FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

         Lauren Palmer

PARKVILLE SELECTS NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR

PARKVILLE, MO, MAY 3, 2013 – An extensive search and diligent selection process for the City of Parkville’s new City Administrator is nearing a successful conclusion.  Starting in November 2012, the City conducted a thorough national search using the services of the Art Davis Group; nearly 50 applications were received from 17 different states. During the process, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen interviewed several candidates and unanimously agreed to offer the position to Ms. Lauren Palmer, an experienced, driven professional.  Lauren, a native of Joplin, Missouri, has served as an Assistant City Manager for Manhattan, Kansas since January 2008.  Prior to her work with Manhattan, she served the City of Des Moines, Iowa as Management Assistant and Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office from 2004-2008.

Lauren received a Master of Public Affairs from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University – Bloomington; she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Missouri – Columbia with Magna Cum Laude honors.  She is a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and a graduate of both the inaugural class of ICMA’s Emerging Leaders Development Program and the 2008 Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program.  Lauren, recognized by Municipal Insider as a “Rising Star,” is known for her leadership and dedicated public service; she has also authored and contributed to several publications in various municipal, trade-related journals and newspapers.  Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lauren has been recognized for her community service and volunteerism in organizations including Big Brothers/Big Sisters, March of Dimes, and the United Way.

The Mayor and Board intend to formally hire Ms. Lauren Palmer at the Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Board of Aldermen meeting with Lauren beginning her work on June 3, 2013 for the City of Parkville.  A contract has been negotiated and will be proposed for ratification at the May 7, 2013 Board meeting as well.

For further information, please contact:

Mayor Jim Brooks
(816) 741-7676

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A message from the Park University – School of Business:

Your role as a community leader is very important to the future of our youth…near and far…

…and I hope that you might take a few moments to review this email and the attached brochure and think of any young man or woman who might be a candidate for this great summer learning opportunity.

We invite you to share the attached materials with students (friends, neighbors, family) who you might consider a worthy prospect for this unique summer program which is now in its 4th year.

This is a Scholarship Competition where 20 students can receive a full scholarship for the program (an $895 value).

The Summer Business Academy is about real-world experience for high school students (10^th and 11^th graders in the fall 2013 semester), who may be interested in a career in business.  We are looking for students who have a desire and drive to reach their personal goals, and who would welcome the opportunity to “test the waters” of the college business school environment.

Our week-long Academy features an in-depth look at business, ethics, free enterprise, teamwork and personal skills that will better prepare students for life after high school and beyond. It will prepare students for their future and challenge them to develop an entrepreneurial spirit. Students will leave the Summer Business Academy with a better understanding of the value of teamwork and self-determination, along with an awareness of the various opportunities available. We have served 60 students from 37 different high schools (in four states) in the last three years.

This is an on campus, residential, experience.  Students will live in the beautiful Copley Quad, a state of the art student residence.  Students will be involved in classroom activities, team projects, tours of business and industry, and lessons that will help them explore life as a business student at the next level.  Participants who later choose to matriculate to Park University will also be awarded three credit hours for our Introduction to Business (MG 110) course upon successful completion of their first semester.

Minority students, students from economically challenged schools and students who will be the first generation in their family to attend college are encouraged to apply.  We do have a few spaces available for those who can afford the full tuition (please call me for details).

Thanks for taking a few minutes to review our brochure and considering this as a project for someone you would encourage to pursue a college career.  For more information and our online application, please check out our website:

www.park.edu/businessacademy

Again, we appreciate your support and interest in the Park School of Business Summer Business Academy Scholarship Competition.

Sincerely,

Park University
Park School of Business
8700 NW River Park Drive – Box 106
Parkville, MO  64152
816/584-6851

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KCP&L OFFERS TIPS TO PREPARE FOR SPRING STORMS -

Are you taking down Christmas decorations and getting rid of your Christmas tree?

The City of Parkville is collecting Christmas trees through January 13th in the parking lot behind the Platte County Health Department, 1201 East Street, Parkville, MO 64152.  You will see a sign and may drop off your Christmas tree at any time before January 13th.

PLEASE NOTE:  This service is for Parkville residents only.

Any questions, please contact the Public Works Director at (816) 741-7676.