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🌱 Will Lee’s Summit back tax breaks for a new $43M senior complex?
Lees Summit, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Lee's Summit! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Lee’s Summit back tax breaks for a new $43M senior complex?
- How did Lee’s Summit hospitals rank for patient safety this spring?
- How Lee’s Summit’s House speaker handled Missouri’s fiery ‘No Foreign Laws’ debate
Also on today's calendar: 5/18- Lee's Summit, MO- A Derby Soiree and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A few strong p.m. t-storms, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: Warm with some sun, temps: high: 88, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Windy; a severe p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Developer pitches tax incentives for large senior living complex in Lee's Summit (kansascity.com) — A $43 million senior living complex is being proposed in Lee’s Summit near Lake Jacomo, and the developer is asking the city for about $3 million in tax incentives to make it viable. City Council members heard an informational presentation, voiced both support and concern over incentives, and would still need to formally approve any tax break package before construction could begin. 
2. Where are the Kansas City area's safest hospitals? See the latest ratings (kansascity.com) — Two Lee’s Summit hospitals, Saint Luke’s East and Lee’s Summit Medical Center, earned strong safety marks in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, with Saint Luke’s East receiving an A and Lee’s Summit Medical Center a B. The report compares hospitals across the Kansas City area on infections, surgery problems, safety practices, and staffing, helping residents gauge where to seek care.
3. Legislators clash over 'No Foreign Laws Act' (waynecojournalbanner.com) — Lee’s Summit’s own House Speaker Jon Patterson played a key role in managing heated debate over Missouri’s proposed “No Foreign Laws Act,” which prioritizes the state constitution over international bodies like the WHO and UN. Lawmakers clashed over COVID-19, public health guidance, and fears of targeting Muslim communities before the bill passed 99-45 and headed to the governor’s desk.
4. MSU football working to flip SEC commit, offers 3-star LB (usatoday.com) — A Lee’s Summit, Missouri linebacker, Caleb Green, has drawn new attention after Michigan State offered him a scholarship despite his recent commitment to Missouri. The three-star 2027 prospect is now being courted to visit East Lansing, putting his still-fresh pledge to the Tigers under added pressure.
📸 Around Lee's Summit
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Sonic Emersion Gong Experience →
Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness - Lee's Summit, 940 NW Pryor Rd, Lee's Summit
2:00 pm
Sunday May 17
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Other local events
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Robotics - de Castro's room
Underwood Elementary School, 1125 N.E. Colbern Road, Lee's Summit
8:15 am -
Mourning Math Group
Underwood Elementary School, 1125 N.E. Colbern Road, Lee's Summit
8:15 am -
5/18- Lee's Summit, MO- A Derby Soiree →
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 540 NW Chipman Rd, Lee's Summit
7:00 pm -
Mourning Math Group
Underwood Elementary School, 1125 N.E. Colbern Road, Lee's Summit
8:15 am -
Lee's Summit West Graduation Ceremony
Cable Dahmer Arena
7:00 pm -
5/19- Lee's Summit, MO- A Derby Soiree →
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 540 NW Chipman Rd, Lee's Summit
7:00 pm -
Lee's Summit High School Graduation Ceremony
Cable Dahmer Arena
7:00 pm
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
📣 Lee's Summit Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Houseplant Diagnosis Class #1 →
Paula's Petals Greenhouse & Floral, Second entrance off the main road, 33607 E 199th St, Pleasant Hill
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Mindfulness & Mimosas →
Hawk Ridge Park
9:30 am -
Bishop Brigade Chess Club for All Ages →
Cass County Public Library Northern Resource Center, 1741 E North Ave, Belton
1:00 pm -
Springtime Riverside-Paint Party →
Pinot's Palette, 483 NE Coronado Dr, Blue Springs
3:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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