February 2021

RICHMOND – By cussing at the elected 911 Dispatch Board, demanding the removal of Director Kim Davis and declaring an overall lack of faith in the board, former Clay County detective Scott Childers, now Ray County’s sheriff, made an impression during his first month in office.

Edith Annabelle (Prudden) Stagner was born on June 21, 1923, in Kidder to Stephen and Nancy Mae (White) Prudden. Edith was the oldest of seven children and was often their caretaker.

Russell “Bill” James Holland, 83, passed away Feb. 3, 2021, at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.

Robert “Bob” Eugene Pierson, 84, of Hamilton passed away on Feb. 1, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Darrell Allen Lee, 68, of Excelsior Springs passed away at his home Feb. 5, 2021.

Anna Belle Rice, (Annie, Ann) 79, of Kansas City passed on to eternal life with the Lord Jan. 28, 2021.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs Housing Authority Board of Directors has a new member. On Feb.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council has approved a joint venture with the Excelsior Springs School District and Excelsior Springs Hospital. The agreement involves using the community center.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – City leaders have secured the law firm, Polsinelli PC, Kansas City, to advise on the Hall of Waters, and approved three other contracts. The Capital Improvements Authority will finance the work, with a $10,000 cap, City Manager Molly McGovern stated in a Jan.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs Police Department will add four new vehicles later this year and Public Works will get a new camera. On Feb.