Rick Viar to Receive Civic Leadership Award Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | Views: 1489 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Rick Viar to Receive Civic Leadership Award Rick Viar has been selected by Mayor Bill Baird to receive the 2023 West Gate Division of the Missouri Municipal League's Annual Civic Leadership Award. The award recognizes the outstanding contributions of business and civic leaders in developing stronger cities. Viar will be honored at a banquet on Oct. 26 at Belvoir Winery in Liberty. Viar is a dedicated community public servant who has served on numerous boards and committees over the years, including the...
Lee’s Summit 2023 State of the City on August 18 Thursday, August 3, 2023 | Views: 1979 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Lee’s Summit 2023 State of the City on August 18 Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird will deliver the State of the City address on Friday, Aug. 18 in The Aspen Room at The Stanley in downtown Lee’s Summit, 308 SE Douglas St. The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce is hosting the luncheon. The event begins at 11 a.m. with the mayor’s address scheduled to start at noon. The annual State of the City address is an opportunity for Mayor Baird to celebrate the accomplishments of the community and...
Carl L. Chinnery Named Citizen of the Year Monday, July 24, 2023 | Views: 2806 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Carl L. Chinnery Named Citizen of the Year The City of Lee’s Summit and Mayor Bill Baird join the City of Lake Lotawana and Mayor Tracy Rasmussen in the selection of Carl Chinnery as the 2023 Citizen of the Year. Chinnery is recognized for his service to the communities, civic activities and legal work for nonprofits. He will be honored at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Annual Citizen’s Reception in early September and its “Toast to Our Towns” Gala on September...
Lee’s Summit Blood Drive to Address Emergency Shortage Thursday, July 6, 2023 | Views: 2108 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Lee’s Summit Blood Drive to Address Emergency Shortage In partnership with the Community Blood Center, the City of Lee's Summit will host a blood drive on Monday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gamber Community Center Ballroom located at 4 SE Independence Avenue. The Community Blood Center is offering Royals tickets to donors while supplies last. The Community Blood Center says now more than ever is the time to donate. Cold and flu season mixed with a decrease in first-time donors have all caused blood...
City of Lee’s Summit and Pro Deo Youth Center Announce $1.37 Million in Funding to Support Teen Programs Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | Views: 1861 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases The City of Lee’s Summit was recently awarded a $685,000 Community Revitalization grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development to assist the nonprofit Pro Deo Youth Center in the development of a new teen center to expand behavioral health counseling services. Of the 203 applications submitted statewide to the Department of Economic Development, only 70 projects received awards. In addition to the Community Revitalization grant, Pro Deo...