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Horn recognized at Keystone Awards

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The 2022 Look North Award recipient Dave Horn was recognized at the Keystone Awards luncheon held recently. He was presented the honor by Clay County Economic Development Council (EDC) Chair Julie Sola.
DAVE HORN, left, is recognized during a recent Keystone Awards luncheon. The honor is presented by Clay County Economic Development Council Chair Julie Sola, right. Submitted

Amnesty month offered

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The Excelsior Springs Municipal Division will be offering an amnesty month during the entire month of January 2023 on active Excelsior Springs Municipal warrants. The purpose of this program is to provide people with active warrants the opportunity to resolve their charges and to do so without the fear of arrest.

MO Amendment 3’s impact on youth

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Since Missouri Amendment 3 was legalized in November, many are concerned about youth in rural areas and their developing young brains. The National Institution on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Ray County Coalition have chosen to educate parents about the impact of Amendment 3.

Adult use timeline for cannabis regulation

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The Division of Cannabis Regulation of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) created an adult use timeline, giving residents a vision of dates and what will come from Amendment 3 in regard to micro businesses and their application process.
Adult use timeline for cannabis regulation

Tips to combat seasonal affective disorder

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The common cold is synonymous with times of year when temperatures dip. When people spend more time indoors, they’re more vulnerable to contagious cold viruses. But the common cold is not the only health issue that presents itself most often when the mercury drops.
Tips to combat seasonal affective disorder

Additional Career Center grant approved

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The Excelsior Springs Area Career Center received $400,000 in a 75/25 matching grant, which was approved during the December Board of Education meeting. Ben Rubey, Excelsior Springs Area Career Center director, explained how the grant would be used to fund two new programs at the center.
Additional Career Center grant approved

EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 At 9:53 a.m., Austin Berg, III, 58, was arrested for outside warrant service.

Children, parents offered an affordable way to shop gifts

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Meet the Need volunteers have worked hard to allow parents and children to shop for each other during the holidays. “The volunteers will put things to the side all year long that they think will be good for little kids to pick (as gifts) for their parents or guardians.
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