November 2021

Sherri Dawn Clymore

2 years ago By News Staff

Sherri Dawn Clymore, 46, Rayville, MO., passed away November 27, 2021 at 3:22pm. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 10-11am with service following at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, MO. Burial Elmira Cemetery, Elmira, MO.

Sherri was born September 3, 1975 to Elmer Wayne and Rita Kay (St. John) Goligoski in Excelsior Springs, MO. a beloved daughter who gave them sunshine and love. She loved to help those in need and often opened her own home to them.

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LaDonna Way

2 years ago By News Staff

LaDonna Way, 74, of Excelsior Springs, MO passed away Nov. 12, 2021, at Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehab.

Visitation was held from 5-6:30 p.m., on Nov. 17, 2021, at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Excelsior Springs. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Excelsior Springs.

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James C. Johnson

2 years ago By News Staff

James C. Johnson, 82, of Lawson, MO passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at North Care Hospice House.

He was born on Sept. 20, 1939, in Kansas City, MO to Filo and Mary Johnson. He worked for TWA for 40 plus years.

He is survived by his son, Jamie (Terry) Johnson; daughter, Jewel (John) Bailey; granddaughters, April Richardson and Elizabeth Davis all of Lawson; and grandson, J.C. Bailey of Pennsylvania.

He was blessed with eight great-grandchildren, Landon and Levi Benson, Annabel, Addison and Lane Richardson, Aidan, Allie and Abel Davis, all of Lawson.

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Missouri continues as population center for nation

2 years ago By News Staff

WASHINGTON – Missouri remains the U.S. population center.

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BOE hits ‘home run’ with bond sale

2 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The school district is about to hit what Joe Kinder calls “a home run,” speaking financially. Kinder is managing director with Stifel, Nicolaus and Co.

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District passes incentive plan for bus drivers

2 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The school board approved an incentive Nov. 8 at the Support Services Center to address a bus driver shortage.

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Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic in new location

2 years ago By Tara Altis

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS– Dr. Pete Rucker recently held an open house for the new Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic, 1740 W.

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Council approves 2022 course fees

2 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Next year’s rates are set for the golf course. On Nov.

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One bill for infrastructure, one bill for people

2 years ago By News Staff

The smaller of the two “infrastructure” bills before Congress earlier this month has become law and that is a good thing for spurring the economy. The larger of the two spending bills has not passed, has been misidentified and faces an uphill Senate battle.

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Excelsior Springs, Richmond hosting holiday festivities

2 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Holiday events have returned to Excelsior Springs and Richmond as the pandemic is getting under control. RICHMOND A classic Richmond holiday event, the Christmas Extravaganza and Parade, will go through downtown and include his holiday highness, Santa.

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