
Into the looking glass, Part II
Jan 03, 2020
Into the looking glass
Jan 01, 2020
Your Monday NewsLink
Dec 30, 2019
The year that was
Dec 27, 2019
A Christmas poem
Dec 26, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Dec 23, 2019
You don't have to be jolly
Dec 20, 2019
Let your light shine
Dec 19, 2019
Your Monday NewsLink
Dec 16, 2019
A call to community service
Dec 13, 2019
Movement, participation & the holiday spirit
Dec 11, 2019
Your Monday NewsLink
Dec 09, 2019
Perspectives on Christmas and faith
Dec 06, 2019
Upcoming events and a housing conundrum
Dec 04, 2019
Your Monday NewsLink
Dec 02, 2019
Tacos, painting for good & the City reaches out to citizens
Nov 27, 2019
Final words from a community champion
Nov 22, 2019
Budget doom? Budget gloom?
Nov 20, 2019
Your Monday NewsLink
Nov 18, 2019
Your Monday NewsLink
Nov 12, 2019
Making a name for ourselves
Nov 08, 2019
Game on
Nov 06, 2019
Your Monday NewsLink
Nov 04, 2019
The power of giving back
Nov 01, 2019
The search for a super
Oct 30, 2019
Your Monday NewsLink
Oct 28, 2019
This is Hans Koschman
Oct 25, 2019
A food fight... and fighting to feed a need
Oct 23, 2019
This is Bill Keith
Oct 19, 2019
What to expect when you're electing
Oct 16, 2019
Your Monday NewsLiknk
Oct 14, 2019
Surviving cancer & looking to what's next
Oct 11, 2019
Something to keep your eye on
Oct 09, 2019
Your Monday NewsLink
Oct 07, 2019
Friday conversation: the confluence of passion, education & art
Oct 04, 2019
A quick look outside; but it's all connected
Oct 02, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Sep 30, 2019
Friday conversation: We are Lee's Summit
Sep 27, 2019
The one with the dueling meetings
Sep 25, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Sep 23, 2019
But what does this mean for me?
Sep 18, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Sep 16, 2019
Chili and wings and salsa, oh my!
Sep 13, 2019
The 6th graders — should they stay or should they go now...
Sep 11, 2019
Friday conversation: This is Shawn Harrel
Sep 06, 2019
Teen Takeover: Our stories, our perspectives
Aug 30, 2019
See the need; Meet the need
Aug 28, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Aug 26, 2019
Takeover, Part II: A day in our teenage lives
Aug 23, 2019
Eating wings & helping people
Aug 21, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Aug 19, 2019
The teen takeover doth begin
Aug 16, 2019
City Council Notes: a little surprise; nothing surprising; & a lack of explanation
Aug 14, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Aug 12, 2019
Friday conversation: Talkin' bout a revolution
Aug 09, 2019
The need for transparency is still out there
Aug 07, 2019
Looking ahead and moving forward
Jul 31, 2019
Your Monday NewsLink
Jul 29, 2019
Backing the play
Jul 24, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Jul 22, 2019
This is Erin Albright
Jul 19, 2019
Development balancing acts
Jul 17, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Jul 15, 2019
Ready, set, pitch
Jul 12, 2019
The ordinances, the are aligning
Jul 10, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Jul 08, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Jul 01, 2019
Permission to succeed
Jun 28, 2019
The calm before the boom... and the bloom
Jun 26, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Jun 24, 2019
She's a deviant — a Change Deviant
Jun 21, 2019
The one with some forward progress
Jun 20, 2019
This is Esian Henderson
Jun 14, 2019
Budgets and mediation
Jun 12, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Jun 10, 2019
Are you ready for Downtown Days?
Jun 05, 2019
Live from the Bridge Space studio
Jun 05, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Jun 03, 2019
Friday conversation with Hubert Neth
May 31, 2019
Friday conversation: Ryan Waters and Aaron Simpson
May 24, 2019
Equity and LSR7 Board — Where do we go from here?
May 22, 2019
Friday Conversation: Community group looks to change conversation surrounding LSR7 achievement gap
May 17, 2019
Our next ballot issue and more conversation on the LSR7 equity plan
May 15, 2019
Your Monday NewsLink
May 13, 2019
They've got talent yes they do; They've got talent how 'bout you...
May 10, 2019
Previews, reviews, bragging & teasing
May 08, 2019
Monday NewsLink
May 06, 2019
A commitment to do more; a challenge to be better
May 01, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Apr 22, 2019
Friday conversation: Creating a community vision
Apr 19, 2019
This is how it's supposed to work
Apr 17, 2019
Your Monday morning NewsLink
Apr 15, 2019
Friday conversation: A mission for early detection
Apr 12, 2019
Wow, that's a big menu
Apr 10, 2019
Monday NewsLink:
Apr 08, 2019
Friday conversation: The Local Foundery
Apr 05, 2019
The school board election — winners, voices & questions
Apr 03, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Apr 01, 2019
Friday conversation: Celebrating cancer-free and asking 'what's next?'
Mar 29, 2019
Public hearings, elections, debates & the need to keep it real
Mar 27, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Mar 26, 2019
Friday conversation on adult learning programs at UCM Lee's Summit
Mar 22, 2019
Apartments and possible effects on the downtown district
Mar 20, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Mar 18, 2019
Friday conversation: Meet LSR7 Board of education candidate Bill Birmingham
Mar 15, 2019
Friday conversation: Meet LSR7 Board of education candidate Michael McMenus
Mar 15, 2019
Friday conversation: Meet LSR7 Board of education candidate Mike Allen
Mar 15, 2019
Friday conversation: Meet LSR7 Board of education candidate Don Olson
Mar 15, 2019
Friday conversation: Meet LSR7 Board of education candidate Amy Turgon
Mar 15, 2019
Friday conversation: Meet LSR7 Board of education candidate Kathryn Campbell
Mar 15, 2019
Friday conversation: Meet LSR7 Board of education candidate Judy Hedrick
Mar 15, 2019
Looking in on issues among LSR7 Board candidates
Mar 13, 2019
Monday NewsLink
Mar 11, 2019
Friday conversation: Shuck family remembers their father & community icon, Ferrell Shuck
Mar 08, 2019
Pay raises and election talk
Mar 06, 2019
Monday morning NewsLink
Mar 04, 2019
Friday conversation: This is Matt Niewald
Mar 01, 2019
The mailbag is open
Feb 27, 2019
Monday morning NewsLink
Feb 25, 2019
Friday conversation: This is Hilary Graves
Feb 22, 2019
LSR7 equity plan taking shape, goes before Board of Education
Feb 20, 2019
Monday morning NewsLink
Feb 18, 2019
Friday Conversation: This is Chad Godfrey
Feb 15, 2019
Three ways to make your voice heard
Feb 13, 2019
Your Monday morning NewsLink
Feb 11, 2019
Friday conversation: Betsy Cochran's mission to civilize
Feb 08, 2019
Thank you & good on ya. Stop that! And what does this really mean?
Feb 06, 2019
Monday NewsLink: Scholarships; the Stanley Cup comes to LS; LSR7 performance review; awards & more
Feb 04, 2019
Friday conversation: Local entrepreneur creating support network for women going through divorce
Feb 01, 2019
Don't let your words get mired in the polar vortex
Jan 30, 2019
Monday NewsLink: Benefits, events and R-7 Board candidates highlight the news
Jan 28, 2019
Friday Conversation: Downtown Main Street's Julie Cook is talking volunteerism
Jan 25, 2019
Housing, economics, race — How can we better at addressing these issues?
Jan 23, 2019
Monday morning NewsLink
Jan 21, 2019
Friday conversation: City Manager Steve Arbo talks about strategic planning and public involvement
Jan 19, 2019
It's a planning party, who could ask for more...
Jan 16, 2019
Monday NewsLink: MLK celebration; a local beer festival; scholarship opportunities and more
Jan 14, 2019
Friday conversation with Rachel Segobia — she's on a life-changing mission and she wants you to join her
Jan 11, 2019
There's a public hearing this week, and yes, you should show up and make your voice heard
Jan 09, 2019
A look back at the conversations defining 2018, plus a look ahead to the coming year
Jan 02, 2019
Monday News Link: Programs to grow your small business, local fundraisers, upcoming events & saying goodbye to a local legend
Dec 31, 2018
Monday News Link: A father/daughter dance, election filings, the Citrus bowl parade and more
Dec 24, 2018
Taking a look at the new school boundaries... & the West Pryor development takes a step forward
Dec 21, 2018
Further conversations on homeless and members of our community in need
Dec 19, 2018
News Link: Monday, Dec. 17, 2018
Dec 17, 2018
A conversation with SymbioBiz' Stephanie Zamora
Dec 15, 2018
Holiday events and peeking into the actions of the LSR7 School Board
Dec 12, 2018
Monday News Link (December 10, 2018)
Dec 10, 2018
Extended Episode: Developer offers new concept to proposed redevelopment of historic downtown church
Dec 07, 2018
Starting a conversation on the homeless in our community
Dec 05, 2018
Monday News Link (December 3, 2018)
Dec 03, 2018
A banker and a former attorney walk into a studio...
Nov 22, 2018
A story of passion and success
Nov 14, 2018
This is Craig & Scott Belser
Nov 09, 2018
The mid-terms endeth & we start up a conversation on entrepreneurs
Nov 08, 2018
This is Seth Kakuske
Nov 02, 2018
One last look at the ballot initiatives
Oct 31, 2018
The judges and the amendments
Oct 26, 2018
Developing potential
Oct 17, 2018
This is Russ Berlin & Kirt Mosier
Oct 15, 2018
Ballot issues, local announcements & an entire weekend of art
Oct 10, 2018
Building entrepreneurial velocity
Oct 03, 2018
It's Oktoberfest weekend!
Sep 26, 2018
This is Dr. Blake Fry
Sep 24, 2018
Eating wings for the greater good
Sep 19, 2018
Looking forward and celebrating arts in our schools
Sep 12, 2018
An entrepreneurial dream takes flight
Sep 06, 2018
This is Ric Gordon
Sep 04, 2018
A light week
Aug 30, 2018
Knock-knock... Housekeeping
Aug 22, 2018
This is Chris Cook
Aug 20, 2018
Information is always good
Aug 16, 2018
The results are in
Aug 08, 2018
It's primary time
Aug 01, 2018
This is Elaine Metcalf
Jul 23, 2018
Pearl Tavern has tacos?!?!
Jul 19, 2018
Grow the circle, grow the giving
Jul 11, 2018
This is Andy Campbell
Jul 09, 2018
The State of the Great American Cocktail address
Jul 04, 2018
This is Rick Viar
Jul 02, 2018
Some notes, some quips & anticipating the new Council's response to its first major incentives ask
Jun 27, 2018
We're talking ROI, baby
Jun 20, 2018
PSAs, raises & the budget — There's been a whole lotta talkin', but...
Jun 13, 2018
This is Megan & Jason Day
Jun 11, 2018
Foreseen technical difficulties
Jun 06, 2018
This is Jaime Lyon
Jun 04, 2018
Celebrating summer and downtown Lee's Summit
May 23, 2018
Community advocates, assemble!
May 16, 2018
This is Ryan Waters
May 14, 2018
A collision of historical relevance and preservation
May 09, 2018
Some needed perspective from our youth
May 02, 2018
This is Shawn Harrel, Nate Thurman, Michael Deskovick and Jake Hilger
Apr 30, 2018