Lee’s Summit Blood Drive July 19 & 20 to Help with Shortage
Lee’s Summit Blood Drive July 19 & 20 to Help with Shortage
The City of Lee’s Summit, in partnership with the Community Blood Center, will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 19 and July 20 at the City’s Maintenance Facility, 1971 SE Hamblen Rd. All presenting donors will receive either a free Royals T-shirt or hat.
The Community Blood Center recently announced a blood emergency. Its blood supply is critically low to meet the needs of hospitals in the Kansas City metropolitan area, with 3,500...
Lee’s Summit Fireworks Regulations for Fourth of July
Lee’s Summit Fireworks Regulations for Fourth of July
In the City of Lee’s Summit, residents with a fireworks permit may discharge approved fireworks on July 3 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; July 4 from 10 a.m. to midnight; and July 5 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. within city limits. A fireworks permit is free and can be obtained at City Hall, approved consumer fireworks tents or the City’s website.
The City’s ordinance allows the possession and use of certain approved consumer fireworks (1.4G) within city...
Bob and Candy White Named Citizens of the Year
Bob and Candy White Named Citizens of the Year
The City of Lee’s Summit is excited to announce Mayor Bill Baird has selected Bob and Candy White as the 2021 Citizen of the Year recipients for their commitment to strengthening the community through education and volunteer efforts. They will be honored at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Toast to Our Towns Gala on Sept. 25.
The Whites are actively engaged in a variety of activities and organizations that enhance Lee’s Summit. With...
Plumbing Work Ignites Wall
Plumbing Work Ignites Wall
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO—On Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 11:12 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 4300 block of SW Ward Road. The caller reported they were connecting pipe in a wall and set the insulation on fire.
When the fire department arrived, smoke was visible from the outside of a two-story, single-family residence. The occupant was safe outside.
Crews entered the structure and found moderate smoke...
City of Lee’s Summit Announces New Public Works Director
City of Lee’s Summit Announces New Public Works Director
The City of Lee’s Summit is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Park as director of public works effective May 29. Park has shared interim director duties since June 2020. He replaces Dena Mezger who retired in August 2020 after 20 years with the City.
Over the past 15 years, Park has served as the city traffic engineer and senior staff engineer. Prior to joining the City of Lee’s Summit, Park spent five years in the private sector as a...