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A committed teacher has spent seven years serving Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) students and is now embarking on his eighth year at the Excelsior Springs Middle School (ESMS). A distinguished educator, Brock Nessa imparts his knowledge of eighthgrade math and algebra to students.

After the Excelsior Springs City Council’s tribute to the esteemed retired high school coach John Shepherd in January, Leavenworth Street has been proudly renamed Honorary Coach John Shepherd Way and the sign has now been officially installed to honor his legacy.

Last week, several impactful provisions to a bill approved during this year’s Missouri legislative session came into effect recently. Senate Bill No.

Several significant House and Senate bills came into effect last week, bringing about a range of changes. These legislative actions addressed a variety of issues, including property rights, funding for planned parenthood, new support for Missouri veterans, expansion of property tax credits, support for entrepreneurs, recalculations of state aid for school districts and the removal of restrictions for 340B drugs.

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An Excelsior Springs man has been arrested on a felony charge of delivery or possession of a controlled substance at a county jail, private jail or corrections center. According to Ray County Jail, Roger D.

Excelsior Springs School District is gearing up for an upcoming patron opinion survey, which will involve phone calls to district households. This survey aims to gather valuable insights into the community’s perceptions of the district’s strengths, challenges and other key issues.

As the new academic year commences, Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) has introduced a cohort of new educators joining its faculties. Among them is John Anderson, a dedicated educator who will serve as an English teacher and a football coach at Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS).

A Prathersville man has entered a guilty plea after the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office reached a plea agreement. Mason L.

A gas leak was found to be the cause of a home explosion, which resulted in the deaths of two locals and their pet, Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office confirmed earlier this week. “Because of the force of the explosion and extent of structural damage, no cause could be identified as to the source of the gas leak or the ignition source,” said the marshal’s Office reported.