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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Grant funding will help the school district address a dearth of teachers, Area Career Center Principal Mark Bullimore told district leaders when the Board of Education convened Feb. 14 at the Support Services Center.

RICHMOND – There is competition for some municipal elections in April for Excelsior Springs and Ray County, but most candidates are running unopposed. This information covers only the contested races.

LIBERTY – A former Excelsior Springs resident faces multiple felony charges in Clay and Platte counties involving the alleged spending of money he did not have at area businesses. Joshua Edward McCoy, 31, 20023 N.E.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – City workers will receive a 3% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, to their wages, starting in March. The City Council approved the COLA Feb.

MISSOURI CITY – After finding the body of Alesha Jane Reade, 45, Independence, Feb. 11, 2021, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek closure for her family.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Parks and Recreation Foundation Board thanked everyone that helped raise funds to get the Rainbow Splash Park off the ground. “We want to thank all of those that attended the past Piccadilly Galas, donated to the effort, helped behind the scenes and cheered on our cause.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A new play is coming to Excelsior Springs. “For several years in February, the Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild has brought a Murder Mystery Production to town.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Community Development Department will host a home repair assistance open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 3 at the Excelsior Springs Community Center.

RICHMOND – Three Excelsior Springs leaders asked and received Ray County Commission support for a Fishing River study to prevent floods that have struck the city several times since 1951, including June 25, 2021.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council approved Public Works Director Chad Birdsong’s request Monday to buy a 2022 vacuum truck to help keep city water and sewer lines clear. The council considered outright purchase or rent-to-own options.