Prioritizing Mental Health During A Global Pandemic
By: Jennifer Craig, ReDiscover We are living in unprecedented times. Within the last few months the world as we know it has changed and we continue to face many...
Lee’s Summit Fire Fighter Serves on the Front Lines of Covid Outbreak
By: Jordan Straits When it comes to Jacob Wiemann caring for people is in his blood. It doesn’t take long for people to recognize his caring nature, just look at his...
Shining Light Music: Local Music Store Picks Up the Pieces After Fire Tragedy
By: Jordan Straits Anyone driving down Third Street on February 9th or the days that followed was met with a sobering scene. At 611 SW Third Street, where there used to...
Spring Training 101: How To Prep Your Kids for the New Sport Season
It’s spring time in Lee’s Summit – time for kids to dust off their cleats and jump into spring and summer sports. As parents we have a lot to think about in...
Chamber Members Unite During Crisis
Despite the difficult times we are faced with in our community and around the world, our Chamber members are banding together and serving each other when it...
Spring Brings Reminder Why Earth Effects Stays True to Outdoor Passions
By: John Beaudoin Most people don’t know what they’re going to do for a living at 11 years old. Daniel Henks didn’t, either. But he did know one thing: it was a heck of...
Kids with Cancer Enjoy Summer at Camp Quality
When a cancer diagnosis comes to a child, in a lot of ways, childhood stops. Vacations, family time, crafts, and campfires are replaced with doctor visits,...
Text Marketing: The Ultimate Way to Reach Your Customers
By: Kari Simpson, Digital Marketing Inc. Navigating these uncertain times is a learning process as most of us haven’t experienced anything like the mandatory...
Summit Lakes Middle School Nearly Doubles Over 20 Years
Summit Lakes Middle School (SLMS) opened in the fall of 2000 with 481 students and 33 teachers. A team representing the school community created the school’s...