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🏛️ Have you stepped inside the Historic Truman Courthouse lately? This Sunday, Walktober offers a special opportunity to celebrate Jackson County's 200th anniversary in the heart of Independence! There's plenty to discover! 📅 October 25 | 10 a.m.–Noon
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📜 On this day in 1864, the Battle of Westport was fought right here in our region! This major Civil War battle helped shape the course of Jackson County's history. Read more about the battle of Westport at civilwaronthewesternborder.o…
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Join @AmericanCancer for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk tomorrow, October 24, 2026, at @CrownCenter Square in Kansas City! Interested in participating? Register or find more information here: 🔗 secure.acsevents.org/site/TR…
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This week on Fridays with Phil, Jackson County Executive @phillevota takes a walk on the spooky side in the West Bottoms with Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, who takes him to the Edge of Hell and into the belly of @TheBeastKC. youtu.be/-VYUsrAcWF8?si=Vmse…

Fridays with Phil: Haunted Houses

This week on Fridays with Phil, Jackson County Executive Phil LeVot...

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The first 200 participants at Walktober this weekend will receive a commemorative Walktober button! Show your button at participating businesses around @indepsquare to receive special discounts. Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Historic Truman Courthouse.
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Jackson County Executive @phillevota encourages nonprofit organizations that provide essential services to Jackson County residents ages 60 and older to apply for our new Community Grants. 📅 Application deadline: November 13, 2026 🔗 Learn more: JacksonCountySeniorsFund.org…
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This Friday, get your flu shot for free. Walk-ins are welcome at our drive-thru flu shot clinic on October 23 (9:30am – 3pm) at Raytown South High School. Vaccines are free for folks 6 months of age & older (while supplies last). More flu shot options: bit.ly/4ytoIwb
Flu Shot Drive-Thru event sign featuring a light blue mobile unit in Raytown, MO. A board in front of the vehicle reads, "Visit our mobile unit!" with a public health logo. An orange cone is nearby on the pavement.

ALT Flu Shot Drive-Thru event sign featuring a light blue mobile unit in Raytown, MO. A board in front of the vehicle reads, "Visit our mobile unit!" with a public health logo. An orange cone is nearby on the pavement.

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🍎 @JacksonCountyPH and @HarvestersORG are having their next food distribution event tomorrow at noon! Share this with someone who needs it ❤️
Jackson County Public Health@JacksonCountyPHOct 14
Find fresh food at JCPH this fall. Visit us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for produce and pantry-friendly items — open to anyone, free of charge. ✔️ October 21 ✔️ November 18 ✔️ December 16 🕛 Check-in begins at 12pm. Find more resources at: bit.ly/4cbXLmB.
Crates of assorted produce, including red apples, yellow onions, and oranges, are arranged on tables indoors. Cardboard boxes and packaged goods are visible in the background. A person stands near the tables.

ALT Crates of assorted produce, including red apples, yellow onions, and oranges, are arranged on tables indoors. Cardboard boxes and packaged goods are visible in the background. A person stands near the tables.

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Walktober isn't just about the steps you take. Be sure to check out the plein air Quick Paint Event, where artists can capture the beauty and character of our historic surroundings right from the outdoors. And if you’re an artist, learn how to sign up at: kcparks.org/walktober-2026-q…
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Join us this Sunday for our final Walktober event of the year as we celebrate 200 years of Jackson County in the historic county seat of Independence! 📅 Sunday, October 25 ⏰ 10 a.m.–Noon 📍 Historic Truman Courthouse, Independence
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Thank you to everyone who came out for Dogtober Fest yesterday! We loved seeing so many happy pups, their humans, and community members come together for a fun-filled day. Thank you for making this event so special. We’re already looking forward to the next one! ❤️
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Today’s the day! Join Jackson County Parks + Rec for their 32nd Annual Dogtober! 🕒 10:00AM – 4:00PM 📍 Kemper Outdoor Education Center 🎟 Admission is FREE with your dog food donation Grab your furry friends and come on our for a DOGGONE good time!
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Join @KCMOParks, Wyandotte County and Jackson County Park + Rec TOMORROW for the third Walktober of the season! 🗓 Sunday, October 19 🕒 10AM – 12PM 📍 Wyandotte County Park The first 200 participants will receive a commemorative Walktober button designed by artist Brooke Wangwe.
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🏓 Jackson County Parks is serving up something new! County Executive @phillevota, Jackson County Parks, and @TarkettSports celebrated the grand opening of Truman Courts at Fleming Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning. 🔗 Learn more: jacksongov.org/News-articles…
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This week on Fridays with Phil, Jackson County Executive @phillevota lets the dogs out when he brings Hank & Charlie to preview Dogtober Fest at Kemper Outdoor Education Center in Blue Springs happening this Sunday October 18 from 10 am to 4 pm. youtu.be/stljESgrViU?si=PcYU…

Fridays with Phil: Dogtober Fest

This week on Fridays with Phil, Jackson County Executive Phil LeVot...

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Join Jackson County Executive @phillevota and Jackson County Parks for a ribbon cutting celebrating the first pickleball courts in the Jackson County Parks system! 🏓 🗓 Friday, October 16 🕙 10 a.m. 📍 3552 Rennau Drive, Lee’s Summit, MO
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Ranking drive-thru drinks: 1. Coffee with a sleeve, a lid that fits, and a stopper stick 2. Fountain soda with a really long straw 3. Milkshake (without any maraschino cherries) Get your flu shot from your car on October 23rd! Sign up at bit.ly/4ikODla.
Sign reading "Entrance Drive Thru" with a red arrow pointing right, outside a building with red and white checkered trim. Text above reads "ranking drive thru drinks."

ALT Sign reading "Entrance Drive Thru" with a red arrow pointing right, outside a building with red and white checkered trim. Text above reads "ranking drive thru drinks."

Image of three numbered drinks on a blue checkered background. Number 1 shows a takeaway coffee cup with a sleeve, topped with an orange stopper. Number 2 is a red cup labeled "Soda" with a white straw. Number 3 features a milkshake topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, with a cherry nearby.

ALT Image of three numbered drinks on a blue checkered background. Number 1 shows a takeaway coffee cup with a sleeve, topped with an orange stopper. Number 2 is a red cup labeled "Soda" with a white straw. Number 3 features a milkshake topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, with a cherry nearby.

A red and white sign reads "Drive Thru Flu Shots. Sign Up Now. Friday, October 23. Raytown, MO." The background has a blue checkered pattern.

ALT A red and white sign reads "Drive Thru Flu Shots. Sign Up Now. Friday, October 23. Raytown, MO." The background has a blue checkered pattern.

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🚧 We’re making progress on the new downtown Jackson County Courthouse entrance! With construction underway at the front entrance, you may be wondering how to get inside. Just head around the corner onto Oak Street and enter through our west entrance. We’ll see you inside! 👋
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Check out who’s coming to the 32nd Annual Dogtober Fest! With over 100 vendors, you’ll find plenty to spoil your four-legged friend! 📅 October 18 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 📍 Kemper Outdoor Education Center 🎟️ Admission is FREE with a donation of a bag of dog food.
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Join @JacksonCountyPH in just TWO WEEKS for their next community blood drive, in partnership with @RedCross. 🗓 Tuesday, October 27 🕒 11:00AM - 3:00PM 📍 Jackson County Public Health Schedule your appointment: rcblood.org/4rl1pS1
Jackson County Public Health@JacksonCountyPHOct 12
Join us for a blood drive at JCPH, in partnership with the Red Cross. Sign up to get your flu shot, too! 🗓️ Tuesday, October 27 🕦 11am – 3pm 📍 JCPH (3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd) 🩸 Blood drive appointments: rcblood.org/4rl1pS1 🩹 Flu shot appointments: bit.ly/3Tqpjju
A promotional image for a health event urging people to "Get your flu shot + give blood." It includes two photos: one showing a person receiving a vaccine and another with a person donating blood. Event details are given: Tuesday, October 27, 11 AM - 3 PM at 3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee's Summit, MO. For appointment information, visit JCPH.org.

ALT A promotional image for a health event urging people to "Get your flu shot + give blood." It includes two photos: one showing a person receiving a vaccine and another with a person donating blood. Event details are given: Tuesday, October 27, 11 AM - 3 PM at 3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee's Summit, MO. For appointment information, visit JCPH.org.

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