Chief Jan Zimmerman receives inaugural Top Cop award By Raymore Journal staff The Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club recently recognized Chief Jan Zimmerman as its Top Cop. On July 26, Chief Zimmerman received the Optimist Club’s first Top Cop award. The award recognizes excellence in law enforcement in the Cass County area. “One of the purposes of our organization is to teach and show respect for the law,” Brian Mills, Ray-Pec Optimist Club President, said. “We honor our law enforcement community. We respect them. We’re here to support them.” Zimmerman started her law enforcement career...

2022 State of the City By Raymore Journal staff Mayor Kristofer P. Turnbow Change is never simple. Even change for the good – like progress – can create uncertainty and even fear that can divide an entire community if not handled properly or with the kind of leadership that we have come to expect from our elected body. In the past couple of years, our City, our region and even our nation has experienced an incredible amount of change that will be simply considered normal to future generations. Not only have we had to sustain services in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, but continue...

Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across its eight-state region now offer test-to-treat COVID-19 By Raymore Journal staff Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across its eight-state region now offer test-to-treat COVID-19 services using the COVID-19 antiviral, PAXLOVID, to help treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 in certain patients who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. Earlier this month, the FDA authorized state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe PAXLOVID to eligible patients ages 12+, with certain limitations. In order to be prescribed PAXLOVID,...

Public Service Commission approves change in Evergy Missouri Metro Demand Side Programs Investment Mechanism charge By Raymore Journal staff The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Evergy Metro, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri Metro to adjust the Demand Side Programs Investment Mechanism (DSIM) charge on customer bills. The DSIM charge, which appears as a separate line- item on customer bills, allows Evergy Missouri Metro to recover demand-side management program costs and incentives under the Missouri Energy Efficiency Investment Act (MEEIA). A residential customer...

Raymore city council approves three bills, including Recreation Activity Center expansion By Raymore Journal staff The city council approved of three bills on the first reading by unanimous vote. Bill 3732:The 2020 No Tax Increase Bond Issue called for phase two of the Raymore Activity Center located in Recreation Park. The project involves an expansion of the gymnasium/activity space which includes a full court gymnasium with volleyball courts and multipurpose rooms for programs, classes and rentals. In addition, the expansion will address storage space, include additional restroom facilities...

Governor Parson Announces 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to go Live in Missouri July 16 By Raymore Journal staff Beginning Saturday the new three digit number will serve individuals in mental health crisis The newly designated 9-8-8, three-digit number, will route individuals to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where compassionate, accessible care and support are available 24/7 for anyone experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis. The 988 line is confidential and free for all. The Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255, will continue to function. After July...

The Raymore Journal endorses Question P By Raymore Journal staff The Raymore Journal is endorsing Question P on the Aug. 2 ballot. What is Question P, and why should you vote for it? Question P is a local use tax. Before passing judgment on the word “tax,” residents should understand what it means to local, small businesses and the quality and safety of the City of Raymore. What is Question P? Question P asks residents to approve of a 2.5% local use tax that is not already being collected. That last part is key as it indicates that residents will not be doubled tax. Each time you buy a product...

(left to right) Jon and Alan Jones, Skyline Disc Golf owners. Skyline Disc Golf, located at Remington Plaza, offers discs from a variety of manufacturers. (Tyson Fisher / Raymore Journal) Skyline Disc Golf open for business By Raymore Journal staff Raymore has a new retail business: Skyline Disc Golf. Located at 412 Remington Plaza Court, Skyline Disc Golf offers a variety of discs from several manufacturers. The store is owned by Alan Jones, Jon Jones, Josh Jones and Jake Matney. Alan Jones is also a certified public accountant doing business in Raymore at the same location. According to...