During last week’s city council work session, a brand new police station was the main topic. However, city officials may have an unforeseen hurdle to cross after voters struck down the local use sales tax. To read full story PLEASE buy the April 15 edition of the Raymore Journal.

As the weather continues to turn towards spring time, the Cass County high schools teams continue to swing into full participation in the 2021 spring season. To read the full story PLEASE buy the April 8 edition of the Raymore Journal.

The Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club met March 30th at the Belton VFW in a joint meeting to recognize those who served in Vietnam. The occasion was National Vietnam War Veterans Day. March 29th is the official day to commemorate the service and sacrifices made by the nearly 3 million service members who served in Vietnam. President Barack Obama signed a presidential proclamation in 2012 designating the annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans. Those Vietnam Veterans in attendance were recognized as from Grandview, Raymore and Belton. All enjoyed a pot-luck dinner and several gifts raffled to...

BELTON, MO – The Belton City Council approved the proposed Chapter 353 Old Town Belton Redevelopment Plan at its March 30 meeting. The program’s intent is to stimulate revitalization within the 111-acre district using this funding mechanism that gives property owners real property tax abatement in exchange for significant improvements to their structures. To read the full edition of the story PLEASE buy the April 8 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Emergency Management Director Ryan Murdock participated in the Missouri National Guard Vaccination Clinic at Ray- Pec High School. To read full story PLEASE buy the April 8 edition of the Raymore Journal.

On Tuesday, April 6, Raymore residents hit the ballot box for the general municipal election. In addition to several open seats, voters said “Yes” to Proposition S, but “No” to the local use sales tax and Metropolitan Community College question. To read full story PLEASE buy the April 8 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Recently, RPSINGS members who were selected for the West Central All-District Choir auditioned for the Missouri All-State Choir. For the 30+ schools in the West Central District who had students selected for the All-District Choir, there are only 24 spots in the All-State Choir. This includes 4 for each voice part and 2 alternates. This is the highest honor a singer can receive in the state of Missouri. To read full story PLEASE buy the April 1 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Raymore-Peculiar High School hosted its 2021 track invitational where numerous area teams competed in track and field. Here Mikayla Ernst finishes her leg in a relay race.

The move to social distancing caused many changes for students, but the changes also brought about new opportunities to shine on an international stage. To read full story PLEASE buy the April 1 edition of the Raymore Journal.