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Lee's Summit Town HallA few words from the youth of our communityThis week, hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays wanted to do something a little different and share the voices of another podcast with the Lee's Summit Community. I Can Relate is a podcast featuring local middle and high school students who choose topics they feel are important and in need of conversation. In this episode, which was part of the most recent season, members of the group talk about transitioning from middle to high school, lingering effects of COVID and offer advice to each other, and any youth listening, as they work their way through their high school years...
2023-06-2834 minLee's Summit Town HallFriday Conversation: Eat chicken & do some good — Wings 4 Water's Chris Turney drops by the studioAs punishment for once again crashing host Nick Parker's Friday episode of the podcast, Jason Norbury is relegated to virtual participation and denied the opportunity to eat wings. Local resident Chris Turney dropped by the studio for a conversation on next Thursday's Wings 4 Water charitable event. You can order your box of wings here.
2020-09-0440 minLee's Summit Town HallCity Council check in — Are they ready for real talk on diversity?Hosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury check in on the Lee's Summit City Council as it hears a presentation on the recently-concluded strategic planning process and begin talking about talking about diversity and inclusion.
2020-09-0227 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLInk: Middle & high school schedules; some help for parents; COVID relief funds and a feel good storyYour Monday NewsLink for the week of August 31, 2020. This week's headlines come from the Lee's Summit R-7 School District, Lee's Summit CARES, City of Lee's Summit and the community at large.
2020-08-3102 minLee's Summit Town HallLSR7 Board President Ryan Murdock and the reopening decisionLee's Summit R-7 Board of Education President Ryan Murdock joins hosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury to discuss this week's vote on the plan to reopen schools. The conversation looks at the board's process, as well as some insight into its future decisions through the pandemic.
2020-08-2636 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: Awaiting the decision; some new opportunities taking flight and other news and notesYour Monday NewsLink for the week of August 24, 2020. Hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays offer up some news and notes from the Lee's Summit R-7 School District, the City of Lee's Summit and the Truman Heartland Foundation, among others.
2020-08-2402 minLee's Summit Town HallFriday conversation: This is a hard time for all of us; Kerri Gray offers up some adviceHave you checked your engine light? No, not the one in your car. Local therapist Kerri Gray drops back by the show to talk with Nick and Jason about our current collective mental state. We're all under an exorbitant amount of emotional stress right now, she says. But, she also has tips for how we can cope.
2020-08-2144 minLee's Summit Town HallChecking in on City Hall and some news and notesHosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury sift through a few news and notes from inside City Hall as much of the community awaits the final reopening decision from the Lee's Summit R-7 School District. And then ponder what news developments they're looking forward to as we approach fall and the back stretch of 2020.
2020-08-1929 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: LSFD opens new station; do you know a community champion & other news and notes from around townYour Monday NewsLink for the week of August 17, 2020.
2020-08-1703 minLee's Summit Town HallPSA renewals, transparency & the back-to-school wait continuesHosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury review some of the top news from the community, including the City's renewal of some Public Service Agreements and a little conversation as we all wait to see what back-to-school will look like for the Lee's Summit R-7 school District.
2020-08-1215 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: LSR7 reopening options; downtown awards; meet the citizens of the yearYour Monday NewsLink for the week of August 10, 2020.
2020-08-1002 minLee's Summit Town HallFriday conversation:Taking in the updated roadmap to reopening LSR7 SchoolsHosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury outline LSR7's updated roadmap to reopening the local schools and discuss its impact on the community.
2020-08-0733 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: Schools reopening; election day; parenting help; meet the new superintendentYour Monday Newslink for the week of August 3, 2020 takes a look at the latest reopening recommendations for the LSR7 School District, Tuesday's primary, some help for parents as they prep for the new school year and a chance to hear from LSR7's new superintendent.
2020-08-0302 minLee's Summit Town HallFriday conversation: Introducing LSR7 Superintendent Dr. David BuckThis week, Jason and Nick are doing their first interview with Dr. David Buck second. Why? Because COVID. After first joining the show after the Lee's Summit R-7 School District announced its initial plans for reopening, the new superintendent comes back for what was originally planned as his introductory interview and a chance for residents to learn more about him and his vision for the district.
2020-07-3132 minLee's Summit Town HallWednesday Town Hall: LSR7 plans may change, the Mayor's call to action & go ahead and write that checkIt's a short episode, but that doesn't mean there's nothing going on. As Nick & Jason sat down to record this week, the Lee's Summit R-7 School District announced it would be presenting some recommended changes to it's reopening plan, the City is asking for public input, the Mayor is launching a new commission to continue community focus on diversity and inclusion and even though the events are all canceled, you should go ahead continue support of your favorite local charities. They, and the people they serve, are still in need.
2020-07-2922 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: Mayor presents new downtown plan; schools news and moreYour Monday NewsLink for the week of July 27, 2020. Mayor Bill Baird presents new development plan for downtown Lee's Summit, local education news and more.
2020-07-2702 minLee's Summit Town HallFriday Conversation: This is Reggie GrayHe started his first business at age 12 — he was a magician. And he never looked back. Since then, he's been an entertainer, a motivational speaker, a real estate professional, digital publisher, app developer and now a restauranteur. His positive approach to life and business, combined with visions of perfection, drive his entrepreneurial ambitions. This is Reggie Gray. Oh, and at one point, his story includes a ventriloquist and a talking rabbit. That's the start of a joke, right?
2020-07-2453 minLee's Summit Town HallWednesday Town Hall: Decision time for LSR7 parents and (finally) a step forward for a downtown planIt's decision week for families in the Lee's Summit R-7 School District as they face the decision of in-person or online schooling for their students in the coming semester. And the City Council finally took up discussion on the latest efforts to move forward with a downtown performing arts space and permanent farmers market.
2020-07-2229 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: Blood drive to fill need, UCM offering professional training & LSR7 announces reopening plansYour Monday NewsLink for the week of July 20, 2020. Hosts Nick and Liesl break down the latest news and headlines as we move into a new week.
2020-07-2002 minLee's Summit Town HallFriday Conversation: Talking with LSR7 leadership about the plan to reopen schools in AugustHost Nick Parker and Jason Norbury are joined by LSR7 Superintendent Dr. David Buck and Board of Education President Ryan Murdock for a dive into the district's recently announced plans to reopen the district in August. Included in that plan is a choice presented to families — in-person school or online education.
2020-07-1734 minLee's Summit Town HallCelebrating 5 years of supporting entrepreneurship in Lee's SummitToday on the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast, hosts Nick Parker & Jason Norbury are joined by Velocity Lee's Summit Board Chair Tim Denker and Operational Director Ashley Smithson to talk about Thursday's Velocity Pitch @ Home - Birthday Edition and the non-profit's 5th anniversary.
2020-07-1524 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: Chamber cancels Oktoberfest & news from LSR7, Downtown LS and Summit Theatre GroupYour Monday NewsLink for the week of July 13, 2020. Nick & Liesl bring you all the news, notes and happenings for the week.
2020-07-1302 minLee's Summit Town HallA local story with a global message and modern parallelsLocal playwright Ben Martin and Lee's Summit resident Carl Chinnery join Nick for a conversation about Summit Theatre Group's soon-to-be-released audio play, A Candle Against the Dark. The play tells the story of the Chinnery family's fight with polio in the 1940s. Fittingly, the drama is produced in the style of the 40s-era radio plays.
2020-07-1037 minLee's Summit Town HallSome news & notesJason and Nick take a quick look around town for some news and notes from City Hall and the LSR7 School District.
2020-07-0815 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: Mayor tests positive for COVID-19, the return of the Wednesday Farmers Market & news from area schoolsYour Monday NewsLink for the week of July 6, 2020.
2020-07-0602 minLee's Summit Town HallTwo guys walk into a bar... Nigel Woodberry joins the show for a conversation with Libations & Co owner Seth AllenJason was on vacation this week, so we flipped the script and decided to do one of our conversation episodes on Wednesday. Local craft beer ambassador Nigel Woodberry and Seth Allen join the show to talk about Allen's craft cocktail bar and retail store, Libations & Co. Along the way, we talk a little history and a little Independence Day as well.
2020-07-0158 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: Public art; road closures & school newsNICK: Hello and welcome to Lee’s Summit Town Hall and your Monday News Link presented by Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit and Shredd KC. I am Nick Parker and once again I am joined by The Historic Browning’s Liesl Hays.
LIESL: Each week, we'll take a few minutes to give you the news, happenings, and events around Lee's Summit.
NICK: Visitors are invited to explore the new Downtown Sculpture Walk. The new outdoor public art exhibit will be on display through March 2021 and features artists from across the country. The project, led by the...
2020-06-2902 minLee's Summit Town HallTheir voices matterToday, I thought I would do something a little bit different and let you listen in on some of the young voices in our community. Last summer, a group of teens asked if they could take over the show for a few episodes to talk about some of the issues they were facing in our community. A year later, with the support of Lee’s Summit CARES, they have worked to launch their own podcast, I Can Relate. The topics are their own and so are the voices and the perspective.
In this, their first episode, the yo...
2020-06-2636 minLee's Summit Town HallA casting change & the (likely) return of in-person commencement for LSR7 class of 2020New City of Lee’s Summit City Council members take the oath of office and Nick & Jason sit down with Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Emily Miller to talk about the district’s new plan to hold in-person commencements at Sporting Kansas City’s Children’s Mercy Park in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
2020-06-2428 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: Graduations & Special Olympics go virtual... and more news from the communityNICK: Hello and welcome to Lee’s Summit Town Hall and your Monday News Link presented by Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit and Shredd KC. I am Nick Parker and once again I am joined by The Historic Browning’s Liesl Hays.
LIESL: Each week, we'll take a few minutes to give you the news, happenings, and events around Lee's Summit.
NICK: Following guidance from the Jackson County Health Department, the Lee’s Summit R7 School District announced last week its post-poned graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 will be held virtually on July 25. The vide...
2020-06-2203 minLee's Summit Town HallFriday Conversation: Maryam Khalil on #OurStruggleLSR7, tackling racism in her community & the need to speak upStanford University freshman and Lee's Summit West alum Maryam Khalil drops by the studio for a conversation about her role in launching the #OurStruggleLSR7 Twitter thread, petitioning the LSR7 School District for change, and her need to take on the issues of diversity and inclusion in Lee's Summit.
2020-06-1942 minLee's Summit Town HallSome kudos; the many layers of the LR7 equity conversation & let's all go to the market!After a short, but needed, week off, Jason and Nick return to the podcast just in time to celebrate a group of involved citizens, see the City Council to take up the FY21 budget and to look at the LSR7 School District and community-wide conversation on equity and diversity. And in the second half of the show, Nick sits down with Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street's Ashley Nowell and local farmers Karin Velez and Katie Farrar for a conversation about the farmers market.
2020-06-171h 02Lee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: Race & diversity conversations in Lee's Summit; election results highlight local newsYour Monday NewsLink for the week of June 8, 2020. Election results, protests, rallies & conversations on race and equality dominate the news in the past week.
2020-06-0802 minLee's Summit Town HallAfter 2-month delay, voters hit the polls for local electionsDespite a two-month delay, fears of leaving the house, changes to many polling locations and attention shifts to the pandemic and a national conversation on race, 16% of registered hit the polls on Tuesday for the local election. Hosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury break down the results, which includes the election of the first African-American member of the Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education.
2020-06-0320 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: Phase 2 Reopening begins and Tuesday is Election DayYour Monday NewsLink for the week of June 1, 2020. Jackson County, Mo officially moves into Phase 2 of its reopening plan and a few notes about Tuesday's municipal election.
2020-06-0102 minLee's Summit Town HallOne final look at Tuesday's ballotIf this spring's municipal election season were a baseball game, we'd now finally be heading into the bottom half of the 27th inning. Lee's Summit Town Hall hosts Nick Parker & Jason Norbury take one final look at the ballot issues, as well as Board of Education and City Council candidates.
2020-05-2942 minLee's Summit Town HallThe changing polling locations and a look at the LSR7 bond issueA two-month delay combined with changes to many polling locations has Jason and Nick worried (more than usual) about voter turnout next week. And a conversation about the LSR7 bond issue.
2020-05-2746 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: Phase 2 is coming & so is the local electionYour weekly quick look into the news, events and happenings from around Lee’s Summit. On this Monday we’re looking at the next phase of reopening for Jackson County, the changing of polling locations for the upcoming election, some new courses through UCM and the City is asking for residents’ input.
2020-05-2502 minLee's Summit Town HallSculptures invade downtown; the school year is ending; & some of the candidates talkHave you seen the new sculptures in downtown? Well, you should! And as we approach the June 2 municipal election, hosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury continue to revisit City Council candidate interviews. Today, we hear from District 3 candidate Rocco Florio and District 4 candidate Donnie Funk. In case you find yourself wondering why District 3 and 4 incumbents Phyllis Edson and Fred DeMoro aren't interviewed you're not alone. The two would not respond to multiple requests for an interview or to participate in Link 2 Lee's Summit's candidate questionnaire.
2020-05-2048 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: The return of the Farmers market; a new trail and other news & notes for the weekYour Monday NewsLink for the week of May 18, 2020... Downtown Lee's Summit Farmers Market; Summit Christian Academy; Municipal election; Lee's Summit R-7 Board of Education; Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation
2020-05-1802 minLee's Summit Town HallMeet the candidates for City Council, District 2On today's episode, hosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury revisit conversations with Timothy Shrout, Andrew Felker and Steve Lee, candidates for Lee's Summit City Council, District 2. Candidate Roberta Gough did not respond to multiple invitations to participate in interviews with Link 2 Lee's Summit or the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast.
2020-05-1558 minLee's Summit Town HallThe reopening begins and we revisit our District 1 City Council candidatesEveryone may be talking about the start of Jackson County's reopening plan, but Nick and Jason want to remind you we're only a few weeks away from Election Day. The duo revisits conversations with Hillary Shields, Steve Lambert and Robert Dye, candidates for Lee's Summit City Council — District 1.
2020-05-1351 minLee's Summit Town HallMonday NewsLink: Awards given to local teachers & students; Covid AB Testing; new City water bill system & moreLee's Summit and the rest of Jackson County begin Phase 1 of reopening this week. Today's episode of the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast offers a few other tidbits of information from local schools, the business community and the City to get you started for the week. For more on the reopening procedures, check out the Friday, May 8 episode of the podcast.
2020-05-1102 minLee's Summit Town HallA look at phase 1 of reopeningNick Parker and Jason Norbury take a look at the phase 1 reopening guidelines for Jackson County, Mo and ask listeners for some feedback on what the procedures mean for them.
2020-05-0818 minLee's Summit Town HallA creative turn for the greater goodRonnie and Rachel Dyer, of Dyer Oil Graphics, met up with Nick Parker during the Together We Can craft brew even last week to talk about their company and a new side project, Quarantine Brewery & Taphouse, raising funds for hospitality workers and Lee’s Summit Social Services.
2020-05-0636 min2020-05-0402 minLee's Summit Town HallIn search of information... & leadershipSome quick news & notes and then Nick and Jason talk about their search for information from our elected leader amid confusion during the current COVID-19 crisis.
2020-04-2934 minLee's Summit Town HallYour Monday NewsLink
It's National Tell a Story Day and we've got a good one for you this week. Your Monday NewsLink for the week of April 27, 2020 includes news from: Lee's Summit R-7 School District, City of Lee's Summit, Lee's Summit Economic Development Council, University of Central Missouri-Lee's Summit, Bennett Packaging & more.
2020-04-2702 minLee's Summit Town HallNoticing people. Noticing kindness.This was supposed to be a conversation on their business, I am noticed, and the service they provide. But when Amy Johnson and Jaime Lyon dropped by the Zoom studio for a Friday conversation with Nick, the talk quickly shifted to broader topics of people and the relationships we make.
2020-04-2450 minLee's Summit Town HallSo, what's going on with you?There's not a lot of news happening right now, but Nick and Jason take a few minutes to catch up on a few things, follow up on all of our self-care talk and take a peek at Friday's LS Town Hall conversation.
2020-04-2216 min2020-04-2002 minLee's Summit Town HallTry art — it's good for the soulLSR7 elementary art chair Aimee Fresia and City of Lee's Summit cultural arts manager Glenda Masters join Nick for a chat about their love of art and its ability to help us cope with the current stresses. And to top it off, give a listen for a chance to share art from your home and win some sweet prizes.
2020-04-1729 minLee's Summit Town HallAdjusting to the known and unknownDistrict 4 City Council member Bob Johnson joins Nick and Jason for a conversation on the City's budgeting process and how it is planning to adjust to COVID-affected economy.
2020-04-1538 min2020-04-1303 minLee's Summit Town HallSurviving the survival planWorking from home... Trying to take on the role of teacher... stuck with the same people all day every day... this stay-at-home order is hard. One good thing is knowing we're all in the same boat. Join us for a conversation on how to cope with all of these various roles we're taking on while trying to keep the peace at home. Hosts Nick Parker & Jason Norbury are joined by local family therapist Kerri Gray and Lee's Summit R-7 School District's Dr. Rexanne Hill and Dr. Jennifer Kephart.
2020-04-0955 min2020-04-0602 minLee's Summit Town HallSome music is good for our soulThis week, we’re going to do something a little different. As we’ve settled into our current stay-at-home status, Link 2 Lee’s Summit has attempted to help everyone alleviate a bit of the stress by sharing some pieces of music submitted to us from homes throughout the community. With that in mind, we thought instead of a conversation today, we’d just give everyone a few minutes of rest and relaxation courtesy of our friends. If you, or someone in your family, would like to submit some LS Music Therapy of your own, message us on Facebook at Link 2 L...
2020-04-0317 minLee's Summit Town HallSome interesting adjustments & preparing to help those in needJason and Nick take a look at an emergency ordinance passed at the most recent City Council meeting before Lee's Summit Social Services executive director Matt Sanning pops in to talk about how the current COVID19 crisis is affecting people in our community and how you can help local agencies now and in the months to come.
2020-04-0142 min2020-03-3001 minLee's Summit Town HallThis is Donnie Funk, candidate for City Council — District 4District 4 City Council Candidate Donnie Funk drops by the virtual studio for a chat with Nick & Jason. Lee's Summit Town Hall was unable to interview the Funk's opponent, incumbent Fred DeMoro. DeMoro has not responded to repeated attempts to contact him via phone, email and social media.
2020-03-2719 minLee's Summit Town HallThe stay-at-home orders & a conversation with Steve Lee, candidate for City Council, District 2We’re in week one of the metro-area’s 30-day stay-at-home directive. Nick and Jason review a few things before shifting to a conversation with District 2 City Council candidate, Steve Lee.
2020-03-2527 min2020-03-2302 minLee's Summit Town HallThe Board of Ed panel — Part 3Meet Brian Austerman, Megan Marshall & Christine Bushyhead, candidates for the LSR7 Board of Education. This is the third of three panel conversations with candidates for the Board. To create an opportunity for better conversation, the nine candidates for the three open seats were divided into smaller groups. See episodes from Feb. 21 and March 6 for conversations with the other candidates.
2020-03-2047 minLee's Summit Town HallAnxiety's high. How do we deal with it?If, for whatever reason, you've ventured out of your house you can almost feel the tension in the air. We're all anxious and we're all nervous about the unknowns in this coronavirus world. So, Nick and Jason decided it was time for a little group therapy and called their friend, Kerri Gray, to talk about anxiety and how best for us all to cope.
2020-03-1830 min2020-03-1602 minLee's Summit Town HallThis is Timothy Shrout, candidate for City Council — District 2District 2 City Council Candidate Timothy Shrout drops by for a chat with Nick & Jason. Stick with Link 2 Lee’s Summit for interviews with District 2 candidates Andrew Felker and Steve Lee. Lee's Summit Town Hall was unable to interview the fourth candidate, Robert Gough. Gough did not respond to repeated attempts to reach her or her campaign.
2020-03-1320 minLee's Summit Town HallThis is Andrew Felker, candidate for City Council — District 2District 2 City Council Candidate Andrew Felker drops by for a chat with Nick & Jason. Stick with Link 2 Lee’s Summit for interviews with District 2 candidates Timothy Shrout and Steve Lee. Lee's Summit Town Hall was unable to interview the fourth candidate, Robert Gough. Gough did not respond to repeated attempts to reach her or her campaign.
2020-03-1322 minLee's Summit Town HallRaise your hand; get involvedLee’s Summit Social Services executive director Matt Sanning dropped by the studio on Tuesday to say. We wound up talking about volunteerism and community involvement. So, naturally, we hit record so we could share the conversation.
2020-03-1150 min2020-03-0902 minLee's Summit Town HallThe Board of Ed panel, Part IIMeet Kim Fritchie, Mark Leetch and Dr. Matt Niewald, candidates for the LSR7 Board of Education. This is the second of three panel conversations with candidates for the LS R-7 Board of Education. To create an opportunity for better conversation, the nine candidates for the three open seats were divided into smaller groups. The final BOE panel will post March 20.
2020-03-0635 minLee's Summit Town HallEverybody loves a paradeNick and Jason talk about City commissions and the volunteer opportunities they provide residents of LS before Downtown Main Street's Julie Cook comes into the studio to talk about the upcoming Emerald Isle Parade. For Julie, a self-proclaimed member of #teamtaco, this is her sixth guest appearance on the show which is a Town Hall record.
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Lee's Summit Town HallThis is Rocco Florio, candidate for City Council - District 3District 3 City Council Candidate Rocco Florio drops by for a chat with Nick & Jason. Lee's Summit Town Hall was unable to interview District 3 incumbent Phyllis Edson. Council member Edson did not respond to repeated attempts to reach her or her campaign.
2020-02-2816 minLee's Summit Town HallCandidate/PAC squabble takes away from real conversationNick and Jason reluctantly take up the conversation on a recent public squabble between BOE candidate Megan Marshall and a local PAC, Foundations for our Future before moving on to a much more worthwhile conversation with Developing Potential's Amy Cox.
2020-02-2629 min2020-02-2402 minLee's Summit Town HallThe Board of Ed panel, Part IMeet Kathy Campbell, Dr. David Thompson & Larry Anderson, candidates for the LSR7 Board of Education. This is the first of three panel conversations with candidates for the LS R-7 Board of Education. To create an opportunity for better conversation, the nine candidates for the three open seats were divided into smaller groups. The next panel will post March 6, and the final BOE panel will post March 20.
2020-02-2144 minLee's Summit Town HallWeighing local endorsements & getting excited about a new QTJason and Nick talk about PAC endorsements and a few other notes coming from this week's City Council meeting... And Friday, we meet the first three of our nine candidates for the LS R-7 Board of Education.
2020-02-1930 min2020-02-1702 minLee's Summit Town HallThis is Steve Lambert, candidate for City Council - District 1District 1 City Council Candidate Steve Lambert drops by for a chat with Nick Parker.
*Please note we had some audio difficulties with the microphone used by Jason Norbury. Please excuse the bad audio and know the offending cable has been dismissed from service.
2020-02-1418 minLee's Summit Town HallThis is Robert Dye, candidate for City Council - District 1District 1 City Council candidate Robert Dye drops in for a chat with Nick and Jason.
2020-02-1416 minLee's Summit Town HallThis is Hillary Shields, candidate for City Council - District 1District 1 City Council candidate Hillary Shields drops in for a chat with Nick and Jason.
2020-02-1414 minLee's Summit Town HallThe will of the people means what?A reminder from the City to take time to be kind... And Jason's got a little something stuck in his craw and it's name is the Missouri Legislature.
2020-02-121h 122020-02-1002 minLee's Summit Town HallSharing a bit of art from a friendOn this Friday, our friend Hubert Neth shares some of his poetry with the community.
2020-02-0705 minLee's Summit Town HallThe Use Tax ask and a legislative push to overturn the Clean Missouri ActNick and Jason take a few minutes to look into a statewide issue as the legislature tackles an push to overturn a voter-approved amendment to the Missouri Constitution before focusing back in on our own back yard and the Use Tax issue placed on the upcoming ballot.
2020-02-0526 min2020-02-0301 minLee's Summit Town HallNo. 300 and we're still doing that thing we doEpisode 1 kicked off the 2017 election cycle, so it's only fitting episode 300 kicks off the 2020 cycle. Ryan Murdock, member of the Lee's Summit R-7 Board of Education, joins the show to help Nick and Jason break down the $224 million bond issue.
2020-01-2952 min2020-01-2702 minLee's Summit Town HallArt for the communityGlenda Masters, Cultural Arts manager for the City of Lee's Summit, drops by the studio for a chat about an exciting new public art project happening in downtown.
2020-01-2428 minLee's Summit Town HallThe candidates, they have filedThe local 2020 election season officially begins today. Candidate filing for Lee's Summit City Council and the Lee's Summit R-7 Board of Education closed on Tuesday. We know the candidates' names and now it's time to start getting to know who they are and what exactly are the top issues facing our community.
2020-01-2216 min2020-01-2002 minLee's Summit Town HallA little taste of LatinThe crew from Sabor Latino, a new downtown Lee's Summit restaurant joins Nick in studio for a conversation about a growing restaurant and building a new home in downtown. The restaurant is slated to open at the end of January. Oh, and be on the lookout for a new bingo game.
2020-01-1731 minLee's Summit Town HallIt's all about that BuckThe Lee's Summit R-7 School District names its next Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David Buck; MLK celebrations set for next week; and Nick gets excited about Friday's conversation with the people behind Sabor Latino.
2020-01-1523 min2020-01-1302 minLee's Summit Town HallGrab a stool and let's talkIt was a weird week. Interview 1 fell through. Interview 2 had to back out (we sort of forgive her, but made her promise to reschedule), so Nick called his buddy, Nigel Woodbury, to see if he'd stop by for a chat. It was supposed to coincide with Kansas City's Restaurant Week and be all about Lee's Summit-based food and drink. That worked, sort of. But there's also some good stuff about this local ambassador's path to Lee's Summit and a love of story telling that still drives him.
2020-01-1052 minLee's Summit Town HallInterviews, law suits & taxesOn today's episode of the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast, we've got superintendent speed dating! OK, not really, but Nick Parker & Jason Norbury take a quick look at the finalists being interviewed this week for the Lee's Summit R-7 School District job, as well as a few other news and notes from around our community.
2020-01-0824 min2020-01-0602 minLee's Summit Town HallInto the looking glass, Part IINick, Jason and guest John Beaudoin continue their conversation on some of the big stories coming during 2020 — specifically those concerning the Lee's Summit R-7 School District.
2020-01-0347 minLee's Summit Town HallInto the looking glassIn the first of a two-part conversation, Nick and Jason are joined by Link 2 Lee's Summit guest columnist John Beaudoin for a look at some of the stories and conversations facing the community in the coming year.
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