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Belton native and country singer Tate Stevens gave two concerts at the Midland in Kansas City as part of a homecoming celebration after winning the second season of Fox TV’s “The X Factor” talent reality show.
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Snowflakes fall endlessly during a late season winter storm. Pictured is a steam locomotive on display at the Belton, Grandview and Kansas City Railroad Company in Belton.
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Drexel’s Trevor Cooley, center, goes in between Eminence defenders in the Class 1 semifinal game March 7 at Hearnes Center, Columbia. The Bobcats lost 65-64 in overtime.
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Lightning strikes over Interstate 49 in Belton. Photo courtesy of Doug Brock
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Farmers markets across Cass County serve up a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the summer and early fall months.
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Glen Peterman, Belton, and Jillian Meister, Grandview, beat the summer heat by making a splash going down a slide at the outdoor water park in Belton.
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Kenny Vogeler, right, Pleasant Hill rolls over the car driven by Chad Byers, Lee’s Summit, in the demolition derby July 18 at the Cass County Fairgrounds. Vogeler finished fifth in the stock car derby and Byers took third.
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Carnival riders hold on tight at the Harrisonville burnt district festival. Photo courtesy of John Van Pelt, Vantage Point Photography
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Harrisonville’s Zach Davidson, left, tries to avoid being tackled by Pleasant Hill’s Tyler Sanford in the game Oct. 25 at Harrisonville. The Roosters stayed undefeated with a 31-29 victory.
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Piper Coppedge, Harrisonville, dressed as a pirate, flashes a smile during Harrisonville’s annual Trunk-or-Treat event on the historic town square.
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Bright orange pumpkins were on display at the Harrisonville Burnt District Festival last year.
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Melia Hardee and Mackenzie Murphy from Donna’s Doorway to Dance and Drama perform in front of an audience who gathered at Peace Park in Belton as part of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
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