Blue Springs, Missouri, located nineteen miles east of downtown Kansas City, has a population of 52,575. Blue Springs has abundant recreation opportunities with 22 city parks, including Flemming Park which is home to Blue Springs Lake and Lake Jacomo. The school districts of Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, and Grain Valley all serve the city of Blue Springs. The Blue Springs School District which serves most of the residents, has received a perfect score on the Annual Performance Report for twelve years in a row. The Blue Springs School District is one of only seven school districts in this state to have that many consecutive years of Distinction.
Established in 1916 by Elmer C. Adams, Adams Dairy Farm in Eastern Jackson County quickly became a significant milk provider for Blue Springs, Missouri, and its surrounding areas. The farm started operations in 1914 when Elmer purchased two dairy cows. He personally delivered the fresh milk to local customers. In the early days, horse-drawn carriages were used for doorstep deliveries, eventually transitioning to vans. The farm catered to households and supplied milk to the local school district. After serving the community for almost six decades, from 1917 to 1971, the farm's land was transformed into a vast shopping complex. A distinct mural was designed and painted by a Blue Springs art student to honor the history of the Adams Dairy Farm. It can be found downtown.