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Blood Drive | July 10

Family Fun Night | July 10

Jamaican Jam | July 14

Downtown Sidewalk Sale | July 15

Dive in Movies | July 24

Fourth Friday's Art Walk | July 28

Music in the Park | July 28

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Big News for Pro Deo Youth Center and the City

The City of Lee’s Summit was recently awarded a $685,000 Community Revitalization grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development to assist the nonprofit Pro Deo Youth Center in the development of a new teen center to expand behavioral health counseling services.

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Lee's Summit Recognized by Fortune and Livability

Fortune Ranking | Lee's Summit is one of the best places to live for families! Fortune released its 50 Best Places to Live for Families after evaluating nearly 1,900 cities, towns, suburbs, exurbs, villages and townships! Lee's Summit ranked #14 out of 50 cities chosen across the U.S.

Livability Ranking | Lee's Summit made the Livability 2023 Top 100 Places to Live! After factoring in weather, things to do and the economy, Lee's Summit was found to be a charming and family-friendly environment with a small-town feel and big city amenities.

New Sculpture Walk Addition

Meet the newest sculpture Bench, Please! by Cape Girardeau artist Ben Pierce.

This special addition to the Sculpture Walk was made possible through a partnership with Art School KC and Fossil Forge. Be sure to check it out in front of the Art School KC and take a seat!

Downtown Sculpture Walk

Economic Development Workshop

July 18 | 5 p.m.

Missouri Innovation Campus

1101 Innovation Parkway, Lee's Summit, Mo

City Council will hold a workshop with the economic development community, community partners and City staff focused on creating a roadmap for the future of economic development for the City of Lee’s Summit. The workshop will be facilitated by Thomas P. Miller and Associates (TPMA), a national consulting firm that specializes in economic development, workforce development and community impact. Central themes and session outcomes will be captured by TPMA during the workshop and used in the development of a full Strategic Action Report that will be presented to City Council in September.

To participate in the workshop, register by July 14 at Julie.pryor@cityofls.net or 816.969.1010. Additional seating will be available for those who only wish to observe the workshop.

Fourth Fridays in Downtown Lee's Summit

July 28

Art Walk | 5 - 8 p.m.

Take a fun and inspiring stroll in the heart of our beautiful city while enjoying the work of local artists, live music and theatre performances. Visit with the makers and celebrate the arts!

Music in the Park | 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy free summer concerts in Howard Station Park. Main Street Mojo will be the featured act on July 28. Attendees can bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

The Scoop on Fourth Fridays

Development Minute

Check out the new Development Minute and get the 411 on what's new in Lee's Summit. It's worth a watch!

This Development Minute Includes:

Fire Stations No. 4 & No. 5
Village at New Longview
International Tap House
Westlake Ace Hardware

Browning Street Extension Complete

Public Works announced the completion of construction on the $4.4 million Browning Street Extension, a project identified in the City of Lee’s Summit’s Thoroughfare Master Plan and recommended by the License Tax Committee. The project extends Browning Street to Hamblen Road as a two-lane roadway with sidewalks, an enclosed storm drainage system, a water line and sanitary sewer extensions. It completes a roadway network gap and improves access to the area between Hamblen Road and the Union Pacific Railroad, south of 50 Highway and north of Bailey Road.

The new roadway not only improves access to existing industrial and commercial development and promotes redevelopment but it will provide access management along Hamblen Road at Oldham Parkway in support of future improvements at the M-291 North and 50 Highway Interchange.

The Browning Street Extension project was funded by the License (Excise) Tax and the Sewer and Water Construction Funds.

2023 Water Quality Report

Lee's Summit Water Utilities is pleased to deliver the 2023 Water Quality Report. This report is a summary of the quality of the water and contains the most recent water supply test results as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996.

2023 Water Quality Report

Blood Drive

Monday, July 10 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Gamber Community Center

The City of Lee's Summit and Community Blood Center are hosting a blood drive at the Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Avenue, on July 10. Donate and receive a Royals ticket!

Jamaican Jam

Friday, July 28 | 7 p.m.

Legacy Park Amphitheater

Experience the music of the islands with Kansas City bands Jah Lion and AZ-One. Jah Lion will perform roots and conscious covers while AZ-One will fill the air with uplifting and inspirational music. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Beat The Heat

Summer is here and so is the heat! If you need a place to cool down, Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation Community Centers and Mid-Continent Libraries serve as public cooling centers during regular business hours. United Way 2-1-1 can also assist.

New Merch!

Grab some shade with one of our new hat designs! Rock the American Flag or the Hartley Heart and support Lee's Summit. LS Marketplace items can be purchased in the lobby of City Hall Monday - Friday during regular business hours.

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AV Production Specialist (Part-Time, Evenings)

The Creative Services Division is seeking an AV production specialist to join the production team responsible for producing livestream and audiovisual aspects of city meetings. The ideal candidate will have a background in using and supporting audiovisual technology and an eye for high production quality.

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Metered Services Supervisor
Management Analyst
Maintenance & Asset Management Supervisor

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