Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part story about The Excelsior Springs Standard Strategic Council. Part One covered the council’s creation and discussion of local journalism, while Part Two explores the group’s proposed focus areas and future goals.A growing effort centered on feedback, collaboration and community involvement is beginning to shape future goals for local journalism.The Strategic Council, created by The Excelsior Springs Standard to bring together community members, local leaders and newspaper staff, used its first meeting to identify several areas where participants believe the newspaper can strengthen reader engagement and community connections. Participants included Excelsior Springs City Council member Reggie St. John, First United Methodist Church Pastor Shannon Greene, Excelsior Springs School District Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Christen Evere...