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DHTC’s development of the “Flats at Coach Crossing” housing development to be constructed between US 69 Highway and Tracy Avenue, has faced setbacks due to budget constraints. Melinda Mehaffy, economic development director, explained the flats are currently $1.6 million over budget due to grading issues and the cost of retaining walls.

Missouri 4-H Clubs throughout the state have been awarded the 2024 “Drive to Feed Kids” grants through the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation (MFCF), including local groups from Excelsior Springs, Lawson and Rayville.

The Physician Practices Manager (PPM) at Excelsior Springs Hospital, Troy Grizzle, visited the Senior Center recently to inform the community about options for local health care, specifically for primary care.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has identified the body that was found at Rocky Hollow Park in Excelsior Springs on Dec. 22, 2023, as Gildardo H.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help collecting card games and jigsaw puzzles for the local Detention Center throughout January. “The community responded so overwhelmingly to the first-ever paperback book and puzzle drive we did for the jail in January 2022 that when new needs arose, we decided to ask them for help again,” said Clay County Sheriff Will Akin.

The Excelsior Springs City Council recognized retired high school coach John Shepherd by designating Leavenworth Street as Honorary Coach John Shepherd Way. Furthermore, the council adopted a new ordinance regarding short-term rentals previously agreed upon between city staff and the Excelsior Springs Planning and Zoning Board.

The LAUGHH foundation, in partnership with Fence Stile Vineyards Winery and Distillery, will host a Murder Mystery Dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m.

The Excelsior Springs High School Principal, Sara Wickham announces Honor Roll students for the first semester of the school year. Each student listed for the 2023-2024 school year as obtained a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average including:

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series, with the first having appeared in the Jan. 5 edition.

Winter brings cold weather, snow, and sometimes ice to the region, but the colder season also brings birds of all shapes and sizes - including Eagles to local state parks for human viewing. In a recent news release, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announced the 28 annual Eagle Days at Smithville Lake will take place Jan.