The United States has left few generations untouched by war. Sometimes those involved were there voluntarily but often times not. One war that receives little attention in the history books is the Korean War from 1950-1953. This war was one of the ‘hot’ conflicts of the Cold War with two major powers, the United States…
The Belton Chamber of Commerce hosted the first candidate forum for Belton City Council and School Board candidates. Local attorney Chris Benjamin was the moderator and Fred Yonkers was the time keeper. A crowd of nearly 100 people came to listen to what the candidates had to say and to educated themselves to make an…
Jim’s Disposal will be holding their free, citywide bulky item trash pick-up days in April for Raymore residents. Raymore residents with a Wednesday trash day will be able to place bulky items at their curb for pick-up on Friday, April 13. Raymore residents with a Thursday trash day will be able to place bulky items…
“My desire is for the City to continue to succeed and be a destination point for Cass County.” Last spring the citizens of Ward 1 elected Reginald Townsend to the Raymore City Council. After seven months in the position he has a lot of insight into what it takes to be an effective Councilman. Townsend…
After the excitement of his July 4th announcement to run for the United States Senate, Austin Petersen took a few moments to answer some questions regarding his party switch, his campaign, and his goals. First on everyone’s mind who know anything at all about Petersen was why the switch to the Republican Party? Having…
Once again the Raymore Chamber of Commerce organized a candidate forum for the Ray-Pec School Board candidates as well as for the City Council Candidates. Brent Ewert was the moderator of the meeting and Robin Noe was the timekeeper. Two candidates were not in attendance, Adam J. Embry and Sonja Abdelgawad. The first group up…
Imagine being plucked out of your quiet, mundane life; taught a valuable skill; and then shipped off to another part of the world. That was the reality for the next three men who shared their stories about their military service in this third article in the series from Carnegie Village. Thomas Corrigan was a kid…
“I want to work where I live.”
“I don’t want to be a politician. I want to be a statesman.”
Peculiar, Missouri – Local police will be out in full force as part of the annual nationwide Fourth (4th) of July Holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” substance–impaired driving crackdown. The crackdown, which will include high-visibility enforcement throughout the City of Peculiar, will run from June 30-July 4, 2017. The effective nationwide substance–impaired driving…
Last week two of Carnegie Village’s residents were spotlighted for their service. This is the second part of the series that aims to bring honor and attention to a generation that is disappearing all too quickly. Getting to hear their stories is both an honor and a privilege that none of us should ever take…
Carnegie Village in Belton has been proud of its residents from the moment they opened their doors in 2003. Veterans have held a special place in the hearts of the staff who immediately began to organize a hall to show respect to those who served. The Wall of Honor was born. Every resident who had…
Last week Belton welcomed a new business to a long vacant spot along 58 Hwy. Show Me Auto Mall North opened their doors for business recently and the response from the community has been tremendous with more than 40 vehicles sold in the first weeks of business. With more than 25,000 cars a day passing…
Last week the Belton High School baseball field had the privilege of seeing baseball greats Frank White, John Mayberry, and Dennis Leonard play. It was an amazing fundraiser for the Belton Chamber of Commerce called Bats, Balls, and Brews. In the giving nature of the Chamber, an additional $500 was raised in raffle ticket sales…
CASS CO – On May 30, 2017 deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office investigated a burglary at the Pathway Church of Raymore on South Madison St. During that investigation surveillance photos showed a male subject inside and around the church. In an effort to help identify the suspect the Cass County Sheriff’s Office posted…
