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EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Sunday, February 18 At 11:30 a.m., Tre’yon Brown, 23, was arrested for domestic assault.

Application process open for Century Farms

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The University of Missouri (MU) Century Farms program is looking to recognize more historic, family-owned farms. On Monday, the MU Extension stated in a press release that this year’s Century Farms application process was underway, with the deadline set for May 1.

School debriefs after intruder incident

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After a recent intruder scare at Missouri City Public School, Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Lieutenant Scott Archer shared his knowledge in handling this type of situation with Missouri City Public Schools.
CCSO LIEUTENANT Scott Archer provides insight to area schools regarding intruder situations. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Parks and Rec offering PE curriculum

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The Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation Board announced it has begun offering a physical education curriculum for homeschool students. A Homeschool P.E. program began this week inside the community center. It was explained during the board’s recent meeting that the 10-week program, at a cost of $70 per student, included the following:

District taking student, staff safety precautions

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The Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) is taking action to ensure student and staff safety by integrating safety software throughout the district. Raptor Technologies software ties together the critical aspects of safety throughout school campuses, from prevention through recovery, in a cohesive, easy-to-use software suite.

FBI agent presents active shooter awareness

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A Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kansas City Office, made his way to Excelsior Springs to provide insight into active shooter situation awareness. Special Agent Robert Gunderson shared his knowledge on active shooter situations during the latest Excelsior Springs Chamber Luncheon.
FBI SPECIAL AGENT Robert Gunderson provides information about active shooter situations. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Man in underwear attempts school break-in

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An area school was recently placed on lockdown after authorities were notified of an unidentified male suspect — wearing only underwear — attempting to break in and gain access to the school. According to Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), a male suspect broke out the glass on an entry door, allowing him to enter Missouri City K-8 Public School.
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