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 sit a 12,000 square foot building, was now only charred remains roped off in yellow caution tape....
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 preparation of spring sports. We are tasked with choosing the right team or league, purchasing gear and...
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 really counts. We have been touched by so many stories of service, giving and selflessness that it has...
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 a lot better to get paid for mowing yards than doing it for free. Henks, at 41, has owned Earth...
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, chemo, isolation and restrictions. With children’s safety and medical needs in the forefront, Camp...
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 stay at home order issued for Kansas City and surrounding areas. Going on walks to see playgrounds...
