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In a 4-1 vote, the Excelsior Springs City Council recently elected Mark Spohn as mayor of the town, while Stephen Spear was re-elected as mayor pro tem. Spohn takes the gavel from Sharon Powell, who served in that position since 2020.

Angela Fornelli and Thorne Bisbee Banks will be married on June 2 at The Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs, with Pastor Jake Edwards officiating. Reception following, where they will dance the night away with DJ Stevie Cruz.

New building improvement plans were discussed during the monthly meeting of the Excelsior Springs School Board. The group agreed to remodel the high school’s weight room, as well as purchase weights and equipment, with funds not to exceed $400,000.

Cornerstone Elementary School recently conducted an open house to discuss safe room policies for public and school usage. Saferooms are created to save lives and provide free space for safety and saving lives for instances of minimum duration.

Dr. Arthur Mehrhoff discussed culture and heritage associated with developing regions such as Excelsior Springs during a recent Missouri Humanities Cultural Heritage workshop held locally. A Missouri Humanities council affiliate Mehrhoff provided necessary tools and resources to help communities reevaluate cultural heritage assets to revive the community in specific ways — incorporating tourism, economic development and programming to reach broader audiences.

The Excelsior Springs Good Samaritan Center recently hosted the 23rd Annual Tortoise & Hare 5K Walk and Run. Every dollar raised through registration fees went toward the Good Samaritan Center to help their mission of alleviating hunger and homelessness in the Excelsior Springs community.

The Clay County Sheriff’s office has one mission statement — to accept change, create value and inspire others while bringing communities together with integrity and transparency. The department has made progress in promoting a positive connection with residents through their community outreach programs.

In the April 7, 2023, edition, Gary Renne’s name was misspelled. It also was stated that Stephen Spear would be the next mayor.

Jobs Corps is the largest residential career training program nationwide, operating for over 50 years. Jobs Corps has helped eligible people aged 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train for future careers, and seek employment since 1964.