April 3
Broken courthouse tower clock needs some TLC in Cass County
Commissioners urged to find out what it might cost.
April 3
Retired teachers stepping up to provide scholarships for Raytown students
Some of these retired teachers have been out of the classroom for years, but don’t think they’ve lost interest in the welfare of students.
April 3
All aboard: W.E.E. bus takes Internet to families in the Blue Springs School District
W.E.E. bus takes Internet to families in the Blue Springs School District, perhaps forging better connections with parents.
March 26
Around the community
Easter Festival is Saturday: The city’s annual Easter Festival will take place Saturday morning at Memorial Park, where area Boy Scouts will hide more than 15,000 platic, candy-filled eggs. It’s free.
March 26
Grandview will not open its outdoor pool this year in Meadowmere Park
Planning is under way for future outdoor aquatics, but pool fell victim to declining attendance, rising costs and other factors.
March 26
Blue Springs Council, District 1
One-term City Council incumbent Dale Carter is facing a challenge Tuesday from Preston Smith. The two men are vying to represent District 1, which covers the most northern part of Blue Springs.
March 25
Should KC help subsidize nuclear weapons components?
Peace group pushed this ballot issue, but city and business interests say it’s a job-killer that does nothing to reduce the nation’s arsenal.
March 25
KC voters asked to fix loophole in guest tax
Non-profit groups don’t have to pay 7.5 percent hotel bed tax when they hold conventions here.
March 25
Health levy extension is on KC ballot Tuesday
Property tax would stay in place nine more years. Backers say Obamacare is no guarantee that poor people will receive health coverage — especially in Missouri where lawmakers have not expanded Medicaid.
March 25
Raytown Alderman, Ward 2
Seven-year incumbent James W. Hamilton faces former Raytown Alderman Jerry Kinman and challenger Jason Greene as he tries to hold onto his Ward 2 seat for another three years.
March 25
Raytown Alderman, Ward 1
Raytown’s First Ward will have a new representative next month.
March 25
RAYMORE MAYOR
Different year. Same names on the ballot for Raymore mayor.
March 25
RAYMORE COUNCIL, WARD 1
Whoever wins the Ward 1 race on Tuesday won’t be a newcomer to the Raymore City Council. Incumbent Kevin Kellogg is finishing his second term on city’s governing body. His challenger, Dale Jacobson, was a councilman from 1998 to 2007.
March 25
RAYMORE CITY COUNCIL, WARD 2
Both candidates in this Ward 2 race hope to work on projects that will provide more places for the community to gather.
March 25
Raymore Council, Ward 2
The incumbent in this Ward 2 Raymore City Council race hasn't been in his position very long.
March 25
Raymore Council, Ward 4
Voters should be fairly familiar with the candidates seeking the Ward 4 City Council seat in Raymore.
March 25
Sugar Creek Mayor
Two candidates are trying to unseat the mayor of Sugar Creek, who has had a seven-term run in the office.
March 25
Grandview Alderman, Ward 3
Grandview’s Ward 3 Councilman, John Maloney, and challenger Cornelius Blow have something in common — both are concerned about development in their city.
March 25
Grandview Mayor
On Tuesday, incumbent Grandview Mayor Steve Dennis will face two challengers: City Councilman Leonard Jones and former Grandview Mayor Jan Martinette.
March 25
Peculiar Board of Aldermen, Ward 2
In addition to an annexation question, voters in Peculiar will see only one contested race on the city ballot Tuesday: the Ward 2 seat on the Board of Aldermen.
March 25
Grain Valley alderman, Ward 3
Challenger Lynn Berend is hoping to unseat Grain Valley Alderman Michael Scully, who has held the Ward 3 position for 16 years.
March 25
Grain Valley alderman, Ward 2
Grain Valley Alderman Nancy Totton and challenger Chuck Johnston both have experience representing Ward 2 on the city’s governing body.
March 25
Grain Valley Alderman, Ward 1
Terry Beebe may not be the incumbent candidate for the Ward 1 seat on the Grain Valley Board of Aldermen, but she wouldn't be new to the job if elected.
March 25
Belton Council, Ward 1
Belton will have a new City Council member representing Ward 1 after Tuesday’s election.
March 25
Belton Council, Ward 3
Voters in the southwest part of Belton will see two familiar names when they vote Tuesday for their Ward 3 representative on the City Council.
