February 2025

Body The Excelsior Springs City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Navitas to replace and upgrade the community center’s pool air handling system, commonly referred to as the “pool pack.”

Body February is recognized as National Children’s Dental Health Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about the significance of good oral hygiene practices among children and their families.

Body to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. Maybe I’m not as sick of football as I had thought.

Body A local organization’s announcement to host a poverty simulation event in Excelsior Springs sparked controversy before it even took place, with many residents voicing strong opinions both for and against. However, after attending the event on Jan.

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Body Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series spreading awareness about eating disorders and resources available. With National Eating Disorder Awareness Week being observed from Feb.

Body Ross Rea, a dedicated fifth-grade teacher at Lewis Elementary School, has been honored as the Best Teacher in the Town and Country Leader’s 2024 Community Excellence Awards.

Body Both of Orrick’s varsity basketball teams are looking to snap losing skids Friday, when they’re scheduled to host Wellington-Napoleon in I-70 Conference action. The Orrick girls, coached by Jonathan Kinder, nearly snapped their losing streak Tuesday.

Body Cooper Collins remains undefeated entering the boys wrestling postseason. The Excelsior Springs junior finished the regular season 33-0.