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Synergy Services was on hand to discuss its trauma programs for Excelsior Springs students at the monthly Substance Abuse Free Environment (SAFE) coalition. Synergy initiatives for local youth and families help heal trauma, build resilience and strengthen communities through school-based integrated services (SBIS).

The Excelsior Springs Fire Department will now be able to fund emergency preparedness operations thanks to an annual funding allowance from the Excelsior Springs Capital Improvement Board. The board also agreed to replenish the city’s building maintenance fund.

The Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) reported a concerning incident which occurred at Excelsior Springs Middle School on Sept. 7 when it was reported a student was carrying a weapon.

Many new faces are now a part of various community positions as appointments were made at a recent City Council meeting. John McGovern, former police chief, was appointed to the Excelsior Springs Board of Zoning and Adjustments, replacing Ambrose Buckman.

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ELIZABETH BARNT Staff Writer Excelsior Springs School Board Member Rick Strack helps retired veterans, first responders and medical personnel find their path to healing through the Battle Within program. The Excelsior Springs Standard 2001 W.

Marvin Bates IV, music director at the Excelsior Springs First United Methodist Church, is collaborating with musicians from multiple backgrounds in the community to host a performance of J.H. Maunder’s work, “Olivet to Calvary,” Sept. 17 at 4 p.m.

Updates on the Early Childhood Center’s preschool program, along with the program aiding grandparents caring for grandchildren, were recently shared. Chelsea Lane, family advocate and first steps therapist, began working at the Early Childhood Center six years ago.

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Saturday, August 12 At 12:21 a.m., Leslie Dieball, 38, was arrested for failure to appear.