Proposition S is the $72 million no-tax-rate-increase bond issue that Ray-Pec voters will consider on the April 6 ballot. If approved by voters in April, Proposition S includes a new, larger performing arts center. The PAC may be constructed as an addition to the current Ray-Pec High School. The current Ray-Pec High School theatre was constructed in 1992 with a seating capacity of 422. Over the past few years, during development of the long-range facility plan, patrons, staff, and students have expressed support for a new PAC. A modern performing arts center with a seating capacity over...

Proposition S is the $72 million no-tax-rate-increase bond issue that Ray-Pec voters will consider on the April 6 ballot. To read full story PLEASE buy the Feb. 18 edition of the Raymore Journal.

While many high school sporting activites were still competed safely last week in Cass County, Mother Nature made her presence, once again, known around the middle of the United States and high school sports were not safe from Mother Nature’s cold fury as she caused a few sporting events to be postponed this past week. To read full story PLEASE buy the Feb. 18 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Do you ever wonder if the city of Belton actively pursues funding grants to extend current services or add new ones to benefit our citizens? The answer is, yes, and the city has done so successfully, too. There are a number of sources that address all kinds of programs – everything from city infrastructure / road improvements, emergency management, transportation for seniors and those with disabilities, to our victims advocate unit in the police department. The following are a few of the grants the city has recently applied for and received in order to capitalize and further city...

It was another short yet efficient meeting for the Raymore city council on Feb. 8. In addition to maintenance contracts introduced, the city also recognized Feb. 8 as Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Day. To read full story PLEASE buy the Feb. 18 edition of the Raymore Journal.

COLUMBIA, MO – This spring, the Shelter Insurance Foundation will award a $2,000 scholarship to a graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School. Shelter Agent Brian Niemeyer sponsors and partially funds this scholarship. To read full story PLEASE buy the Feb. 11 edition of the Raymore Journal.

The 2020-21 high school sports season is quickly heading down the home stretch of the regular season with some sports, swimming and diving, already hosting conference meets. To read full story PLEASE buy the Feb. 11 edition of the Raymore Journal.

CharacterPlus®, the longest-running character education initiative in the country, is proud to announce that Belton Middle School has been named one of 11 2021 Missouri Schools of Character. To read full story PLEASE buy the Feb. 11 edition of the Raymore Journal.

As vaccines for COVID-19 remains a top priority for federal, state and local governments, the Cass County Health Department has recently updated information regarding vaccinations for county residents. To read full story PLEASE buy the Feb. 11 edition of the Raymore Journal.