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Lopez & Rader respond to Q&A in lead up to Feb. 26 Lee's Summit Town Hall forum

Signs are popping up in yards and the meet & greets are scheduled for almost every night — all this to say the municipal election season is in full swing. Link 2 Lee's Summit and the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast are working to help you be as informed as possible for the April 7 election and that starts with a few chances to better know Beto Lopez and Cynda Rader, your candidates for Mayor.

Lee's Summit Town Hall hosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury will moderate the forum, set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at Bridge Space in downtown Lee's Summit. Additionally, both candidates have also responded to a brief Q&A from Link 2 Lee's Summit. the questionnaire offers some background on both Lopez and Rader and delves into other issues and opportunities facing the city, including their perspectives on future development, the city budget and more.

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Pancakes for a purpose: Annual breakfast event helps neighbors in need [Local Stories | Community] A stack of flapjacks at this event can mean vital groceries, school supplies or even a utility payment for families in need. The 28th Annual Lee’s Summit Social Services Pancake Breakfast returns to First Baptist Church (2 NE Douglas Street, downtown Lee’s Summit) this year, running 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26... READ THE FULL STORY HERE

TM Fieldhouse celebrating 1 year with Community Day event [Local Business] Owners Rick and Rachel Mullin have announced a 1-year anniversary ‘Community Day’ set for Sunday, Feb. 22 at TM Fieldhouse, 1550 SE Hamblen Road, Lee’s Summit. The event runs from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public... READ THE FULL STORY HERE

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Lee's Summit Edges Rival Lee's Summit North in Overtime Thriller [Local Stories] With just two weeks left in the regular season, area prep hoops fans were treated to a game almost too good to believe. On Friday, the Lee's Summit Tigers ventured into the Broncos' fieldhouse to play rival Lee's Summit North. When the Tigers left, they took with them a hard-fought 67-66 overtime victory... READ THE FULL STORY HERE

Kansas City Mavericks Extend Arena Lease Through 2029 [Local Stories] The only home for the Kansas City Mavericks will remain their home for at least three more years. The team made the move official Wednesday, announcing a three-year lease extension. The new lease between the team and Cable Dahmer Arena goes through June 30, 2029.. READ THE FULL STORY HERE

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The week is jam packed with local acitivities. Whether you're looking for some live music, game nights, a new club, or more, we've got a list for you. One of our personal favorites is the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser event for Lee's Summit Social Services happening this Saturday. If you, or your organization, have an event you'd like listed in Lee's Summit's only community calendar reaching more than 20,000 people, just click here and hit the "CREATE AN EVENT" BUTTON.

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• ​Lee's Summit West alum makes memorable playoff debut with Northwest Missouri State​

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