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There's a lot going on around here, and it's not just fact we're seeing all four seasons of weather in a span of 5 days! In this week's Monday NewsLink we take a look at the passing of Ron Williams, a local business owner long-time community advocate and leader in Lee's Summit, dig in on the upcoming local election and check in on the local sports scene.

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Ron Williams, a pillar of the Lee's Summit community, dies at 74

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Ron Williams, a former Lee's Summit city council member, chamber president and founder of Integral Construction Services, passed away Wednesday, March 11, at age 74. A pillar of the community across decades of public service and civic investment, Williams leaves behind a legacy that touches some of the city's most recognizable landmarks and institutions. Services for Williams will be held Monday, March 16, at Langsford Funeral Home in Lee's Summit. Visitation will take place from 10 to 11 a.m.

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PODCAST: LSR7 superintendent makes case for Prop C waiver

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Lee's Summit R-7 Superintendent David Buck and Assistant Superintendent Chad Hertzog joined the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast to break down Proposition C ahead of the April 7 vote. They explain what the measure would mean for teacher salaries, how LSR7's tax rate compares to every other district in the metro, and why school officials say the time to act is now.

CANDIDATE Q&AS: Meet your candidates for LSR7 BOE

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Six candidates are on the ballot for three open LSR7 Board of Education seats in the April 8 municipal election, following the withdrawal of two candidates who initially filed to run. Four of the six candidates — incumbents Regina Garrett, Kamile Johnson, Erica Miller and former board president Rodrick Sparks — responded to Link 2 Lee's Summit's candidate Q&A, and their full responses are now available on our site.

Varsity Lee's Summit

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Local hoops teams split at MSHSAA quarterfinals

Lee's Summit West punched its ticket to the Show-Me Showdown with a dominant fourth-quarter run past No. 2 Kickapoo. St. Michael the Archangel's boys season ends after a tough loss to Benton in the Class 4 quarterfinals.

Local Moves: At Home

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Local Events

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Spring is in the air (or it will be in just a couple of days!) — and so is a packed week of things to do right here in Lee's Summit. Whether you're looking to get out and connect with neighbors, support a local cause, or just have a little fun, there's something on the calendar for you. Check out this week's events below and make it a great one. 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.