Press Releases

• The City of Lee's Summit's Human Relations Commission is promoting kindness in the community during Take Time To Be Kind Week, Feb. 9-14.
• Community members are encouraged to perform random and purposeful acts of kindness to promote positivity.
• The Human Relations Commission will host activities, including a Gratitude Station and a Kindness Passport. Community members are invited to visit the Gratitude Station in the City Hall lobby during business hours.

The City of Lee’s Summit will accept applications from qualified agencies for 2026–27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from Jan. 6 – Feb. 6, 2026. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards federal grant funds to the City annually. These funds must be used to meet the needs of low- to moderate-income individuals and families, address slum or blight in Lee's Summit, or meet an urgent need. Lee’s Summit is designated as an Entitlement Community under the CDBG program, giving the City authority to administer the grant funds locally. The City received $385,005 for the 2025–26 grant year. Funding for the 2026–27 program year, which runs July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, has not yet been announced. Public agencies and nonprofit organizations may apply for the grant to support eligible programs and projects....

 

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is undertaking a major restoration effort at Legacy Lake to protect one of the community’s most important environmental and recreational assets. The Legacy Lake Dredging Project began in November 2025 and is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

 

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the official dates and details for next year’s beloved Father-Daughter Dances. A long-standing community tradition, the event provides a magical evening for fathers and daughters to celebrate their bond through music, dining, and unforgettable moments.

This year’s theme, “Wicked,” will transform the venue into an enchanting, Oz-inspired atmosphere, complete with themed décor, photo opportunities, and special touches that bring the story’s magic to life.

 

The City of Lee's Summit will celebrate the opening of Southwest Third Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. The event will be held near the intersection of Southwest Third and Southwest Jefferson streets.

The Southwest Third Street Improvements Project enhances one of the City’s most vital corridors connecting to downtown Lee’s Summit. The project improves safety and accessibility while supporting economic growth and redevelopment opportunities along the street.