January 2025

Heartland Community Foundation invites Carroll and Ray county students to apply for the Mary K. Axtell Trust Scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year.

A Democrat from St. Ann is once again pushing for legislation placing more restrictions on commercial dog breeders, though it faces long odds thanks to resistance from pet stores and large agriculture operations.

Homeowners may think they have to tear down walls or build room extensions to transform their homes with renovation projects. But small projects can yield impressive results, and that’s something homeowners working with limited budgets can keep in mind.

An Orrick man has been released from Ray County Jail after posting bond while facing a felony child abuse charge. On May 13, a warrant was issued for Marcus J.

The popularity of professional and college sports is undeniable. Various metrics, from ticket sales to data on how much is spent on team apparel, underscore that popularity. But there may be no greater measuring stick than television viewership, which tends to rise as the games grow more meaningful. In fact, the National Football League reported that international viewership of the Super Bowl totaled 62.5 million people in 2024. When added to the estimated 123.4 million domestic viewers who tuned in to watch the league’s championship game, it’s evident that watching the big game is a big deal.

Jerry Shellenberger Jr. The Excelsior Standard, Jan.

Delores Bush The Excelsior Standard, Jan. 3, 2025 Delores (Thompson) Bush, 85, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully Dec.

Connie Kelly The Excelsior Standard, Jan. 3, 2025 March 11, 1941-Dec.

As we look forward to 2025, it is important to reflect on our individual and collective aspirations. In an increasingly chaotic world, where negativity often invades our daily conversations and interactions, it is crucial for us to set goals focused on kindness, fostering positive interactions, and maintaining the vitality of our local newspapers.

As the year drew to a close and the clock struck midnight, millions of us found ourselves swept up in the excitement of new beginnings, often in the form of a New Year’s resolution. This tradition, practiced by people around the globe, involves setting personal goals that promise growth and transformation in the coming year.