November 2023

Clay County recently announced they are in the comprehensive planning process and will host a series of open house events for area residents interested in participating in the process. According to a recent press release, the comprehensive plan’s goal is to provide the community with a compelling plan to guide the decision-making for the county’s development process.

Retirement is a milestone that is often the byproduct of decades of hard work. Though a growing number of working professionals have no intention of ever retiring, the vast majority of adults look forward to the day when they can call it a career.

An article published Nov. 24 cited the new license plate recognition camera system (LPR) being utilized by the Excelsior Springs Police Department. The report stated that the new LPRs would cost a total of $554,000. The new LPRs will only cost the police department $54,000. The additional funding for the new readers will also stem from a Violent Crime Prevention Grant totaling $24,000, with the entirety of the grant being provided for the use of the new LPRs within the city.

Discussions continue about the new Milwaukee Park design constructed off Milwaukee Street. As Parks and Recreation staff continue to work diligently, pouring 20 yards of concrete for the walking trail that will curve through a butterfly haven upon completion, Nate Williams, the director, explained discussions are still being had regarding the park equipment design.