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LS Connect allows citizens to inform city about non-emergency problems

A new App called LS Connect is designed to become a quick way for citizens to let the city know about non-emergency problems around the city, and to get regular news updates from the city.

Twelve R-7 educators will receive the Excellence in Teaching Award. Each will become a finalist for the school district’s Teacher of the Year, who goes on to compete in the Missouri State Teacher of the Year program.

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‘Dancing has a message.’ Young world champ shares love of tap

For the past nine years, Jaidyn Tabony of Pleasant Hill has channeled her love and commitment to her art as a performer, teacher, choreographer and a world champion.

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A quick test for glaucoma can help you prevent blindness

Experts call glaucoma “the sneak thief of sight” because there are no symptoms in the early stages such as blurred vision, a feeling of pressure in or behind the eye or pain.

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This year’s annual Boot Block in LS raises record $30,000

In late December, firefighters manned Lee’s Summit streets as passersby filled their boots with donations for community members in need. A record $30,000 was raised for Lee’s Summit Social Services.

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For LS Employee of the Year, the secret is making people ‘feel like they belong’

Neighborhood services officer Dylan Eppert named Lee’s Summit Employee of the Year

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Lee’s Summit School District part of Jobs for America’s Graduates

The voluntary in-school Jobs for America’s Graduates counts as a high school elective, focuses on competencies that prepare students for the workforce. Elements include classroom instruction, mentoring, student leadership, advice, support and accountability

A young woman has her widsom teeth removed. A new study suggests the pain pills taken afterward by patients could lead to an opioid addiction. (Laurence Kesterson/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

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Wisdom teeth removal is for the young of heart

For those of us above a certain age, wisdom tooth removal is agony

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New scholarship available from Truman Heartland

A new general scholarship application will be a time saver for students and parents.

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Cosentino’s helps police reach out to residents

Holiday giving this season was helped by a donation of $3,000 in gift cards from Consentino’s markets

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Delta Woods Middle School students to be Starlight STARS

Caylee Betts and Jaden Terry, eighth-grade students at Delta Woods Middle School, auditioned their way into the Starlight STARS of Tomorrow, a musical theater training and performance program for students in grades six through eight.

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Artful empty bowls will soon overflow with compassion

Proceeds from Empty Bowls have benefited numerous local assistance organizations throughout the years.

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Though cancer has struck twice, LS woman keeps, shares her faith

Cancer survivor from Lee’s Summit, has written and published her first book, “Unexpected. 25 Daily Advent Devotionals,” to help others find peace during difficult times.

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Former publisher of Journal dies at 86

Shuck became a fixture of Lee’s Summit after taking over as publisher of the Journal in 1965, a job he held until 2000

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Lee’s Summit high student heading to Annapolis

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves has nominated Lee’s Summit High School senior Riley Nofziger to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md

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For senior dogs and cats, a forever home is a huge blessing

For animal lovers who adopt and foster senior dogs and cats, the rewards can be immeasurable. Senior animals often gain a new lease on life and will return the gift of a home with the gift of their hearts.

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New inspirational messages can be seen at Pleasant Lea Middle School

Students participated from Pleasant Lea Middle School, Lee’s Summit High School, Lee’s Summit West High School and Summit Technology Academy in putting up inspirational messages

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Lee’s Summit high school bands unite to wow crowds at Citrus Parade

For the first time in their history, all three of the LS school district’s high school marching bands will perform in the annual Orlando Citrus Parade

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Hundreds of Lee’s Summit students will change schools after new boundaries approved

To alleviate overcrowding in southwest Lee’s Summit, the new boundaries would affect 369 elementary students and 386 secondary students. Some provisions would allow students to finish in their current schools.

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Lee’s Summit residents flock to Citizen’s Leadership Academy

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into running a city council meeting, planning a real estate development or even training city police officers, the Citizen’s Leadership Academy in Lee’s Summit is the place for you.

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