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Community Favorites
Featured Local Businesses
Peculiar Pizza
Proudly serving the most peculiarly delicious pizza in Cass County. Hand-tossed dough, fresh toppings, and a friendly small-town atmosphere.
Raymore Activity Center
The community hub for fitness, recreation, and wellness in Raymore. Classes, sports leagues, and facilities for all ages and fitness levels.
Smith Brothers Hardware
Family-owned hardware store serving the Raymore community for generations. Expert staff, quality tools, and the personal service you can't find at big box stores.
Snead's Bar-B-Q
A Kansas City BBQ legend with roots in Belton. Slow-smoked meats, legendary burnt ends, and sides that keep families coming back for decades.
Tara's Cafe & Malt Shop
A beloved Belton institution since the 1950s, Tara's serves up classic burgers, hand-spun malts, and waffle fries in a nostalgic diner atmosphere that locals adore.
Local Pride
Schools & Sports
Celebrating the Belton Pirates and Raymore-Peculiar Panthers — two powerhouse programs that define community pride in Southwest Missouri.
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Belton Pirates
Home of the Pirates. Purple and Gold pride runs deep in Belton, where student-athletes compete across football, basketball, soccer, and more in the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference.
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Ray-Pec Panthers
The Raymore-Peculiar Panthers — Black, White, and Gold — are one of Missouri's premier athletic programs, with a tradition of excellence across all sports and a nationally recognized A+ academic program.
What's Happening
Upcoming Community Events
Belton Pirates vs. Grandview — Varsity Baseball
Belton High School
Ray-Pec Graduation Ceremony 2025
Raymore-Peculiar High School
Raymore Farmers Market — Opening Day
Raymore City Park
Belton Youth Baseball League Opener
Belton Parks & Recreation
Community Stories
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