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State Historical Society of Missouri Releases Free Online Genealogy Series

Written on July 27, 2022. Posted in Local News, Uncategorized. No Comments on State Historical Society of Missouri Releases Free Online Genealogy Series

State Historical Society of Missouri Releases Free Online Genealogy Series By Raymore Journal staff The State Historical Society of Missouri has released a series of 12 workshop videos aimed at teaching basic genealogy techniques. Hosted by Bill Eddleman, a professional genealogist and associate director of the SHSMO Cape Girardeau Research Center, each episode explores a different resource used to locate ancestor information and trace family history. Earlier this year, the U.S. National Archives released the latest census records allowed by law–those from 1950. Census records are an important...

Evergy Missouri Metro provides electric service

Public Service Commission approves change in Evergy Missouri Metro Demand Side Programs Investment Mechanism charge

Written on July 27, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Public Service Commission approves change in Evergy Missouri Metro Demand Side Programs Investment Mechanism charge

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

Written on July 27, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Raymore city council approves three bills, including Recreation Activity Center expansion

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...

Children’s sex ed book stirs controversy at Cass County libraries

Written on July 27, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Children’s sex ed book stirs controversy at Cass County libraries

Children’s sex ed book stirs controversy at Cass County libraries By Raymore Journal staff Should certain books be banned from the Cass County public libraries? That was the topic of discussion during the latest Cass County Library Board meeting. During the July 20 Cass County Public Library Board meeting, several people showed up to express their disapproval of certain books on the shelves. Specifically, there is at least one book about sex education written for preadolescents, children between 10 and 14, that some people deem inappropriate. However, Dan Brower, director of the Cass County...

Governor Parson Announces 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to go Live in Missouri July 16

Written on July 27, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Governor Parson Announces 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to go Live in Missouri July 16

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

Written on July 21, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on The Raymore Journal endorses Question P

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...

Skyline Disc Golf open for business

Written on July 21, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Skyline Disc Golf open for business

(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...

Laurie Bassett Edmonds (publisher) and Allen Edmonds (editor)

North Cass Herald celebrates 10 years serving Cass County residents

Written on July 21, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on North Cass Herald celebrates 10 years serving Cass County residents

Laurie Bassett Edmonds (publisher) and Allen Edmonds (editor) founded the North Cass Herald in 2012. (Tyson Fisher / Raymore Journal) North Cass Herald celebrates 10 years serving Cass County residents By Raymore Journal staff The Raymore Journal congratulates the North Cass Herald for supplying news and information to Cass County residents for a decade. Ten years ago, husband and wife team Laurie Bassett Edmonds (publisher) and Allen Edmonds (editor) founded the North Cass Herald. Since then, residents in Belton, Peculiar and Raymore have been more informed on a variety of topics ranging...

City leaders consider city code amendments

Written on July 21, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on City leaders consider city code amendments

City leaders consider city code amendments By Raymore Journal staff Changes range from neighborhood vehicles to Airbnb services to animal control enforcement to beekeeping During Monday’s city council work session, council members and city leaders discussed potential changes to the city code, including definitions of certain vehicles. The Planning and Zoning Commission may consider some of the following suggested amendments in the coming weeks: • Section 280.020 accidentally lists noise ordinance hours from 10 p.m. to 7 p.m. The code should read from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. • Section 300.020 will...