Kasey Poindexter (left), Ron Inman (left), and Elizabeth Nachtigall (right) of the Cass County Library’s Northern Resource Center accept a donation from Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club President Brian Mills. (Tyson Fisher/Raymore Journal) Optimist Club donates to library’s Summer Reading Program By Raymore Journal staff The Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club met May 3rd at IHOP. Guests were Kasey Poindexter, Ron Inman, and Elizabeth Nachtigall from the Cass County Library Northern Resource Center in Belton. Guests provided details about what’s going on at our local library and what’s coming up. Starting...

Raymore police chief named Missouri top cop By Raymore Journal staff Raymore Police Chief Jan Zimmerman was presented with the 2021 Donald “Red” Loehr Outstanding Police Chief award by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA) at the annual conference on May 3.  “The award was a recognition of Chief Zimmerman’s unfailing and faithful service to the City of Raymore, our citizens, the officers and civilians under her command and mentorship, this region and the state,” City Manager Jim Feuerborn said.  According to Feuerborn, Zimmerman is the first woman to be named MPCA’s Outstanding Police...

sweet-spawt-1 sweet-spawt-2 sweet-spawt-3 sweet-spawt-4 Local pet bakery supports local animal shelter By Raymore Journal staff Supporting a local small business and the local animal shelter while buying gourmet treats for your four-legged friend is a win-win-win-win situation. During Mother’s Day weekend, The Sweet Spawt set up a pop-up location in the Wildwood Boutique parking lot located at state Highway 58 and Pine Street. A portion of the sales were donated to the Raymore Animal Shelter. Jamie Hasenyager, owner of The Sweet Spawt, knows a thing...

Cass County Public Library Rod Inman began his role as Northern Resource Center branch manager this January. He dove in headfirst with an injection of funding, affording him a full staff to launch new programs. (Tyson Fisher/Raymore Journal) This reading area is already modernized with outlets and USB ports on the seats to charge devices. Proposition L will bring this area of the library further into the present day and closer to the entrance for residents with mobility issues. (Tyson Fisher/Raymore Journal) The children’s area at the Northern Resource...

The Missouri FFA Association recognized Noah Riley of the Pleasant Hill FFA Chapter as the Area 7 Star Farmer at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention. Front from left: April Riley, Noah Riley, Rim Riley. Back from left: Advisor AJ Wingard and Advisor Tyler Burgin. (Courtesy Photo) Noah Riley of Pleasant Hill named FFA Area 7 Star Farmer By Raymore Journal staff The Missouri FFA Association recognized Noah Riley of the Pleasant Hill FFA Chapter as the Area 7 Star Farmer at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention. His parents are Tim and April Riley of Pleasant Hill. His advisors are AJ Wingard and Tyler...

The Missouri FFA Association recognized George Frees of the Cass Career Center FFA Chapter as State Star in Agriscience at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention. (Courtesy Photo) George Frees of Cass Career Center named State Star in Agriscience By Raymore Journal staff The Missouri FFA Association recognized George Frees of the Cass Career Center FFA Chapter as State Star in Agriscience at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention. His parents are Dr. Karl Frees and Laura Frees of Harrisonville. His advisors are Jason Dieckhoff and Marshall Streit. The State Star in Agriscience is selected based upon outstanding...