April 2023

A historic time for Clay County Sheriff’s office was marked with in 2022. The office – which celebrated 200 years of service within the Clay County region in 2022 – is the largest law enforcement agency in the Northland area.

After two weeks of varsity boys tennis, Excelsior Springs has more dual wins than losses. The local netters were 3-2 entering Monday’s home dual with Fort Osage of Independence – one of three duals slated for this week, along with Wednesday’s Excelsior Springs Tournament.

to return to the football field. Webb, a 2016 graduate who went on to play at Missouri Western State University in St.

Last week, the Tigers scored more goals in two games of varsity girls soccer than they had in their first four games combined. They had only one victory, however, to show for all that scoring.

The Excelsior Springs varsity boys golf team nearly brought home a second-place finish from last week’s Cameron Tournament. Led by an 82 from junior Jacob Schmidt, the Tigers shot a combined 469 at the April 5 competition, held at the Cameron Veterans Memorial Golf Course.

On April 2, Excelsior Springs boys wrestling coach Cody Beck recognized the hard work his Tigers had put in this season. That afternoon at the high school, the team held its end-of-season banquet.

Shops, boutiques and galleries in downtown Excelsior Springs opened their doors for the annual Spring Open House. Each participating business handed out an Easter egg with every purchase, each containing a sweet surprise.

Jobs Corps is the largest residential career training program nationwide, operating for over 50 years. Jobs Corps has helped eligible people aged 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train for future careers, and seek employment since 1964.

In the April 7, 2023, edition, Gary Renne’s name was misspelled. It also was stated that Stephen Spear would be the next mayor.

The Clay County Sheriff’s office has one mission statement — to accept change, create value and inspire others while bringing communities together with integrity and transparency. The department has made progress in promoting a positive connection with residents through their community outreach programs.