Nick and Jason take a look back at some of the stories, issues and conversations from 2019.

On this Christmas Day, the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast offers no analysis or insight. Instead, we give you the poetry of Lee's Summit's own pastor emeritus, Hubert Neth. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Your Monday NewsLink for the week of December 23, 2019.

The reverends Hubert Neth and Hans Koschmann requested a return to the studio for an extended conversation about faith and the Christmas season. This time, they wanted to make note of the fact the holidays can hard for some, and that's OK.

This week, we announce the winners of the White Ridge Farm Neighborhood holiday lights contest (thanks for inviting us to be all judgy) and take a look at who filed to run in the next City of Lee's Summit municipal election. But really, it's all about the Christmas lights. We like shiny, happy things.

Your Monday NewsLink for the week of Monday, Dec. 16, 2019.

Matt Sanning, drops by the studio for a short conversation with host Nick Parker about the Lee's Summit Rotary club and community service.

The holiday season is officially here and Nick's trying to drag Jason along with him — Christmas caroling oughtta do the trick... Oh, and the duo checks in on the downtown apartments project and chance for you to get up to date on the LS R-7 School District's discussions on a possible bond issue in 2020.

Your Monday NewsLink for the week of December 9, 2019.

Nick is joined in studio by local ministers Hans Kochmann and Hubert Neth for a candid conversation on faith and the Christmas season.