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As the general election draws near, the Excelsior Standard has distributed questionnaires to the candidates vying for the United States Representative District Six seat. This initiative aims to offer voters in-depth insight into the views and policies of the candidates.

The Community Bank of Missouri has recently teamed up with the American Bankers Association and financial institutions nationwide to launch a comprehensive initiative aimed at raising awareness about the persistent threat of phishing scams and check fraud. Recent data from the Federal Trade Commission reveals that consumers suffered an estimated $10 billion in losses due to phishing and other fraudulent activities in 2023, representing a substantial 13.6% increase from the previous year. Furthermore, a 2023 report from the Boston Fed indicates that instances of check fraud have nearly doubled since 2021, underscoring the escalating nature of this issue.

The Excelsior Standard, Oct. 11, 2024 With sadness, we share that Nancy Lee Matheys, 78, of Excelsior Springs passed away Sept.

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An Excelsior Springs man has been granted a bond reduction while facing two felony charges. Jacob R.

An ordinance addressing the fiscal year 2025 budget amendment was approved at a recent special city council meeting. “This budget amendment is presented to address the difficulty the city has experienced with personnel recruitment and retention in light of significant changes in compensation in our market,” said Excelsior Springs City Manager Molly Mc- Govern.

As National Fire Prevention Week approaches, the dedicated team at the Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) is diligently preparing to provide valuable fire safety education to the students within the Excelsior Springs School District. National Fire Prevention Week is recognized Oct.

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THIS YEAR’S EXCELSIOR SPRINGS High School homecoming royalty candidates include seniors Madeline Andreasen, Cooper Bishop, Justin Wright, Addison Rubey, Grayson Grove, Ava Morton, Brice Gould and Davarie Chess. The junior candidates are Brody Querry, Keira Romazon, Brighton Hibschle, Evie Selby, Addison Collins and Jameson Bright. Sophomore royalty includes Alec Armstrong, Khloe Lee, Landon Cramer, Anika Mawby, Drake Simonitis and Madison Whitworth. The freshman candidates are Addi Lingle, Lane Collins, Luna Bigham, Tyler Wartner, Emily Hilliard and Lukas Vardy.