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District seeks community input on long term plan

4 months ago By Miranda Jamison

The Excelsior Springs Board of Education has approved the first phase of a fiveyear strategic planning process, clearing the way for community action teams to build the final plan for later approval this spring.

Ray County budget raises MU Extension concerns

4 months ago By Miranda Jamison

With questions circulating in the community about the future of 4-H and other local programs, MU Extension officials are warning upcoming budget decisions in Ray County could dramatically change services used by families across the area, including those in Orrick, Lawson and Excelsior Springs.

MU EXTENSION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Stacey Steffens presents budget materials while discussing MU Extension services with county officials. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Clay County joins Show Me PACE

4 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Clay County has formally joined the Show Me PACE Clean Energy Development Board, opening the door for commercial property owners across the county to use a state-authorized financing tool to pay for solar panels and other energy efficiency upgrades through property-based assessments rather than traditional loans.

ESHS students earn high honors

4 months ago By News Staff

Excelsior Springs High School has released its Principal’s Honor Roll for the first semester of the 2025-26 school year, recognizing students who achieved high academic performance across all four grade levels.

Annual Murder Mystery fuels arts scholarships

4 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Behind the costumes and crime-solving of the Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild’s annual murder mystery is a serious mission to invest in young area artists. Each year, the Cultural Guild uses its Murder Mystery Dinner Theater and Sunday matinee to raise money for scholarships aimed at graduating seniors continuing their education in the arts.

Body cameras planned for ES police

4 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Police body cameras and upgraded dash cameras will become part of everyday operations in Excelsior Springs as new equipment purchases and related law enforcement actions move forward. During a recent meeting, city council members authorized a fiveyear service agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc.

Sunset at closing hours

4 months ago By News Staff

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Spear recognized for community leadership

4 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Community recognition through the Town and Country Leader’s Annual Local Legends Contest has brought attention to leadership focused on accountability and resident input. Councilman Stephen Spear is among the top three nominees for Best Community Leader in Excelsior Springs this year.

Local Legends nomination highlights SAFE leadership

4 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Work centered on youth prevention and community partnerships has earned local recognition through this year’s Local Legends nominations. Julia Mees leads Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse Free Environments (SAFE), a coalition focused on preventing youth substance use before it begins.

Rhodus files bid to intervene in annexation court battle

4 months ago By Miranda Jamison

The court case deciding whether Excelsior Springs or Mosby has the right to annex overlapping land west of the city has taken another procedural turn, with a landowner at the center of the dispute seeking leave to formally intervene in the lawsuit. The request was filed in Clay County Circuit Court on behalf of David Rhodus, the owner of four specific parcels totaling approximately 89.5 acres, whose property lies within the territory both cities approved for annexation in the November 2025 election.

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