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Outlaws finish 6th at PBR Team Series event in Cheyenne

Outlaws finish 6th at PBR Team Series event in Cheyenne By Raymore Journal staff At the first-ever PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Team Series event in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the Kansas City Outlaws finished sixth. On the opening day of action, the Outlaws registered the first tie in league history against the Oklahoma Freedom, 0-0. With neither team logging a score, both walked away with a loss added to their record. The Kansas City Outlaws, however, were quick to rebound on Tuesday evening. Compliments of a late-game surge in their contest against the Ariat Texas Rattlers, the Outlaws earned...

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Sen. Rick Brattin attends Compass Health ribbon cutting ceremony

Sen. Rick Brattin attends Compass Health ribbon cutting ceremony By Raymore Journal staff Several people attended the Compass Health ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 28, including Mayor Kristofer Turnbow and Sen. Rick Brattin. According to its website, Compass Health Network takes a person-centered, integrated approach to caring for our customers. This health care model focuses on treating the whole person and is a collaboration of care involving the individual customer, personal providers and, when appropriate, family members. Its efficient, effective services are enhanced by data and technology...

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Residents tell city leaders how the city should grow

Residents tell city leaders how the city should grow By Raymore Journal staff Dozens of residents gathered to tell the local government what they expect to see happen in Raymore in the next few decades. On July 27, the City of Raymore held its Community Conversation at Centerview. Participating residents answered several questions that will guide the local government in its decision making in the near and not-so-near future. Residents gave their two cents on four topics: Land use, economic vitality, infrastructure and parks. Land use What type of housing options does the city need to support...

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Vaccinations important step to keeping children in school

Vaccinations important step to keeping children in school By Raymore Journal staff Local health departments urge parents to make sure children are up to date on recommended childhood vaccines, including COVID-19, before the school year starts. Children who may have missed important childhood vaccinations during the last two years are at risk for measles, chickenpox, meningitis and other vaccine-preventable diseases. “As you put together your back-to-school list, put immunizations near the top of that list. Getting your children immunized is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard...

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Cass County students graduate from Park University in spring 2022

Cass County students graduate from Park University in spring 2022 By Raymore Journal staff Park University announces its Spring 2022 graduates. The list of graduates includes those from the University’s flagship campus in Parkville as well as its 40 additional campuses across the country and online worldwide.The University had 963 students eligible to graduate — 214 students received a master’s degree specialist degree and/or graduate certificate, and 749 students received a bachelor’s degree, associate degree and/or undergraduate certificate. LIST OF GRADUATE DEGREES CONFERRED (Name, Degree...

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FDA provides update on agency response to Monkeypox outbreak

FDA provides update on agency response to Monkeypox outbreak By Raymore Journal staff Friday, July 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on its multipronged response to monkeypox in the United States, including its efforts in the areas of diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics. The agency has also established a dedicated website to provide important information about the FDA’s ongoing regulatory activities related to monkeypox along with frequently asked questions. The FDA will provide updates as developments occur and will continue to work with federal public health...

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Jackson County, St. Louis County added to Fitzpatrick’s local government checkbook

Jackson County, St. Louis County added to Fitzpatrick’s local government checkbook By Raymore Journal staff Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today announced that Jackson County and St. Louis County have been added to the Local Government Checkbook, making spending data from Missouri’s two largest counties available to taxpayers. The Checkbook is part of his ongoing commitment to ensuring a more efficient and transparent government at both the state and local levels. “As Treasurer, a priority of mine continues to be improving transparency at all levels of government because I believe...

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Acting Governor Mike Kehoe issues Executive Order 22-05 in response to severe weather

Acting Governor Mike Kehoe issues Executive Order 22-05 in response to severe weather By Raymore Journal staff Tuesday, July 27, acting on behalf of Governor Mike Parson, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 22-05 in response to severe flooding occurring in the St. Louis region. The Order declares a State of Emergency exists in Missouri and activates the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan, which allows state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions in order to provide assistance. “With record rainfall impacting the St. Louis region and the potential...

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Question P fails; 2 races decided within single digit margin

Question P fails; 2 races decided within single digit margin By Raymore Journal staff Editor’s Notes : These are only Cass County results, not the entire state of Missouri. The City of Raymore asked the residents to approve of a local use tax to pay for more police and other understaffed positions, and the voters responded with their ballots: No, thank you! With the local use tax rejected for a second time, it is back to the drawing board for the current city staff figuring out a way to fund much-needed positions. Based on an independent study, the city is understaffed by at least four...

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