Paying for College While Saving for Retirement

By Matthew ShullThese two objectives are not mutually exclusive.It can be done. All across America, families are meeting a mighty financial challenge ““ the challenge of paying college costs with retirement potentially on the horizon. How do they do it? They go...

A bodacious bash set to burst into Downtown Lee’s Summit

Hundreds of people are about topour tens of thousands of dollars into downtown Lee’s Summit.And for a central business district already thriving through sales and Community Improvement District numbers, that is terrific news for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main...

Pampered Pets: Spoiling man’s best friend boosts pet industry

Just within the past decade, the pet industry has grown significantly nationwide and Lee’s Summit is no exception with a variety of businesses expanding or emerging. People are making it a top priority to ensure their four-legged friends are well taken care of,...

The Woman Behind Embrace the Grape

Community leader, Jane Monroe, shared her successes and struggles creating Embrace the Grape Beverage Catering with participants at the Lee’s Summit Chamber’s Lunch with Leaders. Monroe grew up on Lake Lotawana and describes her childhood as a...