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Eden Village denied

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The Hall of Waters was filled with Excelsior Springs citizens as rezoning of the potential Eden Village failed. At the latest city council meeting, Planning Consultant Doug Hermes presented a consideration for an ordinance to rezone 1112 Tracy Avenue from a C-3 service business district to an R-4 medium-density residential district.
CITY COUNCIL meeting attendees wait to hear the fate of Eden Village. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Maddox named Teacher of the Year

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For over a decade, a dedicated teacher at Cornerstone Elementary has passionately supported students in special education. In recognition of this unwavering commitment, Leslie Maddox been selected as Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Cornerstone Elementary special education teacher Leslie Maddox (middle) is pictured with her sons, Gage and Cameron, after being named Teacher of the Year. Maddox was selected for this honor due to her unwavering support for her students and fellow teachers. Submitted

Delightful woodpeckers of Missouri

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Editor’s Note: This is the final of a three-part series about the woodpeckers of Missouri. The series focuses on the eight different types of woodpecker species found in the state and how to control the nuisances they can create.
SUBMITTED BY Terry Webb through the Missouri Department of Conservation.

EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Wednesday, May 8 At 1:08 a.m., Andrea Frantin, 48, was arrested for outside warrant service.
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