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The Air Race Classic (ARC) traces its roots to the 1929 Women's Air Derby, in which Amelia Earhart and 19 other daring female pilots raced from Santa Monica, California, to Cleveland, Ohio. That contest, aka the Powder Puff Derby, marked the beginning of women's air...

ONE MAN'S TRASH CAN MAKE FOR GREAT LOCALLY MADE TREASURES You've probably heard of Dave Eames and Ben Wine, or at least seen their works around town. They're responsible for many of the storefront signs, public art pieces and restored antique fixtures seen in downtown...

If you look around Lee's Summit, it doesn't take long to notice the deep creative roots sprawling out around the city. We see in it our business climate, our shopping centers, entertainment options and many other areas. We reached out to some of Lee's Summit's top...