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We've got a packed newsletter for you this week. From a last look at candidates for mayor and city council, to 200-plus turning out for a local fundraiser, and a local business owner paying homage to a legendary local bar, this is your link to all the news, events and happenings from your home town.

Top of the news in Lee's Summit

Breaking down Lee's Summit's council races ahead of April 7 vote

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With five contested council races and a mayor's race two weeks away, we sat down with Jason Norbury to break down what's at stake — and what questions every candidate should have to answer before you vote. Don't miss this bonus election preview episode of the Lee's Summit Town Hall Podcast, and make sure you've read the candidate Q&As at link2leessummit.com before April 7.

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Local Moves: Lee's Summit Insights

A bi-weekly look into the homes that make Lee’s Summit a community

Buy first or sell first? There's no universal answer — but there is a smart approach. Mike Maksin explains how Lee's Summit homeowners are navigating one of real estate's trickiest decisions.

Recent headlines

Do Drop Inn opens in downtown Lee's Summit as tribute to longtime neighborhood bar [Local Stories | Community] Justin Bliefnik opened a new bar in downtown Lee's Summit — and it's his love letter to the old Do Drop Inn. Hear him tell the story of how the Do Drop Inn came together, how he got Sue's blessing, and why the bathrooms look absolutely nothing like the rest of the place on this week's Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast. READ MORE OR LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE

Community supporters turn out in support of Pro Deo Youth Center [Local Stories | Community] More than 250 supporters and volunteers were on hand Saturday, March 21 for the annual Pro Deo Youth Center Twisted Trivia fundraiser event at Green Street in Downtown Lee's Summit. SEE PHOTOS HERE

Varsity Lee's Summit

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Two Lee's Summit players bring local flavor to Sporting KC II roster

For many pro soccer fans in the Kansas City area, rooting on Sporting KC means supporting the hometown team. This season, Sporting KC's second team — known as Sporting KC II — will give local fans an even better reason to cheer, with two players from Lee's Summit on the 2026 roster.

Comets top Baltimore Blast for first win over rival since 2016 [Local Stories | Community] With both teams already in the MASL playoffs, the Kansas City Comets and Baltimore Blast played for better postseason seeding Saturday night — and it was the Comets who came away with the points. READ MORE HERE

Local Events

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Much like our weather lately, the community calendar is full of all the things! 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.

What Lee's Summit readers have been clicking

• ​Ron Williams, a pillar of the Lee's Summit community, dies at 74​
• ​Mayoral candidates clash on housing, development at Town Hall forum​
• ​Six candidates vie for three seats on LSR7 Board of Education​
• ​Student volunteers to lead 12th annual Fill Those Trucks food drive March 28​
• ​Tigers land 3 on Big 8 Gold All-Conference first team; Little named coach of the year​

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