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Ray-Pec baseball’s season ends, Pleasant Hill soccer kicks on

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Raymore-Peculiar’s Carter DeGondea jumps up against the outfield fence during action in the 2022 regular season for the Panther baseball team. DeGondea and his Panther teammates saw their season end last week at the Class 6 state tournament after falling in extra innings against Liberty North in the opening round of the tournament. (Trissi Hardin/Raymore Journal) Ray-Pec baseball’s season ends, Pleasant Hill soccer kicks on By CHRISTIAN D ORR When the 2022 spring high school sports season began there were numerous athletes and teams across Cass County looking to fulfill successful...

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Projects across Raymore: Pending developments

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The proposed product for the Sendera community will consist of elevations that maintain a natural aesthetic by incorporating a combination of masonry, stucco, metal, glass, premium vinyl, and natural and painted wood. Existing elevations following a Tuscan, Mediterranean, or Heavy Timber make-up will be mixed with a new concept to compliment the community’s high-end modern desert theme. Clayton Properties Group wants to build more than 400 single-family homes south of W. Hubach Hill Road and east of Brook Parkway. (Source: City of Raymore building elevations document) Projects across Raymore:...

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Twisted Tango Frozen Yogurt

Twisted Tango Frozen Yogurt celebrates grand opening in Belton

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Twisted Tango Frozen Yogurt is now open at 211 Cedar Street in the Belton Crossing Shopping Center. (Courtesy Photo) Twisted Tango Frozen Yogurt celebrates grand opening in Belton By Raymore Journal staff Twisted Tango Frozen Yogurt recently celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting. The self-serve frozen yogurt business invested $150,000 in the tenant finish of its new location at 211 Cedar Street in the Belton Crossing Shopping Center off 163rd Street. “Twisted Tango is a great addition to the Belton Crossing Shopping Center,” says Belton Mayor Norman Larkey, Sr. “They opened their...

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closure of state Route 58 at Ward Road

Roundabout construction will CLOSE MO Route 58 at Ward Rd. beginning June 1

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Roundabout construction will CLOSE MO Route 58 at Ward Rd. beginning June 1 By Raymore Journal staff Missouri Department of Transportation crews will begin construction of a roundabout along state Route 58 at Ward Road beginning June 1 until approximately August. This work will require the total closure of state Route 58 at Ward Road and traffic will need to follow the signed detour or seek an alternate route. All work is weather permitting. Eastbound state Route 58 traffic will be detoured north on Interstate 49 to eastbound state Route 150, to southbound state Route 291. Westbound state...

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Legacy award

South Middle School student Andrew Dawson receives this year’s Legacy Award

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Raymore-Peculiar South Middle School band teacher Dillion Jarret with Andrew Dawson, this year’s recipient of the Legacy Award. (Courtesy Photo) South Middle School student Andrew Dawson receives this year’s Legacy Award By Raymore Journal staff Andrew Dawson of Raymore-Peculiar South Middle School is the latest recipient of the Legacy Award, which honors outstanding musicians and students. The Legacy Award is given to one 8th grade band member each year who has shown all the qualities of an outstanding musician, an outstanding student, and an overall outstanding person. It is awarded to...

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Jiggy Pig

Raymore BBQ joint nominated for Best Burnt Ends in Kansas City

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The Jiggy Pig is in the running for Kansas City’s Best Burnt Ends and Best Food Truck. The Raymore barbecue food truck’s Politician is full of bologna and smoke. Add coleslaw on top and make it a `”Dirty” Politician. (Courtesy Photo) Raymore BBQ joint nominated for Best Burnt Ends in Kansas City By Raymore Journal staff The Jiggy Pig has been nominated for Best Burnt Ends and Best Food Truck in Kansas City magazine’s Best of KC poll. Raymore residents should be familiar with The Jiggy Pig. Although it is a food truck, the barbecue joint serves primarily Raymore and...

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Raymore Commerce Center South

Raymore Commerce Center South back to the drawing board

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May 23 City Council meeting recap Raymore Commerce Center South? ‘Not in my backyard’ say nearby residents By Raymore Journal staff The city council meeting ran a little long on Monday, May 23, after several residents expressed concerns over a proposed rezoning request for a commercial development south of 195th Street and east of Interstate 49. Raymore Commerce Center South back to the drawing board Perhaps the most contested rezoning proposal so far this year, Bill 3725 would reclassify the zoning of 262 acres located south of 195th Street “Business Park District”...

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Captain Jim Wilson named Raymore’s next police chief

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Captain Jim Wilson named Raymore’s next police chief By Raymore Journal staff Raymore Police Department’s Capt. Jim Wilson will replace Chief Jan Zimmerman as the city’s top cop after she retires in August. The city made the announcement on Wednesday, May 18, after a lengthy search. According to the city, Wilson has nearly three decades of service with the Raymore Police Department and currently serves as Operations Division Commander. His professional history within the department includes patrol, investigations and all facets of administrative duties. “I believe deeply in teamwork and customer...

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Peculiar’s Summer Tailgate honors first responders

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Peculiar’s Summer Tailgate honors first responders By Raymore Journal staff Cass County residents gathered in downtown Peculiar on Saturday, May 14, for the all-day Tailgate Festival to honor area first responders. Hosted by the Peculiar Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by RE/Max Signature, festivities began as early as 7:30 a.m. with the 5K Fun Run. The 5k began in downtown Peculiar, accessing the Highland trail to Shari Dr., onto grass in the Shari Park and then onto the scenic wooded run through eventually Dunsworth park before looping back to the starting point in time to catch the start...

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