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Our Nonprofit Spotlight lunch series is back for 2026 and we hope you can join us at noon tomorrow to hear an inspiring story of service from our featured guest, Stephen "Doc" Hensley and SOAR Special Needs. This important lunch series is designed to connect our vital local nonprofits with Lee's Summit business and community leaders, because when we work together our community — and our businesses — thrive. Hit the button below to get your tickets. LUNCH AND DESSERT IS INCLUDED!

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PODCAST: Pro Deo bets on fun with Twisted Trivia fundraiser

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Pro Deo Youth Center's annual Twisted Trivia fundraiser returns March 21 with a new night, a new venue and a few new twists — including a competitive bid for control of the music playlist. Hear more about Pro Deo's work with Lee's Summit teens on the latest episode of the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast...

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Missouri's proposed cuts to crime victim funding could leave 140,000 people without critical support, including emergency shelter and legal services. The CEO of Hope House makes the case for why lawmakers must restore the money before the fiscal year 2027 budget is finalized...


Varsity Lee's Summit

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Three teams entering the championship round of the MSHSAA District Tournaments this weekend, but only one emerged victorious and set to to play at least one more round in the 2025-26 season.

Titans top host St. Teresa's for district title; Guardians fall to Grandview

The Lee's Summit West's girls basketball team rolled to a 63-38 district championship win over St. Teresa's Academy Friday, and the Titans now head to Joplin to face Springfield Kickapoo in the next round of the Class 6 state tournament...

Third time not the charm for Tigers as they fall to Rockhurst in tourney final

Lee's Summit's boys basketball team fell 60-46 to top-seeded Rockhurst in the Class 6 district championship Saturday, closing out a strong season that included a 16-game winning streak and a 23-6 final record...


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Spring is in the air! A quick scan of this week's local calendar show plenty of chances to catch live music, grab some tasty beverage, or maybe even get a group together for dinner and game night. Check it all out on your local community calendar. 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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Monday NewsLink is powered by Budget Blinds of Lee's Summit, a local business helping make local news possible in Lee's Summit. [Local Stories | Local Business | Community] It's been a busy stretch in Lee's Summit, and this week's newsletter reflects that. A $13 million budget shortfall at City Hall, a touching tribute to a beloved local brewery founder, and six new summer concerts at Legacy Park. That's a lot of hometown to cover, and we're here for all of it. — Nick Parker, Link 2 Lee's...

Monday NewsLink is powered by Budget Blinds of Lee's Summit, a local business helping make local news possible in Lee's Summit. [Local Stories | Local Business | Community] If there's one thing that always sticks out to me when looking at our news site, and the reader data that goes with it, is our community's desire and capacity to see all the news about our hometown. This week has been a great example as readers absorb not only a preview of Tuesday's City Council meeting, but also check out...

Monday NewsLink is powered by Budget Blinds of Lee's Summit, a local business helping make local news possible in Lee's Summit. [Local Stories | Local Business | Community] There's a lot to celebrate in Lee's Summit this week — and not just because spring has finally decided to stick around. Downtown came alive this weekend with the Jazz Fest and Vintage Fair drawing crowds to Green Street, and the Mavericks are making some noise in the playoffs. We've also got a milestone bike ride returning...