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Amidst scorching heat and the exodus of people for their last summer trips, the American Red Cross is confronting a dire shortage of blood. Since the beginning of July, the Red Cross has faced a significant drop of over 25% in the national blood supply.

Two Excelsior Springs properties have been approved for special use permits. Excelsior Springs Director of Economic Development Melinda Mehaffy presented considerations for two properties at a recent city council meeting.

A Rayville man recently entered a plea of not guilty on two felony charges. Brian K.

The Missouri State Auditor’s Office (MSAO) has released a report revealing misconduct following an audit of the City of Excelsior Estates. The audit was initiated in response to a whistleblower complaint and revealed $37,000 in improper payments.

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In an ongoing commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office (CCPO) is embarking on the eighth year of its warrant amnesty program. This initiative is specifically designed to offer leniency to individuals who have outstanding warrants for failing to meet their child support obligations.

Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation and Community Center (ESPRCC) has been celebrating its outstanding success and dedicated efforts to the community. Throughout July, ESPRCC hosted a series of fun and engaging events specifically designed for kids and families as part of their annual celebration of Parks and Recreation Month.

A Rayville man has been arrested on charges of first- and second-degree assault. Logan D.

Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday offers a taxfree period for the purchase of school supplies, computers, clothing and other qualifying items as defined by statute. These items will be exempt from both state and local sales tax from 12:01 a.m. on August 2 until midnight August 4. According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, state and local sales tax will not be charged on the following items: Clothing that does not have a taxable value of more than $100 – “Eligible clothing items include any article of apparel intended to be worn on or about the body, including footwear and disposable diapers for infants or adults. Cloth and other materials used to make school uniforms or other school clothing are also included. Not included are watches, watchbands, jewelry, handbags, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, scarves, ties, headbands or belt buckles.”