October 2021

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The U.S. Department of Labor announced the reopening of new student enrollment, including for Excelsior Springs, for in-person instruction and job training at the nation’s Job Corps centers.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – With Halloween roughly a week away, activities are being posted throughout the bi-county area and, for those who like to drive around to look at decorations, there are plenty of houses showing holiday spirit.

RICHMOND – Racist comments targeting his Chinese daughter left a father concerned about the response from Richmond Middle School officials. The incident is the second in two weeks.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Based on a community effort led by volunteer Dianne Mischlich, eight veterans “touched by war” received a Quilts of Valor quilt during a ceremony at the Elks Lodge. “They don’t necessarily have to be in combat because some wounds are invisible. It’s just to let them know we appreciate what they’ve done for us,” Mischlich said.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The school district has found prospects to help address the substitute teacher labor shortage. A career fair drew 35 people – 10 more people than the district had on the substitute list before the event, Deputy Superintendent Jaret Tomlinson told district leaders during the Board of Education’s Oct.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – School district leaders have decided to lease, not own, vehicles. On Oct.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The school district continues to work with Incite Design Studio on plans for district facilities. On Oct.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS– The school district’s dip in enrollment since the school year began is no cause for alarm, Superintendent Travis Hux assured the Board of Education on Oct. 11 at the Support Services Center.

WASHINGTON – Excelsior Springs last week reported an enrollment decrease, which is occurring nationally. U.S.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A full-bodied moonshiner huffs and puffs into the corn liquor jug resting on the crook of his right arm to create a throaty, wolfing sound. A sallow-eyed man, coal dust under his nails, rakes calloused fingers over a zincridged washboard.