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The recent shift to milder temperatures is a pleasant reminder that it is time for gardeners to plant cool-season vegetables, said . Warm days and cool nights make conditions ideal for a second round of cool-season vegetables, said University of Missouri Extension Horticulture Specialist David Trinklein.

Local optometrist Remi Miljavic of the Excelsior Springs Family Vision Center wants the community to stay focused on vision safety in observance of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. “The most important thing I can tell anyone regarding eye health and safety is to not take vision for granted,” Miljavic said.

The Excelsior Springs City Council recently approved the purchase of new bunker gear and tasers for the city’s first responders to aid in their services of keeping the city safe. Fire Chief Joe Maddick presented the council with the approval of purchase consideration for 18 sets of new bunker gear.

Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) surgical services offers varying surgical services at the hospital. Emily Braun, director of surgical services, said the hospital offers general surgery, orthopedics, urology, ear, nose and throat and podiatry surgical procedures.

Barbeque enthusiasts came to witness the 23rd annual Barbeque Fly-In on the River Festival in Excelsior Springs. Over 50 teams participated in the event, endorsed by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) and hosted by the Downtown Excelsior Partnership group (DEP).

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Around the nation small farms celebrated National Farmers Market Week in honor of the growth and impact of farmers markets and the role they have on America’s food supply.

Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers Market Coalition recently celebrated the designation with guest speaker Mayor Mark Spohn.

Spohn declared the national holiday is to be observed in Excelsior Springs Aug. 6-12 in order to celebrate farmers and what they provide for people in the area, including locally and regionally produced foods and agricultural products.

Recently the Excelsior Springs School Board met and agreed to make updates for students regarding the district’s curriculum. Assistant Superintendent, Dr.