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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 local business owner Mike Maksin's celebration of local student athletes. This week's Monday NewsLink hits a few areas from all around the community.

— Nick Parker, Link 2 Lee's Summit publisher

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LS North grad T.J. Semke helps Chase Elliott win at Texas

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A Lee's Summit North alum was part of the winning pit crew at Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in Texas. T.J. Semke and Chase Elliott's crew turned their three fastest pit stops of the season into a trip to Victory Lane.

T&W Steel expansion, John Knox Village development among items at Tuesday's council meeting [Local Stories | Community] Tuesday's Lee's Summit City Council meeting has some real substance to it — including public hearings on a T&W Steel industrial expansion, a new John Knox Village development plan and a 20-year lighting permit for Summit Christian Academy. Here's what to watch for. READ MORE HERE

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

Local Move: LS Insights

The local housing market is holding strong — here's what the numbers actually show

National real estate headlines rarely tell the full story for Kansas City buyers and sellers. This week, Lee's Summit market expert Mike Maksin breaks down mortgage rates, inventory and home prices — and the picture is more encouraging than you'd think. Read the full story.

Mavericks sweep Tahoe again [Local Stories | Community] Kansas City knocked out the Tahoe Knight Monsters for the second straight postseason, going 4-0 in the series without ever trailing. Now the top-seeded Mavericks host the Allen Americans in the Mountain Division Finals, starting May 9 at Cable Dahmer Arena. Here's how the sweep went down. READ MORE HERE

Student archers headed to Eastern Nationals in Louisville [Local Stories | Community] Six LSR7 schools qualified in both Bullseye and 3D Range competition after strong showings at the Missouri State Championship. READ MORE HERE

Local Events

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If you've followed Link 2 Lee's Summit or the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast at all, then you know taco-centric events will always catch our eye. If you're like us, then you'll love everything about "Taco Tuesday" this week! A few things stick out to me this week as our family and friends make plans. OK, we like a litte nerdery, too. So, May the 4th be with you!

• It's May the 4th — and yes, Bricks & Minifigs Lee's Summit is fully leaning in with a May the 4th Celebration starting at 11 a.m. today. If you've got a Star Wars fan in the house (and let's be honest, who doesn't?), this one is a no-brainer.
• Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday this year, and Lee's Summit is ready. Tacos, Nachos & More kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and then The M80s bring the party to Habanero's at 6 p.m. Two great options, or honestly... do both. Before you move on, one quick question — Where are your favorite tacos?
• I love that Silent Book Club Lee's Summit is a thing. Thursday night at 6 p.m. at International Tap House . You show up, you read your own book, you enjoy a beverage. No discussion required.
• ​Blues Fest at Legacy Park Amphitheater on Saturday night at 8 p.m. is one of those events that just feels like a Lee's Summit moment. Get outside, enjoy some great music, and soak up what makes this community special.
• And don't forget — the Downtown Lee's Summit Farmers Market runs both Wednesday and Saturday this week. Go find your favorite bread vendor and report back.

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.

— Nick Parker, Link 2 Lee's Summit publisher

Your local events listing is brought to you by Bridge Space, a local coworking and event space helping make local news possible in Lee's Summit.

What Lee's Summit readers have been clicking

• ​Lee's Summit student archers headed to Eastern Nationals in Louisville​
• ​Mavericks carry 2-0 series lead to Tahoe looking to close out Knight Monsters​
• ​Lee's Summit West football forfeits 2025 wins after residency fraud investigation​
• ​Lee's Summit City Council set to consider outdoor lighting permit, industrial redevelopment at May 5 meeting​
• ​Voters choose new mayor, three new city council members in municipal election​

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