Nick and Jason take some time to catch up with Lee's Summit R-7 Superintendent Dr. David Buck. In addition to a conversation about the recent decision on learning modes, they talk about some current construction and development projects and some new educational programming beginning next fall.

Your Monday NewsLink for the week of January 18, 2021. Each week, we take a few minutes to give you the news, happenings and events around Lee’s Summit. This week’s headlines come from the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District, City of Lee’s Summit, Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council and the University of Central Missouri-Lee’s Summit.

Man, the holiday break was just too long and Nick & Jason are ready to get back to conversations about our community and with people doing good work around town. In their first episode of the new year, Jason and Nick throw out an idea for the next holiday season before opening the window for looksy at City Council and the Lee's Summit R-7 Board of Education.

Your Monday NewsLink for the week of January 11, 2021. Each week, we take a few minutes to give you the news, happenings and events around Lee’s Summit. This week’s headlines come from the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District, Truman Heartland Community Foundation, Summit Christian Academy and the City of Lee’s Summit City Council.

The big man himself joined hosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury for a live stream conversation on Thursday, Dec. 17. During the event, Santa read some of his favorite holiday stories and took questions from those watching the stream.

In previous years, Link 2 Lee's Summit and the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast has partnered with Budget Blinds of Lee's Summit to host Story Time with Santa as an in-person event. As with most other events, the COVID-19 pandemic forced a transition to virtual. During the event, online donations were accepted in support of Lee's Summit Social Services.

Nick and Jason get their judgement on with a local holiday lights contest, take a look at a couple of news items from both City Hall and the Lee's Summit R-7 School District and then take a look back at the news and conversations of 2020. Surprisingly, it wasn't all COVID all the time.

Your Monday NewsLink for the week of December 14, 2020. The Lee's Summit R-7 School District has delivered more than 1 million meals this year; a new playground opens at Lowenstein Park; the Summit Christian Academy debate team cracks the 100 list; LSR7 awards its Learning for Life award; and Santa is coming!

Local insurance agent Chad Juarez joins host Nick Parker for a conversation about his approach to business and a mission to blur the line between his personal and professional lives. And he sends Wings for Water's Chris Turney a message from the people — his wings reign supreme.

With construction winding down just as the pandemic hit, Chad Dumas and his ReeceNichols team had little fanfare when it moved into its new office building in downtown Lee's Summit. Chad joins hosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury to talk about the new office and their efforts to support others during the pandemic by opening tabs at local restaurants for teachers, first responders, medical professionals and more.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to Tuesday night's City Council meeting. During the meeting, the first reading of an ordinance concerning the City's Public Service Agreements was tabled until further notice.

Your Monday NewsLink for the week of December 7, 2020. One local business owner receives a unique grant; LSR7 has COVID-19 antigen tests available for students & staff; filing period for LSR7 Board of Education opens December 22; UCM hosting adult education open houses; and Santa Claus plans special live stream for area families.