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A discussion was held recently between Excelsior Springs citizens and representatives of Eden Village , a nonprofit organization aiming to end homelessness within the community. Various factors relating to the local homeless population and how Eden Village can meet that need were explained by the group’s panel, which included Nate Schlueter, chief visionary officer; Alfredo Palacol, founding executive director; Kelly Anderson, board president and Jenifer Chapel, caseworker.

Home values fluctuate yearly and many area counties have seen an influx of personal property tax increases across the region. Clay County is similar, with property assessments rising upwards of 30% in some areas.

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Governor Mike Parsons recently signed Senate Bill 24 into law, recognizing Public Safety Telecommunications and Missouri State Highway Patrol Communications Operators as first responders as well as allowing them access to mental health funding.

Missouri’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug.

Platte Clay Electric Cooperative (PCEC) shared new initiatives and programs during this month’s Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon. As a sponsor, PCEC provided lunch at Willow Springs Mercantile.

The 11th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 30, with 120,000 backpacks stuffed with school supplies.

Victims of fraud are affected in various depending on the type of deception, which can include but isn’t limited to medical, pharmaceutical, phone calls, credit cards, online relationships and door-to-door sales.

With the mission of providing community-driven healthcare, Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) is taking another step in innovative health and wellness services. Partnering with the community, ESH will now be providing meals to the public through Café 1700.

The Excelsior Springs Fire Department took part in Hero Storytime at Mid-Continent Public Library recently. Firefighters spent an afternoon with community children reading stories, singing and dancing.