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Heart makes an appearance in Excelsior Springs

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The vibrant and welcoming community of Excelsior Springs now has the chance to experience a beautiful piece of art that celebrates diversity in all its forms. The Parade of Hearts, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering community unity, has unveiled a stunning heart-shaped artwork by a local artist in a prominent downtown location.
THE KANSAS CITY Parade of Hearts is making an appearance in Excelsior Springs. Gwynevere Buie’s artwork, ‘Splash!’, is a tribute to the Kansas City Blazers swim team and can be found in the downtown area. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

ESHS students blessed with best for 23 years

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For over two decades, Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS) has been fortunate to have an outstanding math teacher who is not only dedicated to his students but also deeply committed to the community. Excelsior Springs native Jonah Albertson has been imparting his knowledge and passion for math to the students of ESHS for the past 23 years.
FOR 23 YEARS, Excelsior Springs High School has been blessed with math teacher Jonah Albertson, who puts students first and works hard to ensure they all understand the material. Separately, Albertson was voted ‘Best Teacher” in The Standard’s 2024 Community Excellence Awards. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Teacher impacts lives

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Many of Albertson’s former students over the past 23 years contacted The Standard to share ways their lives have been positively impacted by him. Heather Zuerner — “I struggled with math and understanding it.

Dismissal denied

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Ray County courts overruled Sheriff Scott Childers’ motion to dismiss the State Attorney General’s quo warranto, a challenge to a person’s right to hold a public office. Childers’ three-day trial will begin at 9 a.m.
SCOTT CHILDERS walks out of the Ray County Courthouse after his motion to dismiss the case was denied. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Trial date set for double murder case

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The Clay County court has taken a step forward in seeking justice for the victims of a tragic Excelsior Springs double murder. A trial date has been set for Keith Bass, 50, of Belton, who stands accused of four felonies.
Keith Bass
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