February 2023

During the Wood Heights City Council meeting, members heard from Missouri American Water Vice President of Engineering and Business Development Jody Carlson, who oversees operations for the company’s northwest district, which includes Wood Heights.

February is American Heart Month and according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Most adults have at least one risk factor for heart disease. These risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and being overweight. Having multiple risk factors further increases your risk of developing heart disease.

February is National Heart Month, but many also consider it the month of love. As a result, Valentine’s Day has taken over the entire month.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 At 4:18 p.m., Corinne Baker, 46, was arrested for failure to appear. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 At 9:54 a.m., Melissa Lake, 49, was arrested for trespassing, first degree.

The Tigers won’t have to travel far this weekend to pursue their dreams of qualifying for state in boys wrestling. The Tigers are hosting their qualifying tournament, with Class 2 District 4 competition slated for Friday and Saturday at Excelsior Springs High School.

Excelsior Springs senior Vada Burton is returning to Columbia. By placing second in the 130-pound division at the Class 1 District 4 Tournament, held Feb.

Carrie Classon’s, “Blue Yarn: A Memoir,” is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other fine stores. Learn more at CarrieClasson.

Orrick can finally focus on the postseason in boys and girls basketball. The Bearcats finished regular-season play Tuesday night by hosting Concordia for Senior Night.

Like their varsity girls basketball counterparts, the Excelsior Springs varsity boys continue to fight to break a losing skid. The Tigers had dropped four straight and six of their last seven entering Friday night’s road meeting with Grandview.

North American Savings Bank (NASB) is bringing financial literacy education to students and residents in several Missouri counties. Students at Excelsior Springs High School, Lewis Elementary, Missouri City Elementary and the surrounding communities will have free access to Banzai.