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District aims $582,000 grant at behavior-oriented learning

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Assistant Superintendent Heather Gross is using a $582,000 grant the district received to address learning issues. “I’ve really challenged our principals to come up with some unique ways to be able to support our kids with social-emotional learning,” Gross told district leaders during the school board’s March meeting.

Four candidates vie for two council seats

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

Editor's note: In its March 26 issue, this newspaper published the responses of three of the four Excelsior Springs City Council candidates to a questionnaire soliciting their views on select municipal government issues and requesting them to discuss their qualifications. Responses were edited for length. This version features the complete responses by the candidates.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Two incumbents and two challengers are vying for City Council seats April 6.

Community Bank announces changes in leadership

5 years ago By News Staff

RICHMOND – Community Bank of Missouri announced Stephanie Landwehr has been named the bank’s president and chief operating officer. Landwehr began her banking career in Richmond in 1978 after graduating from the University of Missouri with a degree in accounting.

Branson performer cheats audience, lies about assisting foster children

5 years ago By News Staff

SPRINGFIELD – A performer at a Branson theater has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing more than $85,000 from hundreds of audience members who donated to his non-existent charity for foster children.

Jefferson City lawmaker hopes to attract Hollywood filmmakers back to Missouri

5 years ago By Jonathan Jain

JEFFERSON CITY – A bill proposed by state Sen. Denny Hoskins, whose district includes Ray County, would incentivize movie crews to film in Missouri.

McGovern gives update on cemetery regs, city COVID data

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – New regulations for the two city cemeteries, Crown Hill and Hillcrest, are in effect, City Manager Molly McGovern told city leaders during a March 12 work session. In November, the City Council approved the initial reading of an ordinance revising some regulations for both cemeteries.

City hospital issues 536 vaccinations in two days

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The hospital “had a fabulous week,” CEO Kristen DeHart told city leaders during a City Council work session March 12. That week, the Excelsior Springs Hospital distributed 536 doses of COVID-19 vaccine “to community members” in two days – 267 doses March 9 and 269 doses March 10, DeHart reported.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Hospital reports no issues while giving 536 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in two days.

Valley Manor Nursing Home reopens

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Following a precautionary setback, Valley Manor Nursing Home reopened to the public Monday, Administrator Doreen Hasenbeck said.

FOR THE FIRST time in a year, family members are able to get together in person with Mary Melvin at Valley Manor Nursing Home. From left are Evelyn Trickel, who is Melvin’s sister; Annette Tracy, Melvin’s daughter; and Melvin.

Disease expert talks about Excelsior Springs COVID case

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

DALLAS – Why a Valley Manor Rehabilitation Center resident – who had COVID-19, recovered and later received two vaccine doses – tested positive again for the virus is up to local officials to resolve, but an infectious disease expert, Dr. Murray Cohen, offered general thoughts on the topic.

While being built, Cornerstone ‘looks like a shopping center’

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – There is a flurry of activity at Cornerstone Elementary as construction crews work to get the new facility open for the 2021-2022 school year, Superintendent Dan Hoehn reported March 8 to district leaders.

ON MONDAY, work continues at Cornerstone Elementary, where walls are up and progress is being made inside. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

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