Ray-Pec schools receive large chunk of county’s May tax disbursements By Raymore Journal staff Last month, Cass County Collector of Revenue Chris Molendorp distributed more than $800,000 in property tax funds, including more than $140,000 to schools in Raymore and Peculiar. According to the latest numbers from Molendorp, Cass County public schools received nearly $490,000 in property tax disbursements in May. That accounts for more than 60% of all tax dollars distributed. Ray-Pec R-2 – $140,851.30 Belton #124 – $113,560.22 Harrisonville R-9 – $72,085.48 Pleasant Hill R-3 – $47,003.95 Sherwood...

Belton-based Retail Therapy is donating these jerseys to replace the AR-15 rifle hosted by the Belton Police Athletic Association. Belton Police Athletic Association cancels rifle raffle By Raymore Journal staff The Belton Police Athletic Association will no longer be raffling an AR-15 in the wake of several high-profile mass shootings across the nation in recent weeks. The Belton Police Department has confirmed that the Belton Police Athletic Association has cancelled one of its fundraising efforts D.A.R.E. programs in Belton schools. For about three decades, the Belton Police Athletic Association...

Various home concepts for the proposed Allera subdivision east of Outer Road, south of Johnston Drive, west of Dean Ave. and north of Lucy Webb Road. These drawings were submitted to the Raymore City Council on April 11, 2022. Projects across Raymore: Allera subdivision’s new ‘live/work’ concept By Raymore Journal staff In a series of stories, The Raymore Journal will provide residents with a detailed overview of community development projects. This second installment of the series will focus on one specific project: the Allera subdivision and its novel live/work concept. A proposed 170-lot...

Want any of these adorable dogs? Contact the Raymore Animal Shelter at 816-892-3053. Animal shelter fur babies need permanent home By Raymore Journal staff The Raymore Animal Shelter is seeking permanent homes for several dogs that are currently in foster homes. The shelter is currently offering $25 dog adoptions. All adoptions include spay/neuter services, vaccinations, microchipping and other routine services. Shelters, rescues and foster homes across the Kansas City area and the nation are full and struggling with finding permanent homes for animals and Raymore is no exception. Dogs...