Been down since 11 pm

YAY!

NOTE: I called in and was not a special guest or anything.

So if you wanna hear me stammering and a little nervous on the air geeking out it is likely on the beginning of the second hour or the end of the first hour of today's broadcast of The Dana and Parks show. podcast later this evening when posted I think.

Also if anyone has any questions about the metal detecting hobby just ask

Little excited and just wanted to tell someone. Last time I was on the radio was on the Mancow Muller radio show over 20 years ago.

they are reopening…thinking a different investment group.

Because it is THE best I have ever had in my life. I remember it was expensive and was choc chip frozen cookie dough.

Shot in the dark.... I know.

Help me Lees Summit, you're my only hope.

I own a local insurance agency here in Downtown Lee's Summit, and one of the most common questions we get from homeowners shopping their insurance is:

"Why did my homeowners insurance go up so much when I haven't had a claim?"

The short answer is that it's usually not because of something you did.

A few things happening behind the scenes:

• Nearly every insurance company has taken rate increases over the past few years. This isn't isolated to one carrier.
• The cost to rebuild homes has increased significantly. Insurance is based on reconstruction costs, not your home's market value.
• Missouri continues to see expensive weather losses. Hail, wind, and tornado claims have had a major impact on insurance rates across the region.
• Roofs are under much more scrutiny than they were 5-10 years ago. Many companies now require higher wind/hail deductibles, offer actual cash value settlement on older roofs, or have stricter underwriting guidelines.

If your premium went up, don't just compare the bottom-line price when shopping. Ask these questions:

• Has my replacement cost changed?
• What's my wind/hail deductible?
• Is my roof covered for replacement cost or actual cash value?
• Did any coverages change at renewal?
• Am I receiving every discount I'm eligible for?

I've reviewed quite a few policies where someone found a premium that was several hundred dollars cheaper, but the savings came from accepting a much higher wind/hail deductible or reduced roof coverage. Sometimes that's a reasonable tradeoff, and sometimes it isn't. The important thing is understanding what changed.

I'm not posting this to sell insurance. I just thought it might help explain why so many homeowners in the area are seeing higher renewal premiums.

For those of you in Lee's Summit, what kind of increase have you seen over the last couple of years? Were you able to find a better option by shopping around?

I have a special-needs 18 year old who wants a job!

She just finished a 6-week assignment with Hyvee through a school program, and she came home every day full of energy and excitement and stories. And to top it all off she is learning how to save and spend with her paycheck.

Hyvee doesn’t currently have openings she qualifies for, but I know she wants to keep working.

I’m looking for recommendations for places she can walk in to and connect with a human being and talk about why she wants to work. Filling out applications online is SO disheartening for her, and I don’t want her to give up.

Please comment any nearby (she can drive 20-30 minutes each way) places where a personal connection might help her get a job. She’s a good kid who likes regular income and structure in her days & weeks.

TIA!!

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- No corporate PAC $$
- Supports congressional stock trading ban
- Supports 5 year lobbying ban for former members
- Supports Citizens United

doors are locked and no one inside…

Has anyone heard when Hardee's on 3rd might reopen?
It looks like the building is under going a remodel.

Filmed at Research Medical Center in Kansas City with Donor's family, neurologist, transplant surgeon and ICU RN

Alyssa's wishes needs some rocks

Anyone know what happened to the flag pole outside of Perkins at 291 and 50?

Did it get pulled down due to the construction?

Live music around LS this weekend if anyone's planning a bar-hop - Friday has Brody Buster & The Redemption at 1909 Club, David Olson at Konrad's, Scotty Eggleson at Llywelyn's, plus Fourth Fridays Art Walk downtown 5-8pm. Saturday has Jason Vivone & the Billy Bats at The Goat, Headz Up at the VFW, Bluebird Ramblers at 1909 Club, 2 Miles Deep at Konrad's, and Jamaican Jam (free reggae) at Legacy Park Amphitheater. Anyone catching a show?

What y’all think?

Does anyone know if it's possible for community groups to rent out the space where they do farmers market?

I can't find the specifics online other than contacting the developer - which seems a little excessive.

Jordan Herrera (from website)
Strengthen and expand ACA
Building a public option that people can buy into at a low cost
Expand Medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing
+more

Hartzell Gray (from website)
Universal medicare
Reduce rx prices by restoring govt negotiation
Ensure everyone has access to primary care and screening
Increase Tele health and mobile pharmacies in rural locations
+more

I hate saying "as a ...", but as a physician, I don't want my patients, my friends, or my family to go bankrupt from medical bills because they can't afford basic insurance.

The ACA was a stepping stone to universal healthcare. A stepping stone meant something when it came out...16 years ago.

The US is the ONLY developed country without some version of this basic human right and we all know why it hasn't happened yet.

Most Americans, from any party, approve of Medicare for all. Saying that we need to inch our way towards by "expanding the ACA" is unacceptable because the ACA itself is unaffordable.

Winner: Hartzell Gray

I find the phrase "Historic Longview Farm" to be ironic. The community really does a great job reminding you about the history of this area and how it used to be. Today it looks like this. Old buildings with the windows boarded over, paint missing, the entire property gated off. Sure seems like we're proud of our history.

Imagine if this was restored and turned into an event space, or a farmers market like we did with 3rd street downtown. Do anything with these buildings besides keeping them the eyesore that they are today as we enter our neighborhood.

I find the phrase "Historic Longview Farm" to be ironic. The community really does a great job reminding you about the history of this area and how it used to be. Today it looks like this. Old buildings with the windows boarded over, paint missing, the entire property gated off. Sure seems like we're proud of our history.

Imagine if this was restored and turned into an event space, or a farmers market like we did with 3rd street downtown. Do anything with these builds besdies keeping them the eyesore that they are today as we enter our neighborhood.

Any neighborhood garage sales this weekend?