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by Michael Smith Grain Valley had some golden opportunities. The Eagles had great starting field position for their first three possessions against Webb City in Friday in the Class 5 District 7 semifinals. Grain Valley started at the Webb City 27-yard line after a big opening kickoff return from senior Aaron Barr, the Cardinal 42-yard line and the 50. However, it was not able to score on any of those possessions due to penalty-killing drives. “There were a couple of unforced errors that we had, and we’ve had issues with that all season, unfortunately,” Grain Valley head coach David Allie said. “It wasn’t on one side or the other. As a team, we’ve struggled with errors all season.” The Eagles also had two critical mistakes late in the contest as they suffered a season-ending 21-9 loss to the Cardinals at Moody Murray Memorial Field. The home team was gifted two points early by Webb City after a bad snap that went out of the back of the end zone resulted in a safety and a 2-0 lead with 3:30 left in the first. After the Eagles (6-4) shut down Webb City on its first two drives, the Cardinals got their first big play when 57-yard run from junior Slade Hurd in which he found a huge hole on the right side. That set up his 3-yard TD run two plays later to put the Cardinals ahead 7-2. Grain Valley had their next drive start from its own 45, once again having good field position, but the offense once again went three-and-out. With 1:24 left in the first half, Webb City senior quarterback Jackson Lucas found senior wide receiver Andrew Young on a fly route along the left sideline for an 80-yard scoring pass as the Cardinals went into halftime up 14-3. The Eagles had a solid drive late in the third quarter as they made it to the Webb City 46-yard line, but a high snap from senior center Korbyn Goodwin resulted in a 22-yard loss and quarterback Chase Neer pounced on the ball to prevent a turnover. Barr helped the team get going after he intercepted Lucas on a pass over the middle and he returned it to the Webb City 43. After sputtering all game, the Eagles offense finally found the end zone. Senior running back DJ Harris found a big hole on the right side of the offensive line as he scored on a 17-yard run to narrow the gap to 14-9 with 11:08 yet. It seemed like Grain Valley captured the momentum for the first time in the contest. It appeared Webb City was going to go for it on fourth-and-3, but quickly faked out the Eagles by running their offense off the field and subbing in their punt team quickly with just a few seconds left on the play clock. The Eagles tried to sub in their punt return team but were called for a too many men on the field penalty after Webb City snapped the ball to get a first down. The Cardinals later put the game away as Lucas scored on an 8-yard run with 4:46 left. “That killed us because we stopped them,” Barr said of the penalty. “What was a big momentum swing right there.” Added Allie: “Their quarterback really got us on those midline runs.” The Grain Valley offense was unable to get going as it totaled just 194 yards on the day. Senior running backs Robert Palmer and DJ Harris led the Eagles with 54 rushing yards each. On defense, Barr helped keep the Eagles in the game with a team-high seven tackles and the interception. “I think our defense was the reason we were even in this position,” said Barr, whose defense held Webb City to just 298 yards. “I was hoping our offense could capitalize on the big plays we had, but we just couldn’t do that. That just killed us. “If (the defense) didn’t play perfect, we played close to it.” Barr said. Grain Valley will graduate 17 seniors after its five-year streak of winning a district championship came to an end. “The seniors come to work every day,” Allie said. “At the end of the day, that’s what we ask them to do. I appreciate them and how much they put into the program. We’re going to miss them.” Head Coach David Allie congratulates Eagles on a running touchdown. Photo credit: John Overstreet DJ Harris with a hard fought gain on a running play. Photo credit: John Overstreet Aaron Barr with an Eagles interception. Photo credit: John Overstreet
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Commemorate Veterans Day and explore new exhibits at the National WWI Museum and Memorial11/8/2024 In commemoration of Veterans Day, the National WWI Museum and Memorial will offer free admission to the Museum and Memorial for veterans and active duty military personnel from Friday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 11. General admission for the public is half-price.
Visitors celebrating Veterans Day at the Museum and Memorial will be some of the first to view three new exhibits in the Main Gallery – a field hospital, new and immersive crater and updates to the FT-17 Renault Tank. These Main Gallery exhibits open on Thursday, Nov. 7.
The final update to the Main Gallery, Encounters, will open in spring 2025 and features 16 immersive and interactive stories from first-hand WWI accounts. VETERANS DAY ACTIVITIES WORLD WAR I RESEARCH STATIONS When: Friday-Monday, Nov. 8-11 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Outside Auditorium Lobby inside the Museum and Memorial What: Find your connection to World War I during Veterans Day weekend through research stations at the Museum. With access to multiple databases – including Fold3.com, Ancestry.com, the Museum and Memorial’s online collections database, the American Battlefield Monuments Commission and the National Archives – discover how the Great War affected your family through records, photographs and much more. FREE to the Public. VINTAGE MILITARY VEHICLE DISPLAY When: Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 9-10 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Southeast Lawn What The Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) will display vintage military vehicles from World War I, World War II, Korean War and Operation Desert Storm. MVPA members will be available to answer questions about their collection. Availability subject to weather. FREE to the Public. VIETNAM ERA BELL UH-1 IROQUOIS “HUEY” HELICOPTER DISPLAY When: Saturday-Monday, Nov. 9-11 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: U-shaped drive outside the Museum and Memorial What: The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #243 will provide an iconic Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” helicopter for people to climb aboard and inspect. FREE to the Public. WARRIOR POSE: YOGA WITH VETERANS When: Saturday, Nov. 9 | 8:45 a.m. Where: Glass Bridge What: Founded in 2010, the Veterans Yoga Project offers restorative self-regulating practices to help veterans, service members and military families recover from PTS(D). Bring a mat and a friend for a low-impact regimen that quiets the mind and develops flexibility for any level of fitness. Participants will each receive a free bottle of cold-pressed juice from Ruby Jean's Juicery. Regardless of military service status or yoga knowledge, all are welcome. Free with RSVP. CHILDREN'S STORY TIME: “WHERE THE POPPIES NOW GROW” When: Saturday, Nov. 9 | 10:30 a.m. Where: Auditorium Lobby What: A yearly tradition across the world is to wear poppy pins on Armistice Day – known in the U.S. as Veterans Day. Why is this flower so important? Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, join Museum and Memorial educators for a family-friendly craft and reading of “Where the Poppies Now Grow,” a WWI story for young audiences by Hilary Robinson and Martin Impey. Hosted in conjunction with the exhibition The Little War. Free with RSVP. VETERANS DAY CEREMONY When: Monday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m. Where: Auditorium and Lobby What: Join us for a moving ceremony honoring our nation’s veterans. The formal public program will include remarks from dignitaries and a keynote address, as well as special music. ASL interpretation will be provided for the ceremony. FREE to the Public. This year's keynote speaker is Rear Admiral Larry Watkins, Vice Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Vice Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa. MAKE YOUR OWN POPPY PIN When: Monday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Near the Paul Sunderland Glass Bridge What: Create your own poppy craft to keep for yourself or give to a friend! If you miss the craft table before it closes, you can make your own poppy at home with this Cut-Out Poppy or the instructions for this 3D Poppy. FREE to the Public. SUNSET SALUTE: VETERANS DAY CONCERT When: Monday, Nov. 11 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Memorial Courtyard What: Start off Kansas City Navy Week with an outdoor concert with Navy Band Great Lakes. Bring a chair (and a friend) to enjoy the fanfare of the Premier Navy Brass Band and Woodwind Quintet. Learn more about Navy Week here. FREE to the Public. by Michael Smith Grain Valley head boys soccer coach Brett Lewis knew Thursday’s game was going to be a stiff challenge. His Eagles, the No. 4 seed in the Class 4 District 7 Tournament and had a matchup with No. 1 seed Columbia Rock Bridge in the semifinals. It was a giant step up from the competition Lewis’ team faced during the regular season in Suburban White Conference play and that was apparent from the get-go. The Bruins were well organized and physical in the matchup as they dominated en route to a 5-0 victory, ending Grain Valley’s season. Rock Bridge capitalized off set pieces early as senior forward Parker Rainwater chipped in a shot off a corner kick and senior forward Henry Jenks bounced a direct free kick off the inside of the left post of the Grain Valley goal, past goalkeeper Alex Tuttle and into the net to help the Bruins take a 2-0 lead. “Giving up a goal in the first 7 minutes was not planned,” Lewis said. “With their size advantage, they have multiple guys who are 6-3 and 6-4, just big dudes, we didn’t want to give those opportunities for set pieces away. “We defended teams in our conference and teams close to our size decently well. It’s a different level when you’re playing against one of the top teams in Class 4 with their size, speed and athleticism. It’s hard to compete with. They thrive on set pieces.” In the 19th minute, a ball deflected of an Eagle defender inside the 18-yard box and Bruin junior Alex Imhoff put in the rebound from the top of the box to make it 3-0. Sophomore Nicholas Timbrook knocked in a point-blank shot off his shin in the 52nd minute and Oliver Parsons put in a close-range shot off a corner kick from Jenks in the 56th minute to cap the scoring for Rock Bridge. Grain Valley (14-8) had a few opportunities to score but were unable to find the back of the net. Sophomore Cooper Bousselot had a direct free kick from the right wing in the first half, but junior Alexander Doolin couldn’t connect on a header attempt near the far post midway through the first period. Junior Lukas Gutauskas had two open shots in the second half. One was from the top of the box that went just wide right of the Rock Bridge goal and the other was from the far-right sideline, which goalkeeper Jackson Hinkel made a leaping save on. “We created some opportunities, but the story of the season has been that we haven’t been great at finishing,” Lewis said. The Eagles ended their season with their best record since 2021, a Suburban White Conference title and will graduate five seniors. “Our seniors were so instrumental in helping us recover from a 5-win season last year,’ Lewis said. “They really helped us win conference. I am not sure many people were expecting that from this group.” The Grain Valley boys soccer team holds a post game team meeting following a season-ending loss to Columbia Rock Bridge Thursday at Blue Springs South High School in the Class 4 District 7 semifinals. Photo credit: Michael Smith
Cross Fit Fig, a Grain Valley Cross Fit gym, will host Chad 1000X on Saturday, November 9th from 9:00am - Noon at Butterfly Trail, with a challenging workout and community gathering to raise awareness about veteran mental health and suicide prevention.
Registrants are invited to challenge themselves and contribute to a great cause by registering or donating to support the event. An event flyer is provided below, or visit https://tockify.com/grainvalleynews/detail/208/1731164400000 for more information. by Addie Rainbolt
The first meeting of the Grain Valley Municipal Facilities Focus Group was held on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 5:30pm in the Burgess Room in the Grain Valley Community Center to evaluate the need for a new City Hall, Community Center and outdoor Aquatics Center. Over the next few months, the Focus Group will consider and guide the programming and design processes for these facilities and present their recommendations to the Board of Aldermen by Jan. 28. The Board will then decide if this project should be placed on the ballot as a bond issue to be voted on by Grain Valley residents in April 2025. A similar bond issue, which involved rebuilding of the City Hall, Community Center, Aquatics Center and Police Station at the former Sni-a-Bar farms site, failed in April 2020. After this bond issue failed, the city took a poll to learn residents’ concerns that kept them from passing the bond issue. Ken Murphy, city administrator, said the city has studied this poll, considered these concerns and is prepared to take the next step in proposing a new bond issue to rebuild the City Hall, Community Center and Aquatics Center at the former Sni-a-Bar farms site. The Focus Group will assist in taking this step. The Focus Group consists of seven residents; from Ward 1: Mike Cassidy and Bruce Neer; Ward 2: LaTisha Robinson and Lisa Limberg; Ward 3: Catrina Brunk and Dan Strader; and an at-large resident: Ryan Schinstock. All members, except Brunk, were in attendance. Murphy said, “the decision that the Board has made to this point is that [the city] will get a contract with Hoefer Welker” to plan the rebuilding of the City Hall, Community Center and Aquatics Center. After Hoefer Welker creates a plan for this rebuild, with the assistance of the Focus Group, it will be recommended to the Board, Murphy said. Then, the Board will decide whether or not to proceed with a bond issue. Murphy said the Board is only looking at options that will not increase the current levy. Steve Wolf, meeting facilitator, said the Focus Group was assembled to ensure the project “reflects the priorities and values” of the community of Grain Valley. The first step to fulfill this purpose was to discuss the Focus Group’s goals. Schinstock said the Focus Group must begin with an “honest evaluation of what we have and prioritizing from there.” Limberg said the Focus Group must prioritize “the best interest of the community and the city,” not just one or the other. These separate interests must be balanced, Cassidy said. Another goal of the Focus Group is to “represent different segments of the community,” Cassidy said, to ensure all interests are considered. Three priorities, according to Robinson, are that the community will continue to be “happy, healthy [and] thriving” with the addition of new facilities. Ken Henton, Hoefer Welker partner, is doing the architectural programming and design for this project, and said sustainability and longevity of these facilities should also be a priority. Henton then explained the considerations Hoefer Welker will make during the design process including analyses of the former Sni-a-Bar farms site, needs for the space, the best execution to meet all needs, cost, sustainability, reactions of city officials who will work in the facilities, etcetera. The Focus Group then toured the current Community Center, Aquatics Center and City Hall to understand the need for new facilities. Shannon Davies, parks and recreation director, conducted the tour of the Community Center and Aquatics Center. During the tour of the Community Center, Davies pointed out the non-regulation size basketball court in the gymnasium that lacks sidelines, the small and unsecured lobby and front desk area, the single janitor closet and the small fitness center with minimum walking area in between equipment. During the tour of the Aquatics Center, Davies brought the focus group’s attention to the pipes that have burst in the outdoor bathrooms because they do not have heating, the outdated technology and mechanical systems, lack of break room for lifeguards and first aid station for patrons. Murphy then gave a tour of City Hall, explaining the need for new HVAC, plumbing and mechanical systems, as well as roofing and windows. Even if the bond issue passes, Murphy said, the project would not be completed for around 18 months. Considering this, the city staff is “making do with the space they have” and trying to renovate without spending much money, Murphy said. Ultimately, though, Murphy said the current City Hall no longer fits the city staff’s needs while the former Sni-a-Bar farms site offers space to expand with the city and the staff’s needs. The Community Center, Aquatics Center and City Hall were built in 2000, Murphy said, when the population of Grain Valley was around 5,500. The population is projected to reach around 40,000 by 2050, Murphy said, and the city must begin preparing for this growth. The focus group’s meetings will be Nov. 19, Dec. 17 and Jan. 7. A public open-house meeting, led by the focus group, will be held on Feb. 4. Frantz's Grocery Store
Back in April of 2020, this picture was published in a series of articles about stores along Main Street. Over the years, this building has had many different occupants. The bright blue store front was most recently a car restoration shop, but since spring of 2023, the building has been vacant. Here are some excerpts from my earlier article: “… Frantz Grocery Store on the east side of Main Street. Roland Frantz, younger son of Ray and Ella, and Louise (Huff) Frantz operated a store there for 25 years. It closed in 1973.” Frantz Grocery was one of the last old-time stores of its kind, offering services that slowly died out with the introduction of modern supermarkets. The grocery store specialized in high-quality meat and Mr. Frantz and his butcher, Otis Williams, cut it for the customer’s needs. If Mom needed a 3-pound roast, that’s what she got! If company was coming it might be 4 or 5-pounds. If you ordered hamburger it was ground just before it went into the wrapper and a variety of lunch meats could be bought by the slice. When the store closed, Roland Frantz reminisced about his stores’ past. He recalled Saturdays when as many as 25 customers would drop off their grocery list; he would fill their orders and deliver the food to their homes. On Saturday evening, he remembered “...the farmers would come to town to buy groceries, gather around the old coal stove and talk until he had to kick ’em out at midnight. Behind the check-out counter were the “ticket” books. Like other stores in Grain Valley, Frantz’s Grocery extended credit. I don’t recall my family having a “charge account” at the store, but my grandmother did and occasionally she allowed me to get a candy bar or my favorite Hostess cupcakes and put them on her ticket! Does anyone recall the grocery delivery van? I remember it was usually parked in the alley behind the store, and I think it was some type of brown panel truck, but I can’t be sure. My family only rarely got deliveries, but I can remember Mom buying groceries for Grandma and having them delivered. After the grocery store closed, Grain Valley residents only had a convenience store for several years. The population in 1973 was probably less than one-tenth of our current size. Now we have not only Price Chopper, but 4 gas station convenience stores. And, just for the record, you can only charge with “plastic,” the eggs are in cartons, and there are no home deliveries! The Grain Valley branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library has a full calendar of events in November, including:
Pajama Storytime Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:00am – 10:30am Put on your PJs and enjoy a family storytime at the Library. We’ll sing songs, play with bubbles, and share a bedtime story. Experience the Guitar Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:30pm – 7:15pm Watch a professional guitarist at work as Aidan Elwell performs a varied guitar repertoire. American Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, November 14, 2024 1:00pm – 5:00pm The Library is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross to help ensure reliable blood inventories in our area and beyond. Kids Create Art Tuesday, November 19, 2024 6:30pm – 7:30pm Craft and create at the Library. We provide the supplies; you supply the imagination! Please register participating children only. Play and Learn Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:30am – 11:00am Enjoy a special preschool playtime that is designed to stimulate young minds and strengthen early literacy skills. The Grain Valley branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library is located at 400 SW Buckner Tarsney Rd., Grain Valley. For more information on upcoming events and to register for programs, visit www.mymcpl.org. Many of us look forward to gatherings, joy and celebration as the holiday season approaches. However, this time of year can also bring increased anxiety and depression for a significant number of people. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 64% of individuals with mental health conditions report that the holidays worsen their symptoms. Did you know the foods you eat can have a big impact on your mood? Alongside prescribed medications and therapies, nutrition is vital in supporting mental health.
The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health Research shows that nutrition can affect mental well-being by influencing brain function, mood regulation, and emotional resilience. While effective, many psychiatric medications can deplete essential nutrients like vitamin B6, iron, CoQ10 and vitamin D—necessary for producing neurotransmitters and maintaining energy levels. The gut-brain connection is crucial to mental health, as the gut produces around 90% of the body’s serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood. An imbalance in gut bacteria can lead to inflammation and reduced serotonin levels, negatively affecting mental health. Let’s explore five "good mood foods" that can provide some of these key nutrients and help keep those holiday blues at bay. 5 Foods to Support Mental Health 1. Salmon Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA, essential for brain function. Omega-3 has been shown to reduce inflammation, which can positively impact anxiety and depression. Additionally, salmon is high in vitamin D, a mood-boosting nutrient many are deficient in, especially during winter. How to incorporate: Serve salmon on top of a holiday salad or create a smoked salmon spread to enjoy with guests. 2. Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are high in fiber and complex carbohydrates, which help maintain stable blood sugar levels and avoid mood swings. They’re also an excellent source of vitamin B6, which is critical for producing brain chemicals like serotonin, which helps regulate mood. How to incorporate: Serve mashed sweet potatoes or create holiday oven-roasted sweet potato dishes. 3. Avocado Avocados are packed with healthy fats that support brain health and balance hormones. They are also a good source of B vitamins, which help boost brain chemicals that influence mood and energy levels. How to incorporate: Spread mashed avocado on toast for a simple breakfast or whip up an avocado pudding for a healthy dessert. 4. OLIPOP (Gut-Friendly Soda) The gut-brain connection plays a key role in mental health, and an imbalance in gut bacteria can affect your ability to produce mood-regulating brain chemicals. OLIPOP is a functional soda that combines the classic soda taste with the benefits of plant-based fiber, prebiotics and botanical ingredients, supporting digestive health and overall well-being. How to incorporate: Create an eggnog mocktail by mixing ½ cup premade eggnog with one can of OLIPOP Cream Soda or try combining OLIPOP Crisp Apple with a splash of cranberry juice for a festive drink. 5. Walnuts Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, which support brain health and reduce oxidative stress, which is often linked to anxiety and depression. They are also a good source of fiber, which can help stabilize mood and support a healthy gut microbiome. How to incorporate: Add walnuts to salads, sprinkle them on mashed sweet potatoes or enjoy them as a healthy snack. Start Small The holidays can be stressful, but making small, intentional food choices can help support your emotional well-being. Incorporate these "good mood foods" into your holiday meals for a balanced mental and physical health approach. Even starting with one or two foods daily can make a positive difference. If you want personalized nutrition advice to help improve your mental health, boost your mood, or optimize your overall well-being, a Hy-Vee dietitian can assess your current nutrition and provide customized strategies to fit your lifestyle and health goals. Be sure to contact a Hy-Vee dietitian today to schedule your free discovery session by visiting https://www.hy-vee.com/healthnew/dietitians. If you’re looking for a holiday treat incorporating mood-boosting foods, try this Chocolate Avocado Recipe. Chocolate Avocado Pudding Serves 4 All you need: 2 avocados, very ripe, seeded, peeled, and halved ½ cup Dutch processed cocoa ½ cup agave nectar ½ cup Hy-Vee vanilla almond milk 1 tsp Hy-Vee vanilla extract Chopped pistachios and/or walnuts, if desired All You Do: 1. Place avocados, cocoa, agave, nectar, almond milk, and vanilla in a blender. 2. Cover and blend until smooth. 3. Divide the mixture among four dessert dishes. 4. Garnish with pistachios and/or walnuts, if desired. The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice. The following information is derived from Grain Valley Police Department daily calls service log for the week of October 30 – November 5, 2024.
October 30, 2024 JEFFERSON STORAGE MART Citizen Contact MAIN ST / 70 Area Check PHQ Public Service 1300 BLK VALLEY WOODS CT Property Damage PHQ Meeting PHQ Walk In Report 200 BLK NW JEFFERSON Disturbance-Verbal 1200 BLK NW SCENIC DR Noise PHQ Meeting PHQ Public Service PHQ Walk In Report 800 BLK NW EAGLE RIDGE DR Alarm-Residential 900 BLK NW PECAN DR Property Seizure 700 BLK N MAIN ST Area Check 100 BLK E ROCK CREEK LN Security Check 600 BLK SW NELSON DR Missing Person-Adult 1100 BLK N BUCKNER TARSNEY RD Stealing 1100 BLK N BUCKNER TARSNEY RD Check Well Being 600 BLK SW NELSON DR Suspicious Activity 600 BLK SW NELSON DR Extra Patrol October 31, 2024 600 BLK SW NELSON DR Extra Patrol 1100 BLK NW BUSH DR Extra Patrol 900 BLK NW POPLAR CT Burglary 700 BLK E RD MIZE RD Stealing Vehicle JEFFERSON/TYER Agency Assist LE 1200 BLK TYER RD Alarm-Commercial 200 BLK NE 3RD ST Burglary PHQ Public Service PHQ Walk In Report PHQ Public Service 35000 BLK E OLD HWY 40 Check Well Being PHQ Special Assignment-Other PHQ Public Service 1400 BLK NE AMANDA JEAN WAY Assault 400 BLK CROSS CREEK DR Area Check EB OLD 40 HWY/MEADOW Careless and Imprudent Driver HILLTOP LN/HIGHVIEW DR Area Check 100 BLK CROSS CREEK DR Harassment WB DUNCAN Area Check November 1, 2024 HILLTOP / 23RD Information 800 BLK NW MULBERRY CT Area Check 900 BLK SW RYAN RD Area Check 3300 BLK S OUTER RD E Citizen Contact 400 BLK SW LAURA LN Stealing Under PHQ Walk In Report 900 BLK SW RYAN RD Disorderly Conduct PHQ Walk In Report PHQ Walk In Report 100 BLK E HARRIS ST Stealing Vehicle 500 BLK SW EAGLES PARKWAY Off Duty Assignment 200 BLK NW KIM CT Disturbance-Verbal 900 BLK SW RYAN RD Off Duty Assignment 1100 BLK NW BUSH DR Pedestrian Check 800 BLK SW HIGHLAND AVE Disturbance-Verbal 800 BLK SW MILL CREEK CT Follow Up Investigation 100 BLK S MAIN (BUCKNER TARSNEY) Area Check 600 BLK NW YENNIE AVE Animal Control November 2, 2024 900 BLK NW HILLTOP CT Open Door-Structure 1200 BLK NW PHELPS DR Open Door-Structure I-70 / BB Motorist Assist 1800 BLK NW ROSEWOOD DR Citizen Contact 900 BLK NW HIGH VIEW DR Disturbance-Verbal 100 BLK E US OLD 40 HWY Suspicious Vehicle 31000 BLK E ARGO RD Alarm-Commercial 700 BLK SW FOXTAIL CT Alarm-Residential 1200 BLK SW HILLSBORO DR Open Door-Structure 600 BLK SW LAKEVIEW DR Area Check PHQ Walk In Report 400 BLK MAIN ST Disturbance-Verbal 600 BLK SW WESTVIEW DR Assault 600 BLK SW WESTVIEW DR Property Damage 1000 BLK NW HIGH VIEW DR Burglary 600 BLK SW TISHA LN Alarm-Panic November 3, 2024 1200 BKL NW GOLFVIEW DR Suspicious Person 200 BLK NW JEFFERSON Burglary 800 BLK NE SAN KAR DR Citizen Contact JEFFERSON AND BUSH Area Check 1300 BLK NW ASHLEY DR Disturbance-Verbal 200 BLK NW JEFFERSON Follow Up Investigation 400 BLK NW WOODBURY DR Suspicious Activity PHQ Meeting SUGAR CREEK PD Prisoner Transport 300 BLK SW EAGLES PKWY Area Check 200 BLK NE KIM CT Citizen Contact November 4, 2024 200 BLK KIMBERLY CT Follow Up Investigation EB70 / LEFHOLZ Agency Assist LE 900 BLK NW HAWTHORN CT Area Check 1100 / NW BUSH DR Security Check 200 BLK NE KIM CT Trespass 1500 BLK NE ERIN CT Alarm-Residential 1200 BLK PAVILION DR Security Check 1400 BLK GOLFVIEW DR Security Check HILLTOP / EAGLE RIDGE Parking Complaint/Viol 700 BLK N MAIN ST Crash Non-Injury PHQ Walk In Report November 5, 2024 1000 BLK NW SCENIC DR Repossession 100 BLK MCQUERRY Alarm-Commercial 40 / MAIN Crash Non-Injury 1100 BLK S Buckner Tarsney Rd Check Well Being 1300 BLK NW CRESTWOOD DR Standby to Prevent PHQ Public Service 300 BLK SW ROCK CREEK LN Disturbance-Verbal PHQ Public Service 700 BLK NW MAIN ST Crash Non-Injury 1300 BLK SW EAGLES PKWY Alarm-Residential 1300 BLK NW JEFFERSON ST Alarm-Commercial 700 BLK SW RIDGEVIEW DR Citizen Contact; Crash Left Scene 1100 BLK NW BUSH DR Vehicle Check 1100 BLK NW BUSH DR Citizen Contact Additional calls for service: Suicidal subject: 2 Missourians vote to increase minimum wage, require paid sick leaveby Clara Bates, Missouri Independent An effort to hike the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour and guarantee paid sick leave won the support of Missouri voters Tuesday night. Proposition A was approved by Missouri voters 58% to 42%. The approval follows a trend of Missourians using the initiative petition process to increase the minimum wage — and more broadly, of Missourians using that process to advance policies at odds with the beliefs of the state’s Republican dominated legislature. Proposition A was backed by various unions and workers’ advocacy groups, social justice and civil rights organizations, over 500 state business owners and others. Some business groups, including the state Chamber of Commerce, have opposed it, especially the guaranteed sick leave portion. But there wasn’t a coordinated opposition campaign. The campaign in favor of the measure, called Missourians for Healthy Families and Fair Wages, raised nearly $6 million — including from out-of-state groups that don’t disclose their donors — and collected 210,000 signatures to have the issue placed on the statewide ballot. The current minimum wage in Missouri is $12.30, which is equivalent to $492 per week, before taxes. The ballot measure would raise the state’s minimum wage to $13.75 next year and $15 in January 2026. The increase would affect over 562,000 workers in the state, according to the Missouri Budget Project, or nearly 1 in 4 workers. The minimum wage would be adjusted based on inflation every year after 2026. Voters approved a minimum-wage hike in 2006, with 75% of the vote, and again in 2018, with 62% of the vote. And businesses will be required to provide one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to five days per year for small businesses and seven days per year for larger businesses. Small businesses are those with fewer than 15 employees. The paid sick time provision will go into effect on May 1, 2025. Without sick leave, proponents argue, workers have to choose between their financial and physical wellbeing — going into work sick or losing out on a needed paycheck. Missouri will join 15 states that require employers to provide paid sick leave. The United States, unlike nearly every other country, lacks federal paid sick leave, so states, as well as cities, have taken the lead. Some business groups raised alarm particularly with the sick leave provisions, saying the proposal constitutes government overreach in what should be the decisions of business owners. At the same time, a coalition of hundreds of businesspeople in the state have signed on to support the ballot measure, arguing the policies help their bottom line, causing lower employee turnover, increased productivity and better health and safety conditions. The ballot measure would change the state law but not the constitution, meaning the legislature could overturn it, but those on both sides of the issue told The Independent last month they see that as unlikely. This article has been updated to reflect final, unofficial results. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES.
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