Students at McEowen Elementary School were recently recognized for their reading achievement in the Mark Twain Reading Challenge. To read full story PLEASE buy the May 20 edition of the Raymore Journal.

The School Board has approved a name for the new district facility at M-58 Highway and Foxridge Drive. It will now be called the Ray-Pec LEAD Center. LEAD stands for Learning, Experiences, And Discovery. To read full story PLEASE buy the May 20 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Anyone taking a stroll through Hawk Ridge Park might notice what appears to be a tangled mess of twisted metal. Upon closer inspection, one will find beauty in the new art installation next to the amphitheater…and a few “Easter eggs.” To read full story PLEASE buy the May 20 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Sheriff Jeff Weber announced Wednesday at the Sheriff’s Office Quarterly Awards that K9 Champ has retired. Sheriff Weber recognized K9 Champ for his 7 ½ years (50 dog years) of service to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and surrounding area. K9 Champ was awarded the Purple Heart in 2017 for injuries he received when a suspect stabbed him. “The K9 teams at our office work extremely hard to protect the community everyday. K9 Champ not only served our county, but also assisted the surrounding communities. During his time he located numerous fugitives, drugs, and evidence,” said Sheriff Jeff Weber. This...

Residents may have noticed the multifamily development off of Foxridge and 58 Highway. If one Indiana-based real estate gets its way, another multifamily development may be coming to Raymore. To read full story PLEASE buy the May 13 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Ashley Tegenkamp will be the new principal at Creekmoor Elementary School, effective in July. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the hiring at its April 29 meeting. To read full story PLEASE buy the May 6 edition of the Raymore Journal.

The Ray-Pec High School spring musical “Once Upon a Mattress” opens this week! Due to the pandemic, in-person seating in the theatre is extremely limited, and reservations are being prioritized for parents of the cast and crew members. To read full story PLEASE buy the May 6 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Cristin Blunt will be the assistant principal at Ray-Pec East Middle School, effective in July. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the hiring at its April 29 meeting. To read full story PLEASE buy the May 6 edition of the Raymore Journal.

The Raymore-Peculiar High School baseball team is hitting on all cylinders as the 2021 baseball season heads down the home stretch. To read full story PLEASE buy the May 6 edition of the Raymore Journal.