July 2022

To the Editor: A significant number of Americans are concerned about our current system of electing those who represent us. Many, if not most, of us deeply believe that changes must happen in order to give us confidence that we can support candidates whose views and goals reflect our own.

Excelsior Springs native and entrepreneur Serena Kotalik is continuing a family tradition. Watching her parent open their own business inspired Kotalik to one day work for herself.

School leaders will take new roles within the district, beginning with the 2022-23 school year. Dr.

Enrollment at the end of May was slightly higher for the Excelsior Springs School District than May 2021, Superintendent Travis Hux reported when the Board of Education convened June 27 at the Support Services Center.

CHRISTEN EVERETT was selected July 9 to run through the aisles of Price Chopper and grab as many groceries as possible.

Excelsior Springs has dissolved its Vintage Plaza II tax increment financing (TIF) plan. As recommended by Melinda Mehaffy, city economic development director, the City Council approved the closure June 21 at the Hall of Waters.

It’s appearing Missouri voters will get to decide in November whether it’s time to legalize recreational marijuana.

Eight days of rafting down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon with my daughter promised to be an exceptional experience.

Excelsior Springs is examining how it should dispose of lime from its water treatment plant. Per approval by the City Council June 21 at the Hall of Waters, the city has hired Lamp Rynearson to conduct a best professional judgment (BPJ) analysis regarding the issue.